South Dakota voters on Nov. 5 rejected a law signed earlier this year that pertains to the development of carbon dioxide pipelines within the state. Summit Carbon Solutions has announced it will push forward with its proposed CO2 pipeline project and plans to apply for a permit later this month.&nbsp;In March, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem signed SB 201, a bill that created new statutory requirements for regulating linear transmission facilities, including CO2 pipelines. The law also allowed counties to impose a surcharge on certain pipelines companies and established a landowner bill of rights.&nbsp;Opponents of the law were able to gather enough petition signatures to refer the law to voters via a ballot measure. Current election results show that 59% of South Dakota voters voted no on the measure, effectively repealing the law.&nbsp;Summit Carbon Solutions is working to develop a carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the Midwest that will capture and transport carbon dioxide for permanent underground storage in North Dakota. The proposed pipeline will span areas in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Minnesota and Iowa. The company has already partnered with 57 ethanol plants that will supply carbon dioxide to the project.&nbsp;Following news that SB 201 has been repealed, Summit Carbon Solutions issued a statement confirming it will apply for a permit in South Dakota on Nov. 19. “Our focus continues to be working with landowners and ensuring the long-term viability of ethanol and agriculture in the state,” the company said. “Projects like our have successfully navigated South Dakota’s existing regulatory landscape in the past. We will continue to operate within the current framework, knowing that the future of ethanol and agriculture is vital to our shared success.”&nbsp;

2024-11-06 - South Dakota voters repeal CO2 pipeline law, Summit Carbon Solutions moves forward with permitting application  (2 publications)

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South Dakota voters on Nov. 5 rejected a law signed earlier this year that pertains to the development of CO2 pipelines within the state. Summit Carbon Solutions confirmed it still plans to file a permit application with the state later this month. 

South Dakota voters repeal CO2 pipeline law, Summit Carbon Solutions moves forward with permitting application

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