Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Refugio oil spill operational impact
The Refugio oil spill resulted in closure of a pipeline on which Venoco depended and reduced its production by approximately 50 percent. The available reference identifies the operational consequences but does not establish that Venoco caused the spill.
2011
Hydraulic-fracturing controversy in California
Venoco’s fracking-related activities and proposed wells in Santa Barbara and Monterey counties generated opposition from residents and environmental groups. Santa Barbara County initially cited the company for allegedly fracking without a permit, but later withdrew the citation. Critics also questioned the disclosure of proprietary components in proposed fracturing fluids.