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Coverage dated September 17, 2026 to September 18, 2026

Sable Seeks Permission for Pipeline Excavation to Check for Anomalies

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Sable Offshore Corp. is requesting permission from Santa Barbara County to do excavation work in the coastal zone to inspect its oil pipeline. In a letter dated Sept. 8, Sable’s attorney asked the county for approval to do exploratory digs to check for issues at seven points along a segment of its S…

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  1. The Santa Barbara Independent

    Sable Offshore Digging Up 12 Spots of Pipeline for Corrosion (opens The Santa Barbara Independent)

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    The Santa Barbara Independent's feed description

    Sable seeks Santa Barbara County clearance after “smart pigs” indicate Houston-based oil company may need to repair pipeline only six months after restarting production.

  2. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Sable Offshore digs into 12 pipeline locations after inspections flag potential corrosion (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    SANTA BARBARA, Calif.—The company calls them “validation digs” to determine whether potential corrosion identified during inspections requires repairs. Environmental advocates are questioning the permitting for the work.

  3. Nooz Hawk

    Sable Seeks Permission for Pipeline Excavation to Check for Anomalies (opens Nooz Hawk)

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    Nooz Hawk's feed description

    Sable Offshore Corp. is requesting permission from Santa Barbara County to do excavation work in the coastal zone to inspect its oil pipeline. In a letter dated Sept. 8, Sable’s attorney asked the county for approval to do exploratory digs to check for issues at seven points along a segment of its S…

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