Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Joe Griffin Named CEO Amid Controversial Carbon Pipeline Plans

8/8/2025

50 9

Summary

Story summary

Summit Carbon Solutions has named Joe Griffin as CEO, signaling a new chapter for its ambitious carbon capture pipeline project spanning Iowa and four additional states. Griffin is actively engaging with landowners, presenting updated proposals to alleviate their worries. However, the initiative grapples with significant pushback over safety issues and property rights, especially concerning eminent domain.

1 of 1

Story summary

Summit Carbon Solutions has named Joe Griffin as CEO, signaling a new chapter for its ambitious carbon capture pipeline project spanning Iowa and four additional states. Griffin is actively engaging with landowners, presenting updated proposals to alleviate their worries. However, the initiative grapples with significant pushback over safety issues and property rights, especially concerning eminent domain.