North Dakota Judge Upholds Local Pipeline Setbacks, Orders Further State Review
A North Dakota court has ruled that state regulators must reassess the approval process for the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline and the local zoning rules that apply to it. Emmons and Burleigh counties are contesting the state's authority over pipeline routing, with their challenge centered on setback requirements. The Public Service Commission is now directed to clarify its safety assessments and reconsider alternative routes. The decision adds to the regulatory hurdles facing Summit's wider carbon capture project, which is under review in several states.
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