North Dakota Approves Key Section of Midwest CO2 Pipeline

The decision marks a significant step for Summit Carbon Solutions amid ongoing challenges across multiple states.

North Dakota's Public Service Commission unanimously approved a 333-mile segment of the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline.
The $8 billion project aims to transport CO2 emissions from 57 ethanol plants across five states for underground storage in North Dakota.
Despite this approval, the project still faces regulatory hurdles in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Nebraska.
Landowners and environmentalists express concerns over potential CO2 leaks and the use of eminent domain.
The pipeline is seen by supporters as a way to combat climate change and open new markets for sustainable aviation fuel.