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Landowner Victory in North Dakota Raises Questions for Carbon Capture Infrastructure Nationwide

Farm Legal Expert Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law joins us to share more about the North Dakota court decision and the its larger impact on agriculture.

December 15, 2025 01:47 PM • 
Marion Kirkpatrick, RFD-TV News Staff

TOPEKA, Kan. (RFD-TV) — North Dakota’s carbon capture industry is facing new legal uncertainty following a recent court ruling involving property rights and carbon capture projects. The decision sided with landowners, raising questions about how future projects could move forward. Roger McEowen with the Washburn School of Law joined us on Monday’s Market Day Report to provide a closer look at the case.

In his interview with RFD-TV News, McEowen recapped the legal challenge and explained the factors that contributed to the district court’s decision. He also discussed the potential implications of the ruling for carbon capture development in North Dakota, particularly regarding landowner rights and project planning.

While the case was specific to North Dakota, McEowen addressed whether the decision could have broader implications and possibly influence how similar cases are handled in other states.

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