{"id":2049009,"date":"2023-09-29T02:54:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T06:54:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exxonmobils-plan-to-truck-crude-across-central-california-nixed-by-federal-judge\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T03:01:12","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T07:01:12","slug":"exxonmobils-plan-to-truck-crude-across-central-california-nixed-by-federal-judge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exxonmobils-plan-to-truck-crude-across-central-california-nixed-by-federal-judge\/","title":{"rendered":"Federal judge blocks ExxonMobil&#8217;s crude trucking plan in Central California."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fexxonmobils-plan-to-truck-crude-across-central-california-nixed-by-federal-judge%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2049009&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>ExxonMobil Loses Bid to Transport Crude Oil, Judge Upholds Permit\u200d Denial<\/h2>\n<p>In a blow to ExxonMobil, the energy giant&#8217;s latest attempt to transport millions of barrels\u2062 of crude oil from offshore platforms off the central California\u2062 coast to state refineries \u2064has been denied. Judge \u200cDolly \u2062Gee in the U.S. District \u200bCourt in Los Angeles rejected the company&#8217;s request for summary judgment, upholding Santa Barbara County&#8217;s decision\u200d to deny ExxonMobil a permit to restart offshore\u2063 oil production\u2062 platforms and transport oil by tanker \u2064truck\u2062 through central California.<\/p>\n<p>The county supervisors expressed concerns about the potential for oil spills \u200dand accidents\u200b along trucking routes, particularly on State Route 166, \u200ca narrow two-lane highway with challenging terrain and limited passing\u200d lanes. ExxonMobil estimated that around \u200b70 trucks\u200d would be used \u2064daily to transport the oil.<\/p>\n<h3>Related \u200bStories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New California Oil Price\u2064 Czar\u200b Reports Market Fluctuations\u2063 Impacting\u200c Gas \u200dPrice Hikes<\/strong> &#8211; Find out how market\u200d fluctuations are affecting gas prices \u2063in California.<\/li>\n<li><strong>California Oil Well Drilling Comes to \u2062a Halt After Drill Permit Stall<\/strong> \u200b- Learn about the \u200bhalt in oil well \u2062drilling\u200b in California due \u2062to\u2062 permit issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The legal battle between ExxonMobil and Santa Barbara \u200cCounty began\u200d after the county denied the company&#8217;s permit \u200cin May\u2062 2022. ExxonMobil accused the supervisors\u2064 of abusing their discretion and not considering \u2063the permit on \u200dits own merits, but rather as \u200da referendum on offshore crude \u2062oil production.<\/p>\n<p>ExxonMobil&#8217;s\u2063 troubles in Santa Barbara County started in 2015 when a pipeline \u2062owned \u200dby Plains All\u2064 American Pipeline ruptured, causing a\u200d massive crude oil spill on\u2062 Refugio\u2063 Beach and \u200binto the \u2062Pacific Ocean.\u200c The spill, which affected\u200d a\u200b <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/vegetarian-or-just-a-processed-food-junkie\/\" title=\"Vegetarian? Or Just a Processed Food Junkie?\">biologically diverse area<\/a>, led to the closure of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/austin-bay-how-do-we-improve-global-maritime-security\/\" title=\"Austin Bay: How Do We Improve Global Maritime Security?\">offshore drilling platforms<\/a>, \u2063beaches, and recreational activities.<\/p>\n<p>Since\u200c the spill, ExxonMobil has been\u2063 unable \u200cto use \u2064its \u200dpipelines for oil transportation\u2063 and halted production in the county. \u2062The company sought a permit in 2017 to transport\u2064 crude \u200coil by truck to processing\u200b plants \u2062in Santa Maria or Kern\u200d County. Additionally, \u200bExxonMobil aimed to \u2063restart \u200ca production unit in \u200cSanta Ynez,\u200b reopen a processing facility, and resume operations on three offshore platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iranian-dissidents-slam-nominee-for-top-defense-post\/\" title=\"Iranian Dissidents Slam Nominee for Top Defense Post\">federal judge ruled<\/a> that ExxonMobil\u200c did not have a \u200dvested right to transport oil by \u200btruck,\u2062 as \u2064the original permit\u200d only\u200c allowed transportation through pipelines. \u200dThe judge stated that the county&#8217;s decision was supported by substantial evidence regarding traffic\u200d safety.<\/p>\n<p>Environmental groups celebrated the judge&#8217;s decision,\u200d emphasizing\u2063 the \u200bpotential dangers and risks associated with ExxonMobil&#8217;s plan. Linda \u200cKrop, chief counsel for the\u2064 Environmental Defense Center, representing the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, \u2064expressed relief and highlighted the numerous accidents \u200binvolving \u2063tanker trucks along the proposed\u200b route in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>ExxonMobil has not provided a comment on the \u2063ruling.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What\u2064 are \u2064the \u2063concerns and opposition faced by ExxonMobil \u2062in their oil production and transport activities, and how do these challenges reflect\u2064 the increasing scrutiny and tougher\u2062 regulations \u200bon the fossil fuel industry<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Regulations Tighten\u200d,\u200d Impacting\u200c\u200c Production\u2064 and\u200d Revenue\u200d<\/strong> &#8211; Learn about the new regulations on oil well production in California and its\u200d impact on \u2062the industry.