North Dakota Approves Summit Carbon Pipeline

Summit Carbon Solutions has received a Route Permit from the North Dakota Public Service Commission, a pivotal step in advancing its CO2 pipeline project. This approval follows the commission's initial rejection in 2023 and reflects the company's commitment to addressing stakeholder concerns, with over 82% of easements for the North Dakota route already secured. The proposed pipeline will connect 57 ethanol plants and contribute to a larger 2,500-mile network aimed at supporting the ethanol industry, though it faces opposition over safety and property rights issues. Summit is now focusing on obtaining permits in South Dakota and Minnesota as it prepares for construction. Meanwhile, the Wisconsin DNR has approved a contentious liquid petroleum pipeline project, amid mixed reactions from the public, highlighting ongoing debates around energy infrastructure and environmental impacts.