Mining / Pipelines / Oil / Gas / Energy

Deep sea research is taking place over 1,500 miles from the coastline. At South Dakota Mines, researchers have one big question – how can we turn seaweed into jet fuel?

The state Public Utility Commissioners set Summit Carbon Solution’s application maximum filing fee. Parties interested in intervening in the upcoming Summit hearing may have tighter restrictions.

The SD Public Utilities Commission sets six public input meetings on Summit Carbon Solution’s reapplication to construct a carbon dioxide pipeline in the state.

After a few years of remaining stable, the Pierre City Commission opts to increase utility rates for electricity, wastewater and water by 3%.

The 8th Circuit Court of appeals is weighing whether setbacks for carbon dioxide pipelines in two Iowa counties are allowed. Summit Carbon Solutions argues the safety standards for pipelines that carry hazardous materials are regulated by the federal government.

Xcel Energy receives permission through 2025 to continue charging South Dakota electric customers a special fee to encourage efficient energy usage. PUC commissioners also approve for the company to continue transmission project cost recovery.

A carbon pipeline company is resubmitting its permit application to the state’s utility regulator. The move comes after voters overwhelmingly rejected a legislative proposal to help streamline permitting such projects.

Critical minerals are the most important and useful items extracted from the earth in the mining industry. As new ones emerge though, state government is asking how to best utilize and manage these resources.

A coalition of opponents to a pipeline regulation bill is celebrating its overwhelming defeat by South Dakota voters.

The leader of the company behind a proposed carbon pipeline project says the company plans to move forward despite the defeat of a major pipeline ballot question. Lee Blank is the Chief Executive Officer for Summit Carbon Solutions. The company plans to build a carbon pipeline across multiple states including South Dakota.