Rounds says opponents' lawsuits won't delay refinery
12:33 PM
By Michele Linck Journal staff writer | Posted: Thursday, June 19, 2008
DAKOTA DUNES -- South Dakota Gov. Mike Rounds said today that opponents aimed at slowing the building of an oil refinery in Union County will be disappointed.
Lawsuits filed by opposition groups will face a swift judicial process in the state. He said the state's court system is well-funded and civil cases move through them quickly, in 30 to 40 days, not the months or years it may take in other states.
He again stood by his pledge not to allow Hyperion Resources to cut any corners in the environmental permitting process for the oil refinery/energy center it proposes to build in Union County.
Rounds made the remarks to reporters before teeing off at Dakota Dunes Country Club, where he is entertaining business prospects for the state and Siouxland in the eighth annual Governor's Golf Classic. Rounds said he will play the par-3 14th hole all day so he can see the guests in all 30 groups.
Rounds discussed the state's pursuit of energy, not only the oil refinery but also ethanol, biodiesel and two new electric power plants that will be coming online.
"The places that are afraid to produce energy are going to lose," the governor said.
He said 180 people were registered for the event and 120 would play golf. Along with the governor, business leaders who have found success in Siouxland are co-sponsoring the daylong event showcasing the area's opportunities.
Although the guest list is kept confidential, Hyperion Resources CEO Albert Huddleston was a guest at the event two years ago and apparently liked what he saw in southern Union County. The area is the top site under consideration for the refinery, but the company has said it is still pursuing other places in the Midwest as well.
Union County voters on June 3 approved a zoning change for the proposed refinery.
Lawsuits filed by opposition groups will face a swift judicial process in the state. He said the state's court system is well-funded and civil cases move through them quickly, in 30 to 40 days, not the months or years it may take in other states.
He again stood by his pledge not to allow Hyperion Resources to cut any corners in the environmental permitting process for the oil refinery/energy center it proposes to build in Union County.
Rounds made the remarks to reporters before teeing off at Dakota Dunes Country Club, where he is entertaining business prospects for the state and Siouxland in the eighth annual Governor's Golf Classic. Rounds said he will play the par-3 14th hole all day so he can see the guests in all 30 groups.
Rounds discussed the state's pursuit of energy, not only the oil refinery but also ethanol, biodiesel and two new electric power plants that will be coming online.
"The places that are afraid to produce energy are going to lose," the governor said.
He said 180 people were registered for the event and 120 would play golf. Along with the governor, business leaders who have found success in Siouxland are co-sponsoring the daylong event showcasing the area's opportunities.
Although the guest list is kept confidential, Hyperion Resources CEO Albert Huddleston was a guest at the event two years ago and apparently liked what he saw in southern Union County. The area is the top site under consideration for the refinery, but the company has said it is still pursuing other places in the Midwest as well.
Union County voters on June 3 approved a zoning change for the proposed refinery.
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Jeff wrote on Jun 20, 2008 10:34 AM:
By the way "over there" is correct. Their is ownership; there is place. You are a fraud, nothing more. "
AnnieO wrote on Jun 20, 2008 9:37 AM:
Fed Up-the concern is on failure to finance the refinery, the ordinance still stands, and Hyperion can still exercise their options and sell the land to equally undesireable entities.
Hyperion supporter-fish occasionally jump out of the boat. Oh and that morning smell you're experiencing, try chewing on a mint leaf, it'll clear that condition right up. "
jbm wrote on Jun 19, 2008 11:50 PM:
Jeff wrote on Jun 19, 2008 9:49 PM:
Jeff wrote on Jun 19, 2008 9:44 PM: