South Dakota set to pull pipeline law in blow for US ethanol

The project is the last high-profile carbon pipeline proposal still standing after rivals with similar visions went bust amid opposition from landowners in various Mid-western states. — Bloomberg

CHICAGO: A proposed US$8.9bil carbon-capture pipeline that has polarised the US Corn Belt has hit another setback in the critical state of South Dakota.

At least 60% of South Dakotans voted to repeal a law critics said was meant to ease approval of the project by Summit Carbon Solutions, according to preliminary results of a statewide ballot done with Tuesday’s election.