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SWEPI/SHELL Right-of-Way Agreements in Western PA - Please Review Carefully
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I have received several calls from western PA landowners and they have provided me the Pipeline Right-of-Way OPTION Agreements presented to them by SWEPI over the last couple months.  I really want…Continue

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Started this discussion. Last reply by GG Feb 26.

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GG commented on Douglas A. Clark, Esq.'s blog post 'The Gas Company Wants to Modify or Amend My Existing Gas Lease: What Should I Do?'
"Doug, Esq. - Are you familiar with 'NOLO Law Firm'? - they have written numerous 'WILL +' law-help/aid reference books for individuals to address their concerns...that they can THEN get 'tightened up &…"
9 hours ago
GG commented on Douglas A. Clark, Esq.'s blog post 'The Gas Company Wants to Modify or Amend My Existing Gas Lease: What Should I Do?'
"Bless You. BE WISE...everyone - you only have one piece of property per deed...make it YOUR priority. ENDEAVOR. As one light lights another, nor grows less - so nobleness enkindles nobleness. WISDOM."
12 hours ago
Norm Kozlowski commented on Douglas A. Clark, Esq.'s blog post 'Western Pennsylvania Pipeline Right-of-Way Option Agreements - Please Beware and Be Informed'
"Tim, All those items you speak of are separate negotiations/ agreements very well spelled out and as a landowner you have the right to say "no thank you"  or move it to this area.  I am all for landowners understanding what…"
May 9
Tim Tarr commented on Douglas A. Clark, Esq.'s blog post 'Western Pennsylvania Pipeline Right-of-Way Option Agreements - Please Beware and Be Informed'
"Norm, I think He (Mr. Clark) gave very sound advice. Unless you understand exactly what your signing don't sign it. When they come back after pipeline installed and tell you they are putting compressors or an access road next to the porch, Than…"
May 9
Norm Kozlowski commented on Douglas A. Clark, