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South Dakota Rejects Carbon Pipeline; Summit Plans Revised Route

4/25/2025

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South Dakota regulators have once again rejected Summit Carbon Solutions' pipeline application, deeming its proposed route "not viable." This setback, the second since 2022, comes as landowners voice strong opposition and a new state law prohibits eminent domain. Undeterred, Summit plans to reapply with a revised route to transport carbon dioxide for storage in North Dakota.

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South Dakota regulators have once again rejected Summit Carbon Solutions' pipeline application, deeming its proposed route "not viable." This setback, the second since 2022, comes as landowners voice strong opposition and a new state law prohibits eminent domain. Undeterred, Summit plans to reapply with a revised route to transport carbon dioxide for storage in North Dakota.