{"id":2172958,"date":"2024-02-10T07:42:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T12:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/summit-gets-another-shot-at-carbon-pipeline-in-north-dakota\/"},"modified":"2024-02-10T07:48:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T12:48:03","slug":"summit-gets-another-shot-at-carbon-pipeline-in-north-dakota","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/summit-gets-another-shot-at-carbon-pipeline-in-north-dakota\/","title":{"rendered":"Summit to retry carbon pipeline in North Dakota"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsummit-gets-another-shot-at-carbon-pipeline-in-north-dakota%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2172958&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Summit Carbon Solutions Gets Another \u2064Chance \u2063at Carbon Pipeline in\u2062 North Dakota<\/h2>\n<p>Summit Carbon Solutions is set to make another attempt at building a carbon pipeline in North Dakota following a \u2064recent ruling by the state&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/granholm-deputy-flagged-over-conflict-of-interest-concern\/\" title=\"Granholm Deputy Flagged Over Conflict of Interest Concern\">public service commission<\/a>. This decision comes after changes made\u200b in 2019, which established that state rules take precedence over local zoning ordinances.<\/p>\n<p>Randy Christmann, Chairman of the North Dakota\u2063 Public Service Commission, acknowledged that this\u200d may not be a\u200d popular move, but emphasized that when \u2064it comes to \u200dpipelines, local control is no longer an\u2064 option. He clarified that\u2063 this ruling specifically applies to pipelines, not <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hawaiian-electric-denies-lawsuit-claims-alleging-power-lines-negligence-started-second-maui-wildfire\/\" title=\"Hawaiian Electric denies lawsuit claims of power lines and negligence causing second Maui wildfire.\">electric transmission lines<\/a>\u200d or power plants.<\/p>\n<p>The dispute arose when Burleigh County and a group called the \u200cBismarck Area Intervenors argued that the\u200c state \u2063rule only applied\u2064 to construction permits, while \u200dSummit Carbon Solutions had only\u2064 requested a certificate of site compatibility. However, the issue at hand \u2062was not whether the state rules preempt local zoning, but \u200drather whether this preemption is automatic.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The Commission concludes that, based on the plain language of\u200b N.D.C.C. \u00a7 49-22.1-13, the approval of a\u200c route permit for a\u200b gas or liquid\u200b transmission facility automatically supersedes and preempts local land use or\u2062 zoning regulations, except for road \u200buse agreements, even though local ordinances may be filed for Commission\u2062 review and consideration,&#8221;\u200c the order \u200cstated.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Summit Carbon Solutions will now have the opportunity to present their case in \u2063a new series of hearings as they seek approval for the construction of \u2064a 305-mile\u2062 pipeline across the state. However, it is \u2063expected that the hearings will\u200c not commence for approximately four weeks, \u200cas the\u200b pipeline application has generated an extensive amount\u2064 of documentation, comparable to that of the Dakota Access Pipeline case.<\/p>\n<p>In December, Summit Carbon Solutions announced that they had already acquired 80% of the \u2063necessary land for the pipeline\u200b and had rerouted it in Burleigh, Emmons, and Dickey counties. Additionally, the \u2064pipeline will also pass through \u2062Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska,\u2064 and\u2063 South Dakota. While the Iowa\u2064 Public Service Commission has held\u2062 hearings on\u2064 the matter, \u200dno decision has been made yet. On the other hand, South Dakota regulators have rejected Summit&#8217;s application.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200b What are the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/rep-ralph-norman-explains-why-congress-can-come-together-on-daylight-savings-time\/\" title=\"Rep. Ralph Norman Explains Why Congress Can Come Together On Daylight Savings Time\">potential economic benefits<\/a> of building a carbon pipeline in North \u2062Dakota \u200cand how does it \u200benhance the state&#8217;s position as a leader in carbon capture and storage<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Dakota Public Service Commission, announced the decision stating that Summit \u200cCarbon Solutions has been granted an additional chance to construct a carbon pipeline in North Dakota.\u2062 This ruling has \u200csignificant \u200bimplications for the energy and environmental \u200dsectors,\u2063 as it demonstrates the\u200d state&#8217;s commitment\u200b to carbon capture and storage efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Summit \u200dCarbon Solutions, a subsidiary of Summit Agricultural Group,\u2062 has been working \u200bdiligently\u200b to advance the\u2062 construction of a carbon \u2063pipeline \u200cin \u200bNorth Dakota. The company aims to capture\u200c and\u200c transport carbon \u200ddioxide emissions from agricultural and industrial \u200csources and deploy them for use in enhanced oil \u200brecovery (EOR) operations.