Aug 9, 2023 | Actions
The specific terms of a pipeline company’s contracts with ethanol plants in Iowa are key to a decision about whether it deserves a permit to build, an administrative law judge has decided.
As such, the judge said last week that Summit Carbon Solutions should be required to provide that information to the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and the Sierra Club of Iowa, which have sought the information for more than a year.
Summit challenged the proposed order with the Iowa Utilities Board, which is poised to begin a final evidentiary hearing on the company’s hazardous liquid pipeline permit request in less than two weeks. It’s unclear when the board will make a decision about the order.
Summit has provided redacted versions of the contracts under a protective agreement that limits their disclosure to only attorneys representing the groups, according to IUB documents. Those attorneys must keep the information confidential.
Aug 9, 2023 | Actions
On this riveting episode of “Trent on the Loos,” the voice of rural America, Trent Loos, welcomes Dan Harvey, a dedicated volunteer fire chief and practical expert in risk management. With a keen focus on American energy security, the two tackle the Summit Carbon pipeline project’s proposed carbon sequestration. In an era where well-intentioned yet unproven environmental measures are quickly gaining traction, Trent and Dan highlight the potential risks that are often overlooked in the pursuit of green solutions.
This episode underscores the importance of informed decisions, the value of experience, and the need for rigorous evaluation before adopting technologies that could have unforeseen consequences. Their conversation addresses the imperative balance between environmental stewardship and the preservation of America’s energy independence, punctuating the principle that progress shouldn’t come at the expense of prudence.
Aug 8, 2023 | Actions
PIERRE — The fate of a pipeline set to run through South Dakota lies solely in the hands of Public Utilities Commissioners after a marathon of debate came to a close Tuesday.
The Navigator Heartland Greenway project slated to haul carbon from ethanol plants in eastern South Dakota to Illinois brought two and a half weeks of testimony from advocates and opponents for the 112-miles of line the carbon sequestration company, Navigator CO2, intends to build. The project calls for lines across five South Dakota counties, and is among two active pipelines in the state drawing opposition from landowner groups and lawmakers alike.
“This is the longest hearing I have been involved in ever,” Commissioner Chris Nelson told The Dakota Scout Tuesday, the eleventh day of hearings on Navigator’s pipeline permit since July 25.
Nelson’s been on the three-member board since 2011. And while the proceedings have been robust with arguments of both property rights violations and the future viability of the ethanol industry, Navigator’s application consideration is only a precursor to upcoming hearings on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline also slated for September, only days after a final decision on Navigator will be handed down by the PUC.
Aug 8, 2023 | Actions
Private, out-of-state pipeline corporations are exploiting eminent domain rules to wrongfully seize land from local South Dakota landowners. This abuse of power directly endangers the rights and livelihoods of our neighbors and communities.
Shockingly, private land owned by South Dakotans is being condemned and taken to serve the profit-driven motives of these out-of-state corporations. Such misuse of eminent domain starkly contradicts the values our state holds dear.
Your voice is pivotal in this fight! It’s time to take a stand and ensure the safety of our state’s residents and their property rights, while preventing a dangerous precedent.
Aug 8, 2023 | Actions
In this enlightening episode of “Trent on the Loos,” our esteemed host, Trent Loos, welcomes a special guest, the retired banker and seasoned farmer, Doyle Turner. With a wealth of experience under his belt, Turner brings an invaluable perspective from the crossroads of agriculture and banking. Together, they delve into the intricate workings of how banking policies and practices can directly and indirectly influence the agricultural sector and our food production. The duo address a range of topics from monetary policies, lending principles, to the regulatory landscape, all through the lens of traditional conservatism, reinforcing the values of free-market principles, limited government intervention, and personal responsibility. Tune in to gain a unique understanding of the often overlooked connection between our financial institutions and our fields, and the role it plays in putting food on our tables.
Aug 5, 2023 | Actions
Fox News’ Douglas Kennedy interviews farmers across the Midwest who are fighting energy companies backed by Microsoft and Facebook that want to build a carbon dioxide pipeline across five states.
