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Sable Offshore Resumes Oil Production Amid Controversy

5/21/2025

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Sable Offshore Corp. has reignited oil production at the Santa Ynez Unit, marking a significant comeback nearly a decade after the Refugio oil spill. With six wells now pumping 6,000 barrels daily, the company faces environmental scrutiny and legal battles. Ambitiously, Sable aims to restart more wells by August and targets oil sales by July 2025.

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Story summary

Sable Offshore Corp. has reignited oil production at the Santa Ynez Unit, marking a significant comeback nearly a decade after the Refugio oil spill. With six wells now pumping 6,000 barrels daily, the company faces environmental scrutiny and legal battles. Ambitiously, Sable aims to restart more wells by August and targets oil sales by July 2025.