Inglewood Oil Field Owner Sues California Over Operation Termination
Sentinel Peak, the owner of the Inglewood Oil Field, is suing California to challenge Assembly Bill 2617, which mandates the cessation of oil production and plugging of wells by 2030, with penalties for non-compliance. The company argues the law is unconstitutional and imposes excessive fines, while state officials and environmental groups defend the legislation as necessary for public health and safety. The law specifically targets the Inglewood Oil Field, aiming to end fossil fuel extraction in the area due to its proximity to residential communities.