politics
March 15, 2026
U.S. Energy Secretary Directs Texas Oil Company to Restore Operations Off California
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright directed a Texas-based oil and gas company Friday to restore operations in waters off Southern California that were damaged by a 2015 oil spill, invoking the Defense Production Act.
TL;DR
- U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright invoked the Defense Production Act to order Sable Offshore Corp. to restore operations in waters off Southern California affected by a 2015 oil spill.
- The directive aims to address supply disruption risks and enhance national energy security by restoring the Santa Ynez unit and associated pipelines.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the order, calling it an illegal attempt to restart operations that face criminal charges and court prohibitions.
- California plans to challenge the order in court, emphasizing its regulatory authority and commitment to protecting coastal communities and the environment.
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