Resource: Pipeline Capacity Prioritization and Allocation Order

By: Chris Wright

March 13, 2026

politico.com

This order was issued by the Department of Energy under the Defense Production Act to prioritize and allocate pipeline transportation services for oil and gas production from the Santa Ynez Unit through the Santa Ynez Pipeline System. The order aims to address perceived energy vulnerabilities and supply shortages on the West Coast by ensuring that production from a significant domestic offshore energy resource reaches market through prioritized pipeline access.

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