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California's Santa Ynez Unit Resumes Oil Production After Spill

7/26/2025

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After nearly ten years of silence, California's Santa Ynez Unit has come back to life, reigniting oil production following a significant spill in 2015. Sable Offshore Corp kicked off operations in May, pumping out 6,000 barrels daily from six wells. With a treasure trove of 190 million recoverable barrels, all three platforms are set to be operational by late 2025.

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Story summary

After nearly ten years of silence, California's Santa Ynez Unit has come back to life, reigniting oil production following a significant spill in 2015. Sable Offshore Corp kicked off operations in May, pumping out 6,000 barrels daily from six wells. With a treasure trove of 190 million recoverable barrels, all three platforms are set to be operational by late 2025.