Proposed Co2 Pipeline in South Dakota

Tensions continue as pipeline companies begin court-approved land surveys on private property.

A group of Iowa landowners is suing Summit Carbon Solutions in an effort to halt development of a proposed CO2 pipeline.

Trevor Jones is the regulatory affairs manager for Summit Carbon Solutions. He discusses the project’s progress, obstacles and next steps.

A Summit Carbon Solutions representative is expressing frustration with counties across the state creating CO2 pipeline setbacks.

Despite public opposition, Minnehaha County commissioners approved a significantly shorter setback distance for CO2 pipelines. The rule applies to pipelines hauling CO2 and other material identified as “hazardous.”

Landowners are raising questions about the federal agency that oversees pipeline safety. This comes amid a legal battle over several proposed pipelines across the Midwest.

The battle continues between proposed pipeline projects and landowners across the state. Summit Carbon Solutions has now filed more than 80 lawsuits against landowners to initiate eminent domain on private property.

The carbon pipeline would be built in the eastern part of the state. In the Moment discusses the project with an affected county commissioner and two landowners.

Minnehaha County commissioners debated the safety implications of CO2 pipelines in their latest meeting.

The House Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee in Pierre wants mining and drilling companies to ask permission before entering private land.…