The Iowa Utilities Commission is weighing when to hold hearings for two short Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline segments in Ida and Floyd counties. The proposed dates are February 23 and March 23, 2027. Supporters want earlier hearings, while opponents argue the schedule conflicts with harvest, calving, and the holidays. Some also say the hearings should wait until a lawsuit over Summit's existing permit is resolved. Both segments are part of Summit's second phase and each is under five miles. The company wants to move CO2 from biofuel plants to underground storage, but a route change tied to South Dakota law and enhanced oil recovery incentives has complicated the picture. The commission said the meeting was procedural and has not said when it will issue final schedules.
