California has become heavily reliant on foreign oil, not because our overall use of petroleum disappeared, but because state policy made producing and processing local crude progressively harder and more expensive. The data tell the story: in 1985, 61.8% of … Continue reading
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California’s climate agenda continues to steam ahead, in particular SB 253, SB 261, and the new CARB climate‑transparency rules. On February 26, 2026, CARB approved regulations to implement the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253) and the Climate-Related Financial … Continue reading
The Department of Energy has just issued a major order under the Defense Production Act directing Sable Offshore Corp. to prioritize use of its Santa Ynez Pipeline System to move offshore California crude to in‑state refineries, citing the ongoing national … Continue reading
Valero’s 170,000 barrel-per-day Benicia refinery, representing ~10% of California’s gasoline, will phase out production by April 2026, creating severe local job insecurity for 400+ workers and threatening $11 million annual tax revenue for the City of Benicia. The closure stems … Continue reading
Southern California Gas Co. on Dec. 18 issued a “SoCalGas Advisory,” asking customers to reduce use of natural gas to lower the risk of gas and electricity shortages during a cold snap. It lifted the advisory two days later. “Working … Continue reading
California and New Mexico have asked a federal court to allow them to join a lawsuit over a final rule issued by the Interior Department that reduces venting and flaring from oil and gas operations on public and tribal lands. … Continue reading