IRFA Encouraged by Carbon Pipeline Progress in North Dakota

North Dakota Public Service Commission Voted to Approve Carbon Pipeline Permit

Contact: Emma Koehler
515-252-6249

JOHNSTON, IA - Today the North Dakota Public Service Commission voted to approve the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline permit in the state, following a change in route. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association (IRFA) is encouraged by this decision, applauding the commission for following the law and opening the opportunity to bolster American farmers and rural communities. IRFA Executive Director Monte Shaw made the following statement:

"In agriculture, if you're not growing, you're dying. On the heels of approval in Iowa, today's permit approval in North Dakota is a crucial step in making sure this vital project comes to fruition. All eyes now turn to South Dakota. We urge all parties to come together to find a path forward. The biggest opportunities to grow corn demand all have one thing in common - super low carbon ethanol. Capturing and sequestering CO2 is the 'easy button' to lower carbon. With commodity prices already dropping to near the cost of production, farmers in South Dakota and neighboring states need a viable path to grow demand."

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association represents the state's liquid renewable fuels industry and works to foster its growth. Iowa is the nation's leader in renewable fuels production with 42 ethanol refineries capable of producing 4.7 billion gallons annually - including 34 million gallons of annual cellulosic ethanol production capacity - and 10 biodiesel facilities with the capacity to produce 416 million gallons annually. For more information, visit the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association website at: www.IowaRFA.org .

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