Case Against BOEM Challenging Sable Restart Thrown Out

California Sues to Block Federal Order Restarting Sable Pipeline

California has filed suit to block a federal order directing Sable Offshore Corp. to restart the oil pipeline system serving the offshore Santa Ynez Unit.

California Brings Multiple Legal Challenges to Block Sable Pipeline Restart

California launched a legal effort to stop Sable Offshore Corp.’s restart of the Las Flores Pipeline System serving the offshore Santa Ynez Unit.

Trump Administration Directs Sable to Restart Santa Ynez Unit Pipeline, Citing National Security

The Trump administration directed Sable Offshore Corp. on March 13, 2026 to restart the oil pipeline servicing the Santa Ynez Unit.

DOJ Says Defense Production Act Order Could Override State Barriers to Oil Production and Pipeline Operation

Timeline: Sable Offshore and the Las Flores Pipeline System

Updates on legal and regulatory developments.

Court Upholds Injunction Blocking Restart of Sable Offshore Pipeline

On February 27, 2026, Santa Barbara County Judge Donna Geck intends to uphold a preliminary injunction that blocks Sable’s restart of the Las Flores Pipeline system.

Feds Subpoenaed Sable over Inside Information, Records Show

Sable Offshore Corp. received subpoenas in December 2025 from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

California Sues Trump Administration over Sable Pipeline Approval

California is suing the federal government for taking regulatory authority over Sable Offshore Corp.’s Las Flores Pipeline System.

Court Rejects Emergency Appeal to Stop Pipeline Restart

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected an attempt to stay the approval of Sable Offshore Corp.’s pipeline restart plan.

Feds Grant Sable “Emergency” Waiver for Pipeline Restart, Environmental Groups Sue

The Trump administration approved Sable Offshore Corp.’s request for an “emergency” waiver from federal safety regulations over the restart of the Las Flores Pipeline System.

Federal Regulator Approves Sable Pipeline Restart Plans

The federal regulator approved Sable Offshore Corp.’s Las Flores Pipeline System, a critical step in restarting oil production in the Santa Ynez Unit.

Federal Regulators to Oversee Pipeline Critical to Sable’s Restart of Offshore Oil Production

The federal government is taking regulatory authority over Sable Offshore Corp.’s Las Flores Pipeline System, which connects the Santa Ynez Unit to the Pentland Station terminal in Kern County.

Santa Barbara County Denies Sable Permit Transfers

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted to deny the transfer of operating permits for offshore facilities from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore Corp.

Sable Requests Transfer of Las Flores Pipeline Oversight from State Fire Marshall to Federal Regulator

Sable Offshore Corp.

Santa Barbara Denies Permit Transfer to Sable in Preliminary Vote

The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted to deny the transfer of operating permits from ExxonMobil to Sable Offshore Corp.

State Fire Marshall Delays Approval of Sable Restart Plan

The state regulatory agency informed Sable Offshore Corp. that it had not met all requirements to restart oil production.

Judge Denies Sable’s Request to Stop Commission Pipeline Orders

Sable Seeks $347 Million from State; Requests Declaratory Judgement on New Oil Law

California Sues Sable for Alleged Illegal Waste Discharges into Pacific

Sable Requests to Use Offshore Storage Vessel and Tankers to Ship Oil

Santa Barbara District Attorney Files Criminal Charges Against Sable

Court Denies Sable Request for Immediate Permit Transfer; Orders Public Hearing

Class Action Securities Fraud Filed against Sable for Restart Claim

Federal Court Allows Environmental Groups to Intervene in Sable Case