Trump Administration Directs Sable to Restart Santa Ynez Unit Pipeline, Citing National Security

The Trump administration directed Sable Offshore Corp. on March 13, 2026 to restart the oil pipeline system serving the Santa Ynez Unit offshore oil field, citing national security concerns and the need to strengthen domestic energy supply on the West Coast.

Under the directive, Sable began transporting oil from the Santa Ynez Unit through the Las Flores…