DOT and others shouldn’t make statements they can’t back up (see the X post below).
As a supporter of responsible offshore oil and gas operations, I find statements like this to be irresponsible and embarrassing. Sable Offshore is not using newer or safer drilling technology than is used in many other areas.
Bud's Offshore Energy (BOE) 
I suspect when SOC does start drilling new wells it will utilize Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) which provides significant additional safety compared to conventional drilling.
Not new technology.
OK, got it. I took Burgum’s comment to address those California/environment-based critics still thinking this is 1969.