Santa Barbara oil pipeline

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Last mentioned: Mar 14, 2026

Timeline

  1. California Response

    Governor and AG vow to block the order in federal court.

  2. Executive Order

    Trump orders the immediate restart of the pipeline citing the Iran crisis.

  3. Regulatory Gridlock

    Plains All American and subsequent owners face multiple EIR delays and permit denials.

  4. Refugio Oil Spill

    Line 901 ruptures, spilling 142,000 gallons of crude and forcing a total shutdown.

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Trump Orders Santa Barbara Pipeline Restart Amid Iran Crisis; California Sues

President Trump has issued an executive order to restart the long-dormant Santa Barbara oil pipeline, citing national security concerns stemming from a crisis in Iran. California officials have immediately vowed to block the move, setting up a high-stakes legal battle over state versus federal authority in energy infrastructure.

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