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Eminent Domain Ban for Carbon Pipelines

Sector: Energy • Location: South Dakota, United States

Source: South Dakota Searchlight

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The South Dakota Legislature has passed a ban on the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines, a decision that culminates a four-year controversy regarding landowner rights and the impact of such projects on local communities. The legislation prohibits carbon pipeline companies from acquiring land through eminent domain, which is typically used for public benefit projects.

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Sector
Energy
Location
South Dakota, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
South Dakota Searchlight

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The project “Eminent Domain Ban for Carbon Pipelines” is an infrastructure initiative in the Energy sector, located in South Dakota, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from South Dakota Searchlight.

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The South Dakota Legislature has passed a ban on the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines, a decision that culminates a four-year controversy regarding landowner rights and the impact of such projects on local communities. The legislation prohibits carbon pipeline companies from acquiring land through eminent domain, which is typically used for public benefit projects.

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United States of America (USA)

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South Dakota

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South Dakota Searchlight

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2025-03-07

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