Iowa Utilities Commission Faces Pushback on Hearing Dates for Summit Pipeline Changes
The Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) is set to decide on hearing dates for changes to the Summit pipeline project in Iowa. The proposed changes include segments of a carbon sequestration pipeline that would connect to biofuel facilities across Iowa and other surrounding states.
Supporters of the project, including corn, ethanol, and labor groups, have asked for earlier hearing dates, specifically before the end of 2026. However, opponents argue that the proposed hearing schedule interferes with harvest, winter holidays, and calving season.
The IUC has proposed hearing schedules for two segments of pipeline, both less than 5 miles in length, which would be held in Des Moines rather than the counties where they are located. The hearings for these segments are currently scheduled to take place on February 23 and March 23, 2027.