Trump Orders Sable Offshore to Restart Santa Ynez Oil
March 14, 2026·21 days ago·via CNBC

President Trump signs an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act, directing Energy Secretary Chris Wright to greenlight Sable Offshore's restart of the Santa Ynez Unit and pipeline off California's coast. This bold move overrides California bureaucrats like Gov. Newsom and AG Bonta, who have blocked production since the 2015 spill using endless red tape and lawsuits. Sable stands ready to pump 45,000-60,000 barrels daily, bolstering U.S. Read more about this...