Indiana Rep. Tim Yocum Introduces Bill to Ban Eminent Domain for Carbon Projects
Indiana State Rep. Tim Yocum has introduced House Bill 1341, which aims to ban the use of eminent domain for private carbon storage projects, thereby protecting landowners' rights and ensuring voluntary participation. The bill specifically addresses carbon capture and pipeline initiatives, including a project by Wabash Valley Resources that plans to inject 1.67 million tons of CO2 annually for ammonia fertilizer production. The legislation has been referred to the House Utilities, Energy, and Telecommunications Committee.

Indiana State Rep. Tim Yocum introduced House Bill 1341 to prohibit eminent domain for private carbon storage projects, protecting landowners' rights. The bill targets carbon capture and pipelines, ensuring participation is voluntary.
It was referred to the House Utilities, Energy, and Telecommunications Committee. Wabash Valley Resources plans to inject 1.67 million tons of CO2 annually for ammonia fertilizer production, having received a $1.5 billion loan from the U.S.
Department of Energy. The project was authorized in 2019 and reviewed in 2023, with regulations established in 2022 exempting it from certain requirements.




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