North Dakota judge upholds local setbacks for pipeline, orders further review

A North Dakota court ruling requires state regulators to reassess the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline's approval process and local zoning ordinances. Emmons and Burleigh counties are challenging the state’s authority over pipeline routes, focusing on setback requirements. The Public Service Commission must now clarify its safety assessments and reconsider alternative routing options. Summit's broader carbon capture project faces multiple regulatory issues across several states, complicating its future.