Fine to be Reduced to $15 Million if Sable Applies for Permits
The California Coastal Commission voted on Thursday, April 10, to impose a significant financial penalty on Sable Offshore. The oil company faces a fine exceeding $18 million, a substantial increase from the nearly $15 million originally suggested by commission staff.
This decision followed exhaustive deliberations that lasted nearly five hours, encompassing an enforcement report and a public comment period.
The commission also unanimously approved another cease-and-desist order targeting Sable Offshore for allegedly conducting unpermitted construction activities related to oil pipeline work along the Gaviota Coast. Additionally, an environmental restoration order was issued to mitigate any damages caused by these activities…