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Trump orders restart of California offshore oil project amid Iran war
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The Trump administration has instructed Sable Offshore to resume operations at the Santa Ynez Unit and Santa Ynez Pipeline System off the coast of California, citing supply risks from Iran’s Strait of Hormuz closure. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the order on Friday under President Trump’s March 13 executive order, expanding Defense Production Act …