North Dakota utility regulators have granted approval for a segment of a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline that would traverse five Midwestern states, marking a significant milestone for the company behind the project. The state Public Service Commission unanimously approved a siting permit for Summit Carbon Solutions' modified 333-mile route in North Dakota. The company's ambitious $8 billion, 2,500-mile pipeline system aims to transport CO2 emissions from 57 ethanol plants in five states for underground storage in North Dakota.
While Iowa has given its approval, Summit still faces obstacles in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Nebraska. The approval in North Dakota comes after initial denials in 2023, with another company canceling its project due to regulatory challenges in South Dakota and Iowa.
