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flag Sable Offshore Corp. fined $18 million for unauthorized pipeline repairs leading to a 2015 oil spill near Santa Barbara.

flag Sable Offshore Corp. has been fined a record $18 million by the California Coastal Commission for unauthorized work on a corroded pipeline near Santa Barbara, which caused a major oil spill in 2015. flag The commission ordered Sable to stop work and restore the damaged areas. flag Environmental groups, including the Surfrider Foundation, oppose the project. flag Sable argues it has the right to repair the pipeline under its original permit. flag The fine could be reduced to $15 million if Sable complies with state orders.

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