LINCOLN — The developer of a carbon pipeline seeking to inject the greenhouse gas deep under eastern Wyoming said it’s on track to start operations in Nebraska later this year. Tallgrass Energy, the operator of the 392-mile Trailblazer Pipeline, said it has secured 100% of the right of way needed to connect 10 ethanol plants to the main stem pipeline, which formerly carried natural gas from eastern Colorado as far east as Beatrice.

Bold Alliance, which along with agriculture groups signed a “community benefits agreement” last year with Tallgrass Energy setting forth rigorous protections for landowners and financial contributions for public safety and community development, said the effort worked. Jane Kleeb, founder of Bold Alliance, said the voluntary easements sought for pipeline projects have frustrated landowner advocates who say they are often used as a precursor ahead of an eminent domain filing.

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