U.S. Reduces Energy Export Dependence via Strait of Hormuz, Pushing for Restart of California Oil Pipeline

Odaily News U.S. Energy Secretary Wright took action on Friday to counter two major "adversaries" of the Trump administration: oil supply disruptions caused by the Iran war and California Governor Gavin Newsom. Wright issued an order clearing the way for a company operating near the California coast to restart an oil pipeline that had been shut down by state officials since 2015. The Department of Energy characterized this move as a way to reduce dependence on oil imports passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The Department of Energy wrote in its announcement: "Today, over 60% of the oil used by California refineries comes from overseas, with a significant portion transported via the Strait of Hormuz—posing a serious national security threat." Wright stated in a declaration that this action will "strengthen U.S. oil supply and restore a pipeline system critical to our national security and defense, ensuring that military facilities on the West Coast have reliable energy crucial to combat readiness." (Jin10)