"South Dakota Public Utilities Commission Rejects Navigator's CO2 Pipeline Application"

The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission has unanimously denied the permit application for the Navigator CO2 project, which aimed to establish carbon dioxide pipelines in the state. The commission cited concerns about the company's compliance with state and local requirements, failure to notify all landowners along the proposed route, and refusal to share study results. Navigator can still appeal or reapply. The company expressed disappointment but remains committed to responsible infrastructure development. The commissioners also rejected a request to pre-empt pipeline ordinances in two counties.