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Federal Court Clears Path for Vital Oil Pipeline Restart
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Federal Court Clears Path for Vital Oil Pipeline Restart

Hollis Greene 2 hours ago

A federal court has definitively ruled against state and local attempts to block the Santa Ynez Pipeline, marking a decisive victory for Sable Offshore Corporation and...

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Editorial

Federal Court Clears Path for Sable Offshore Pipeline

Donovan Blake 2 hours ago

In a decisive victory for domestic energy infrastructure, a federal court has issued a ruling supporting Sable Offshore Corporation’s efforts to restart the Santa Ynez Pipeline....

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Top Coastal Reports

Gas Prices Surge: National Average Hits $4.10 Amid Oil Volatility

evan Park 2 hours ago

Gasoline prices across the United States have reached a critical juncture in mid-August, with the national average climbing to $4.10 per gallon. This shift comes as...

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