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Sable Offshore Oil Pipeline in Gaviota State Park

In dispute · California · Last reported Mar 2026

Source: News Channel 3-12

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The project involves the use of a four-mile segment of oil pipeline inside Gaviota State Park to transport crude oil. The pipeline segment, known as Line 325a, is part of the Santa Ynez Unit oil production infrastructure. The pipeline's easement expired in 2016, and Sable Offshore is currently using the pipeline without a valid easement, leading to a civil lawsuit by the California Department of P

Status
Prospective
Sector
Oil and Gas
Location
Santa Barbara County, California, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
News Channel 3-12

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The project “Sable Offshore Oil Pipeline in Gaviota State Park” is an infrastructure initiative in the Oil and Gas sector, located in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from News Channel 3-12.

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The project involves the use of a four-mile segment of oil pipeline inside Gaviota State Park to transport crude oil. The pipeline segment, known as Line 325a, is part of the Santa Ynez Unit oil production infrastructure. The pipeline's easement expired in 2016, and Sable Offshore is currently using the pipeline without a valid easement, leading to a civil lawsuit by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The project includes pipeline safety checks, repairs, and the transportation of oil through onshore pipelines to Kern County for market sale, with first sales expected on April 1, 2026.

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United States of America (USA)

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California

City

Santa Barbara County

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Oil and Gas

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2026-03-22

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