List of “Things to Consider” Before You Sign a Pipeline Lease

The rapid ramp-up in Utica Shale drilling in Ohio, and Marcellus drilling in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, has meant a shortage of "infrastructure" like pipelines to carry all of the bountiful shale gas being mined. Infrastructure development--pipelines and processing plants--are not being built at a furious pace across both the Utica and Marcellus--but particularly in the Utica. That means a pipeline company landman may come knocking on your door, if you're a landowner. What are the things to watch out for, before you sign a lease to allow a pipeline? The attorneys at Bricker & Eckler (with several offices in Ohio) have a handy list of "things to consider" before you sign on the dotted line to allow a pipeline across your property...

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