For those that were not able to attend or watch in person, above is the full video of the pro-CO2 pipeline “public input session” put on by the “Friends of Energy and Ag”.
The video is courtesy of BEK-TV out of Bismarck, ND.
Regardless of your side, you should watch this video and pay attention to certain dynamics and statements.
Key Takeaways
The demonizing of the opposition by comparing opponents to the NoDAPL rioters seems to be a solid approach that supporters have embraced.
Oil industry boosters are not very happy/comfortable about defending/answering for Summit’s actions/statements/tactics.
The technology for using CO2 for Enhanced Oil Recovery is 5-12 years away at best. So the claim this project will directly benefit oil production is not valid. This matches Summit’s permitting and statements that it is not for oil recovery.
Supporters claim that they have not had a fair chance to make their case against the opposition. It was not mentioned at all at this meeting that the company’s focus has been suing landowners and suing counties to get what they want, instead of “educating” the public.
Video: Friends of Energy and Ag "Public Input Session" (12/21/23)