Reported about 1 year ago
Iowa public utility regulators approved a controversial carbon dioxide pipeline proposed for the Midwest by Summit Carbon Solutions, aiming to transport and store CO2 emissions from ethanol plants in five states. However, the company still needs approval from other states, including North Dakota and South Dakota, and faces opposition from landowners concerned about land seizure and risks of a potential pipeline rupture. This $5.5 billion project is seen as crucial for the ethanol industry and farmers to access federal tax incentives and tap into the market for cleaner aviation fuel, although critics question the project's environmental impact and necessity compared to renewable energy sources.
Source: YAHOO