South Dakota Is Set to Pull Pipeline Law in Blow for US Ethanol
- Pipeline company Summit to reapply for permit on Nov. 19
- Law has divided corn farmers and big biofuel producers
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A proposed $8.9-billion carbon-capture pipeline that has polarized the US Corn Belt has hit another setback in the critical state of South Dakota.
At least 60% of South Dakotans voted to repeal a law critics say was meant to ease approval of the project by Summit Carbon Solutions, according to preliminary results of a statewide ballot done with Tuesday’s election. The project is the last high-profile carbon pipeline proposal still standing after rivals with similar visions went bust amid opposition from landowners in various Midwestern states.