South Dakota regulators on Monday rejected a permit application for a proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through the state, dealing a fresh setback to the company behind the multistate project after North Dakota refused a siting permit for another leg there.
The decision complicates an already complex process for Summit Carbon Solutions as it seeks similar authorization in other states amid opposition from landowners and environmental groups.
Political Cartoons View All 1152 ImagesThe South Dakota panel's vote came on a motion made Friday by commission staff.
They said Summit's proposed route would violate county ordinances involving setback distances.
North Dakota regulators last month denied Summit a siting permit for its 320-mile (515-kilometer) proposed route through the state.
Persons:
Summit, Summit's, Kristen Edwards, Brett Koenecke, Gary Hanson, ” Hanson, Lee Blank, Koenecke, Brian Jorde, ”
Organizations:
North Dakota, South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, Carbon Solutions, ”, Summit, Iowa Utilities Board, Public Service Commission
Locations:
Dakota, North, Iowa , Minnesota , Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, ”, Omaha, . Minnesota, Minnesota, Fergus Falls