Proposed 2D Line, courtesy of Midwest AgEnergy

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Stutsman County Commission was presented with more information on a proposed CO2 project that will explore possible carbon capture and storage.

Midwest AgEnergy Group (MAG) owns and operates the Dakota Spirit AgEnergy Facility near Spiritwood, where they purchase about 25 million bushels of corn and produce over 70 million gallons of ethanol each year.

Adam Dunlop, Director of Regulatory & Strategic Planning with Midwest AgEnergy, says this produces over 200,000 tons per year of C02.

The sequestration will ultimately decrease the carbon intensity of ethanol produced at the facility and may provide income tax credits.

Dunlop says to better understand the sustainability of the geology in Stutsman County, a Geophysical Survey is commonly conducted. This is where a seismic source generates vibrations that travel deep into the earth and are reflected back to the surface.

The Seismic survey will take place on approximately 40 miles of county roads this fall. Dunlop says no vibrations will be induced where there are buildings, water wells, pipelines, and other infrastructure.

Dunlop says they’re partnering with the state of North Dakota to complete these sorts of projects.

All landowners within a half mile of the line are being notified and informed of the testing. Letters will be sent out in the following weeks with the information.