Sable Offshore Corp. (NYSE: SOC) updates Santa Ynez production plan options

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Sable Offshore Corp. reported that on October 9, 2025 it submitted an updated Development and Production Plan for the Santa Ynez Unit to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management. The plan continues to allow use of an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel to process oil offshore and load it into shuttle tankers for sale to refineries outside California, as an alternative to using the onshore Las Flores Pipeline System. The company states it is working with the State of California to resume transportation through the Las Flores pipeline under a Federal Consent Decree, but notes that continued delays in restart approvals would cause it to fully pivot to an accelerated offshore vessel strategy.

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Sable outlines a fallback offshore oil export route if pipeline restart approvals continue to lag.

Sable Offshore Corp. highlights two pathways for moving crude from the Santa Ynez Unit: restoring the onshore Las Flores Pipeline System under a Federal Consent Decree, or relying more heavily on an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel with shuttle tankers. The updated plan submitted to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management confirms that the offshore vessel option is already contemplated in the approved development plan.

The company indicates it is working with the State of California on safely resuming pipeline operations, but explicitly warns that further delays in approving restart plans would cause a full pivot to an “accelerated” offshore vessel strategy. That language underscores regulatory timing as a key operational variable, though no production volumes, costs, or financial impacts are quantified in this disclosure.

Given the lack of specific metrics, this update primarily informs investors about transportation flexibility and regulatory dependencies rather than providing new financial guidance. Future company filings or public announcements would be needed to detail any concrete changes in production levels, capital spending, or operating costs associated with a shift toward offshore processing and shuttle tanker deliveries.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 9, 2025

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Sable Offshore Corp.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			001-40111 (Commission File Number)			85-3514078 (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
845 Texas Avenue, Suite 2920
Houston, TX						Houston, TX 77002
(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip code)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.

On October 9, 2025, Sable Offshore Corp. (the “Company”) updated its Development and Production Plan for the Santa Ynez Unit (“DPP”) through submission to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (“BOEM”).

In its updated submission to BOEM, Sable included information regarding execution of activities described in the approved DPP as well as additional operating information consistent with the long production history of the Santa Ynez Unit utilizing offshore processing, storage and offloading crude oil described and reserved in the approved DPP.

Sable’s existing and approved DPP contemplates the option for Sable to utilize an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel (“OS&T”) to process production from the Santa Ynez Unit, with produced oil loaded into shuttle tankers in federal waters off the coast of Santa Barbara and sold at various refineries outside of California as an alternative to supplying California refineries through the fully restored and hydrotested onshore Las Flores Pipeline System.

Sable continues to work diligently with the State of California to safely and responsibly resume petroleum transportation through the onshore Las Flores Pipeline System in accordance with the Federal Consent Decree. Continued delays in approving the restart plans for the Las Flores Pipeline System will cause Sable to fully pivot to its accelerated OS&T strategy.

The information contained in this 8-K is summary information that is intended to be considered in the context of the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings and other public announcements. The Company undertakes no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise this information, although it may do so from time to time.

The information furnished pursuant to this Item 8.01, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing made by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits:

Exhibit No.						Description
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Sable Offshore Corp.

Date:

October 10, 2025

By:

/s/ Gregory D. Patrinely

Name:

Gregory D. Patrinely

Title:

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Sable Offshore Corp. (SOC) disclose about the Santa Ynez Unit?

Sable Offshore Corp. disclosed that on October 9, 2025 it submitted an updated Development and Production Plan for the Santa Ynez Unit to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, reflecting execution of activities in the approved plan and additional operating information.

How does Sable Offshore Corp. plan to handle Santa Ynez production transportation?

The approved plan allows Sable Offshore Corp. to use an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel to process Santa Ynez Unit production offshore and load crude oil into shuttle tankers for sale to refineries outside California, as an alternative to using the onshore Las Flores Pipeline System.

What is the status of the Las Flores Pipeline System for Sable Offshore Corp. (SOC)?

Sable Offshore Corp. states it is working diligently with the State of California to safely and responsibly resume petroleum transportation through the onshore Las Flores Pipeline System in accordance with a Federal Consent Decree, but restart plans still require approval.

What happens if approvals for the Las Flores Pipeline restart are delayed?

Sable Offshore Corp. indicates that continued delays in approving restart plans for the Las Flores Pipeline System will cause it to fully pivot to an accelerated strategy using an Offshore Storage and Treating Vessel and shuttle tankers for Santa Ynez Unit production.

Does this Sable Offshore Corp. 8-K provide new financial figures or guidance?

The 8-K focuses on operational planning and regulatory context for transporting Santa Ynez Unit production and does not provide new financial metrics or earnings guidance.

Is the information in this Sable Offshore Corp. 8-K considered filed or furnished?

The company states that the information in Item 8.01 of this report is furnished, not filed, under the Exchange Act and is not subject to Section 18 liabilities nor automatically incorporated by reference into Securities Act or Exchange Act filings.