New South Dakota law casts doubt on $9 billion multi-state pipeline project

Rhoden signed bill that prohibits using eminent domain specifically for carbon pipelines

South Dakota's new law banning eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines has created uncertainty for Summit Carbon Solutions' multi-state project, according to multiple news reports.

The law prevents Summit from forcing South Dakota landowners to allow the pipeline on their property, the Associated Press reported. Despite this challenge, the company said the project “moves forward” in other states.

Gov. Larry Rhoden signed House Bill 1052 Thursday, which prohibits using eminent domain specifically for carbon dioxide pipelines. The measure impacts Summit’s $9 billion, 2,500-mile pipeline project that would transport captured CO2 from five Midwest states to underground storage, the Tampa Free Press reported.

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