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Trump Admin Reopens Sable Pipeline, Ignoring California Rulings Amid Protests

6/6/2026

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Trump Restarts Pipeline

President Donald Trump’s administration invoked the Defense Production Act to restart Sable Offshore’s pipeline, overriding California safety rulings.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Department of Energy is in dialogue to create a strategic petroleum reserve in California.
Local groups and Assemblymember Gregg Hart protested, labeling price-relief promises a lie and warning spills.
Linda Krop said an injunction blocks Sable, with Salud Carbajal’s office calling the event federal overreach.

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Trump warns

Trump administration officials warned that California’s reliance on foreign oil threatens national security, noting 60 % of its fuel is imported.
The Department of Energy, represented by Energy Secretary Chris Wright, is actively discussing establishing a strategic petroleum reserve in California.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum praised President Donald Trump’s energy policies for enhancing security and affordability.
Governor Gavin Newsom was blamed for creating an energy desert and raising Californians’ fuel costs.

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Sable Proposes SPR

Sable Offshore Corp. filed a June 2 proposal for a 370,000-barrel West Coast Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with a 30 million-barrel second phase.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is exploring a Strategic Petroleum Reserve in California, with the Department of Energy in dialogue.
Governor Gavin Newsom is expected to oppose the plan, citing Sable’s court-order defiance.
Analysts warn California refining capacity could curb the reserve’s usefulness for West Coast military bases.

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Trump Restarts Pipeline

President Donald Trump’s administration invoked the Defense Production Act to restart Sable Offshore’s pipeline, overriding California safety rulings.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Department of Energy is in dialogue to create a strategic petroleum reserve in California.
Local groups and Assemblymember Gregg Hart protested, labeling price-relief promises a lie and warning spills.
Linda Krop said an injunction blocks Sable, with Salud Carbajal’s office calling the event federal overreach.

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