<\/p>\n<p>The recent ruling by the North Dakota Public Service\u200c Commission marks a\u200c notable shift \u200cin policy. Previously, local zoning ordinances had precedence over state regulations, which \u200bhindered the\u2063 progress\u2062 of carbon infrastructure projects. However, in 2019, changes were made to\u200c establish that state rules would hold greater authority on such matters.<\/p>\n<p>This decision has\u200d not come without\u2063 its fair share \u200bof \u2063controversies. Opposition \u200bto carbon\u200c pipelines primarily stems from concerns\u200b regarding land usage and potential\u2062 environmental \u2062impact. Some critics argue that pipelines could harm\u200c the \u2063land or pose a risk of \u2064leakage and subsequent contamination.\u2064 However, proponents of the project\u200b argue that a well-regulated, technologically advanced carbon pipeline system would mitigate such risks and\u2062 offer\u200d substantial environmental benefits.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c decision to grant Summit Carbon \u200cSolutions \u200danother opportunity to build a carbon pipeline indicates the state&#8217;s recognition of the importance of carbon capture and storage. Carbon emissions from industrial and agricultural\u200d activities are major\u200b contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, and effective carbon capture infrastructure\u2064 can play a pivotal role \u2064in reducing these emissions.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the deployment \u2062of \u200dcarbon dioxide for enhanced oil recovery \u2062operations is an environmentally friendly method for\u2062 improving oil production. By injecting carbon dioxide \u2062into\u200c aging oil \u2063fields, the \u200dprocess increases oil recovery\u200b while simultaneously\u2062 reducing the carbon footprint associated with\u200c oil extraction. It presents a win-win situation for both the energy industry and the environment.<\/p>\n<p>The construction of a carbon pipeline in North Dakota would \u2062also bring economic benefits to the\u2063 region. It could \u200dcreate jobs,\u2063 attract investment, and accelerate\u200d growth within the energy \u200csector. Additionally, it would bolster the state&#8217;s position\u200b as a leader in \u2063carbon capture and \u2064storage, \u2062attracting \u2063further technological advancements and collaborations.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is essential to address concerns from those opposed to carbon pipelines. Strict regulatory measures, comprehensive risk assessments, and \u200cregular monitoring should\u2063 be implemented \u200dto ensure that any potential environmental risks are minimized. Public engagement and transparency are crucial\u200c for fostering trust and\u200d facilitating informed \u2063decision-making processes.<\/p>\n<p>Summit Carbon Solutions has consistently emphasized its commitment to responsible and sustainable carbon capture infrastructure. The company aims \u200bto work closely with local communities,\u200b stakeholders, and regulatory bodies to address \u2063any concerns and ensure the project&#8217;s \u200dsuccessful implementation.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the recent ruling by the North Dakota Public Service \u200bCommission granting Summit Carbon Solutions another opportunity to construct a carbon pipeline marks\u2064 a significant milestone for carbon capture and storage efforts. By \u2062prioritizing \u200dstate regulations over local zoning ordinances, the ruling demonstrates \u200cthe\u2064 state&#8217;s dedication to embracing\u2062 innovative solutions\u2064 to combat climate change. If\u200d implemented\u200b with proper oversight and environmental safeguards,\u2062 the project could prove to be a crucial step towards a low-carbon future\u2064 while simultaneously generating economic benefits for the region.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The North Dakota Public Service Commission has granted Summit Carbon Solutions another opportunity for a carbon pipeline. State regulations take precedence over local zoning laws, as per changes implemented in 2019. Randy Christmann, the commission&#8217;s chairman, acknowledged that this decision may not be universally popular<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2172959,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23258794426206-scaled.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2172958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/wex-s3.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/AP23258794426206-scaled.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172958","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2172958"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2172958\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2172959"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2172958"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2172958"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2172958"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}