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Permalink Reply by Ms.Dragonslaya on October 15, 2009 at 12:00

Ladyoaks,
Would you be so kind as to tell me what section your land is located on. We received a right of way agreement from TGG Pipeline who is working for Exco Production Company.

Thanks

Permalink Reply by J B Nabors on October 22, 2009 at 6:33

Why does an unclear title stop a ROW and not a well?

Drilling and unitization: The land with the cloudy title can be included in a drilling unit; otherwise, if a cloudy title on a couple of acres prevented a well from being drilled, none of the landowners in that unit would ever see any royalties, and the minerals could not be exploited. So the area can be unitized, and wells drilled, with the royalties held in escrow until the title problem is cleared up.

However, to put an easement across the surface land requires the permission of all the landowners whose surface area will be impaired. Otherwise, if any landowner (especially with an undivided interest), chose to object AFTER the pipeline was laid, the company might be liable for considerable damages, and/or it might have to lay a new pipeline around the disputed property. In either case, it would be prohibitively expensive, so pipeline companies tend to avoid that by seeking easements on land with clear title.

Further note: if you own an undivided interest in some land which is likely to see a pipeline ROW interest, you can expedite procedures by getting Powers of Attorney so that the pipeline has only one (or a couple of people) to deal with. If a company wants the pipeline badly enough, they may even pay for getting the Powers of Attorney recorded.

Permalink Reply by cocodrie man on September 11, 2009 at 3:23

I am in the Red River-Bull Bayou area and am thinking of asking $525.00 per rod. i do have an attorney handling this.

Permalink Reply by Crunchy on September 11, 2009 at 4:19

How many lines will they be allowed to put in for $525?

Permalink Reply by cocodrie man on September 13, 2009 at 10:15

Your question is a good one and at this point, I do not have an answer. They want 50' right of way, 30' of which will be permanent and 20' temporary. My attorney says the lease offered is insulting. We will not take their offer and will see what we can come up with. By the way, this is in Red River Parish

Permalink Reply by Schmidt on September 14, 2009 at 7:49

How do you decide when it is worth the money to retain an attorney? I received a phone call yesterday from someone representing Charis Partners, LLC out of Logansport. They want to run a saltwater disposal line thru my property. They are offering $200/rod and $1000/acre for timber damage. The line is 14". Has anyone heard or dealt with this company? How will I know what is fair compensation? I am located in section 28, 13N 15W.

Permalink Reply by Big Daddy, bcnr on September 14, 2009 at 11:46

Schmidt, for me the decision to hire an attorney was an easy one. This agreement will outlive you and will affect yours heirs. The number of rods in question might be a factor to consider. Also, saltwater can be very detrimental to your property if a spill were to happen. NOTHING grows with saltwater on it. Therefore you'll need clear and specific language regarding what the company will do if one occurs and what they will do to try to minimize the spill risk. You will need an attorney for this language. If the company wants the pipeline that bad, they will agree to them. I have seen offers for saltwater gathering lines in the $350 range. Get an attorney.

Permalink Reply by Schmidt on September 15, 2009 at 3:20

Can you recommend a good one? I live in Kansas and have no contacts in Louisiana. Any help or advice is appreciated.

Permalink Reply by Crunchy on September 15, 2009 at 3:24

I completely agree with Big Daddy. Saltwater disposal lines are a liability. We have put in our pipeline agreements langauge that says they will use non corrosive pipes. Those lines will be left there for a long time. It is an EPA nightmare in the making. (Just ask gas station owners.)

Permalink Reply by Skip Peel - Mineral Consultant on September 15, 2009 at 4:55

Schmidt. I recommend Randall Davidson, Shreveport, LA. 318-424-4342.

Permalink Reply by smith1 on September 16, 2009 at 2:11

John Frazier is excellent and trustworthy, (318) 213-9258

Permalink Reply by Big Daddy, bcnr on September 15, 2009 at 13:47

Schmidt, I recommend The Pesnell Law Firm in Shreveport. (318) 226-5577. They have done very nice work for me. Mr Davidson also comes highly recommended from numerous shalers.

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