California judge allows offshore oil pipeline to remain operating despite state opposition

A federal judge ruled that an offshore oil pipeline off Santa Barbara can continue operating after Trump ordered its reopening for energy security, overriding California regulators and environmental groups seeking to shut it down.

First covered Aug 20, 2026 · 1:13 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

California judge allows offshore oil pipeline to remain operating despite state opposition — Image via theguardian.com

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37d Guardian Environment Controversial California oil pipeline can continue to operate, judge rules — State sought to stop system off coast of Santa Barbara from resuming operations after Trump ordered its reopening A controversial oil pipeline can continue to…

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congress.gov R43767 (congress.gov)

energy.gov Secretary Wright Directs Sable Offshore to Restore the Santa Ynez Unit and Pipeline

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biologicaldiversity.org Judge: Sable in Noncompliance With Preliminary Injunction Blocking Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline Restart - Center for Biological Diversity

pressreader.com California lawmakers vow to thwart new offshore oil drilling

Appeared in: 2026-08-20 (#2) · 2026-08-21 (#2)

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