The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) hearings on Navigator CO2’s application to construct the Heartland Greenway pipeline entered their third day on Thursday, featuring testimonies from union representatives.
The union witnesses emphasized the advantages they could bring to the pipeline building process, while opponents raised concerns about their previous involvement in pipeline projects.
The proposed pipeline aims to transport carbon dioxide from Midwest ethanol plants, including those in South Dakota, for underground storage in Illinois.
The PUC’s final decision on approving the project in South Dakota will be influenced by the ongoing hearings in Pierre.
The testimonies will continue throughout the following week, with stakeholders presenting their arguments for or against the pipeline.