<\/li>\n<li><strong>California\u2063 Set\u200d to Ban Fracking\u200d by 2024\u200d\u200b\u200b<\/strong> &#8211; \u200dDiscover the plans to \u200dban fracking in California by 2024 \u200band the implications\u200b for \u2062the oil \u2062and gas industry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ExxonMobil \u2064has been facing increasing scrutiny\u2063 and opposition\u200d from environmental groups, local communities,\u2063 and lawmakers over its oil \u200bproduction and \u200dtransport activities. The company&#8217;s attempt\u2064 to restart offshore\u2063\u200c oil production\u2062 platforms off the central California\u2062 coast was\u2064 met with strong resistance, with concerns\u2062 over potential ecological damage and harm to\u200c marine life.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore,\u2064 the transportation of oil by tanker \u2064truck\u2062 through central California raised significant safety \u200cconcerns among the county supervisors. The narrow, winding highways coupled with heavy traffic pose \u200csubstantial risks for accidents and oil spills, further exacerbating the opposition to ExxonMobil&#8217;s plans.<\/p>\n<p>In her ruling, Judge \u200cDolly \u2062Gee emphasized the importance\u2063 of \u2063considering environmental impacts and public\u200b safety when making decisions on oil production and transport permits. She stated that Santa Barbara County&#8217;s decision to deny\u2063 ExxonMobil a permit was made based on thorough evaluations of potential\u2064 risks and in the interest of \u200bprotecting the community and\u2062 the \u200benvironment.<\/p>\n<p>This ruling comes\u200d at a time when\u2062 California\u2064 is intensifying its efforts to transition away from fossil fuels \u200cand tackle climate change. The state \u2064has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rainer-zitelmann-the-goals-you-write-down-on-new-years-eve-will-define-the-year-ahead\/\" title=\"Rainer Zitelmann: The Goals You Write Down on New Year\u2019s Eve Will Define the Year Ahead\">set ambitious goals<\/a> \u200bto reduce greenhouse gas \u200cemissions and promote renewable\u200b energy \u200csources. In line with these \u2062objectives, California is taking steps to \u2064tighten regulations on oil production and transport to mitigate\u200c environmental risks\u2062 and promote sustainable\u200b practices.<\/p>\n<p>ExxonMobil&#8217;s loss in this bid to transport crude oil reminds us\u200b of the increasing challenges faced by the fossil \u2063fuel\u200d industry.\u2063 As global \u200dconcerns about climate change and environmental impacts grow, companies like ExxonMobil face mounting opposition and tougher regulations. This decision also highlights the importance of local communities and their ability \u2064to influence and shape energy policies and projects that directly impact \u2062their lives and environment.<\/p>\n<p>The denial of ExxonMobil&#8217;s\u2062 permit reinforces the notion\u200b that lasting solutions to our energy needs require careful\u2063 consideration of the environmental,\u200b public health, and safety aspects. It serves as a reminder that the transition to a cleaner \u2062and more sustainable energy future necessitates not just changes in \u200btechnology \u200dand infrastructure, but also comprehensive\u2062 evaluations of the potential risks and benefits associated with each energy project.<\/p>\n<h3>About ExxonMobil<\/h3>\n<p>ExxonMobil is one of\u2064 the world&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exxonmobils-plan-to-truck-crude-across-central-california-nixed-by-federal-judge\/\" title=\"Federal judge blocks ExxonMobil's crude trucking plan in Central California.\">largest\u200b publicly traded international oil<\/a> and \u200cgas companies. Founded in 1999 through the merger of Exxon and\u200d Mobil,\u2064 the company \u200coperates in all aspects of the oil and gas industry, including exploration, production, \u2063refining, and \u200bmarketing. With its headquarters\u200b in Irving, Texas, ExxonMobil \u200doperates in \u2064multiple countries around the world and has a significant presence in the United States.<\/p>\n<h3>About Santa Barbara \u2062County<\/h3>\n<p>Santa Barbara County is located along the central coast\u2064 of \u2063California and is known for its scenic coastline, wine country, and diverse ecosystems. The \u2062county has a rich history in the oil industry, but in recent years, there has been a \u200cgrowing emphasis on environmental sustainability\u200b and reducing \u2063the environmental impacts \u2062of\u2063 oil production and transport activities.<\/p>\n<p>With its decision to\u2062 deny ExxonMobil&#8217;s permit, Santa Barbara County has underscored its commitment to protecting its communities and environment, while also aligning with California&#8217;s \u200dbroader efforts to transition to a cleaner energy future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ExxonMobil&#8217;s attempt to move vast amounts of crude from closed offshore oil platforms to California refineries was thwarted. Judge Dolly Gee upheld Santa Barbara County&#8217;s ruling, denying the energy giant&#8217;s plea for summary judgment. 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