Summit Carbon Solutions has announced a new CO2 pipeline route that focuses on Wyoming and Iowa. This update effectively removes North Dakota from the current plans for the carbon transport project. The shift in routing highlights the ongoing challenges of developing large scale carbon capture and storage infrastructure, specifically regarding land use and regional planning.
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Summit is pivoting their route to Wyoming and Iowa, leaving North Dakota out of the loop. It is a significant shift for the project's footprint.
Routing changes usually mean they hit a wall with land easements or regulatory hurdles. I wonder if the updated timeline actually accounts for the new terrain in Wyoming.
This looks like a response to local opposition or a lack of viable incentives in ND. If the tax credits don't outweigh the cost of land disputes, the route changes.
