Sable Offshore announced the official start of oil sales on March 29, 2026, at the Santa Ynez Unit, marking the beginning of the reactivation of its energy infrastructure. Crude oil flows through the Santa Ynez pipeline system from Las Flores Canyon to Pentland Station, exceeding 50,000 barrels per day.
Operational Development and Production Expansion
For its part, the Harmony Platform maintains production of approximately 22,000 gross barrels of oil per day, serving as the foundation of current supply while the company advances in reactivating other facilities.
In parallel, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement of the U.S. Department of the Interior completed the inspection prior to the restart of the Heritage Platform. Following this approval, Sable expects to increase total production to more than 30,000 barrels per day.
Additionally, the company anticipates that the Hondo Platform will begin operations toward the end of the second quarter of 2026, with estimated production of more than 10,000 additional barrels per day.
Commercial Agreement with Chevron
Regarding the destination of the crude oil, Sable confirmed the sale of oil to Chevron through the Santa Ynez pipeline system. This agreement reinforces the integration of production with the U.S. domestic market.
The company’s CEO, Jim Flores, emphasized that the supply is carried out entirely within the country, from extraction to final consumption.
Boost to Energy Production in the United States
Finally, this advancement reflects a strategy focused on domestic oil production, the use of existing infrastructure, and the strengthening of internal supply.
Sable Offshore thus continues to consolidate its presence in the California offshore sector with an operational and regulatory approach aligned with the demands of the energy market.
Source: Sable Offshore