Carbon dioxide pipeline

Summit Carbon Solutions, an Iowa-based company, is facing delays in its application to run a carbon dioxide pipeline through South Dakota and four other states, but asserts that these delays are unrelated to a November vote on a citizen-led referral concerning Senate Bill 201, part of a legislative package aimed at landowner rights. While the company received initial approval from the Iowa Utilities Board in June, it has not submitted a timeline for the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission to prepare for public meetings, raising concerns among landowners. The legislation has been touted for providing protections for landowners, but critics argue it undermines local regulatory authority. Summit Carbon Solutions remains committed to working with landowners and plans to file its application soon. The implications of this pipeline project are significant, linking carbon capture technology and landowner rights to broader political discussions in the region.