Santa Barbara Oil Pipeline Reopening
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Source: Hindustan Times
The Santa Barbara crude oil pipeline in California, which was shut down in 2015 due to a major oil spill caused by pipeline rupture, was restarted in March 2026 by the Trump administration using emergency powers under the Defense Production Act. The pipeline is owned by Sable Offshore, a Texas-based energy company. The reopening aims to increase U.S. oil production and reduce oil imports amid nati
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Aerospace & Defense, Oil and Gas
- Location
- Santa Barbara, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Hindustan Times
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Description | The Santa Barbara crude oil pipeline in California, which was shut down in 2015 due to a major oil spill caused by pipeline rupture, was restarted in March 2026 by the Trump administration using emergency powers under the Defense Production Act. The pipeline is owned by Sable Offshore, a Texas-based energy company. The reopening aims to increase U.S. oil production and reduce oil imports amid national security concerns. The pipeline now produces about 43,000 barrels of oil per day, increasing California's in-state oil production by about 20%. The decision has faced opposition from local residents, environmental groups, and California officials, with ongoing lawsuits and safety concerns about pipeline corrosion. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Santa Barbara |
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Source | Hindustan Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Aerospace & Defense, Oil and Gas |
Article published date | 2026-07-17 |
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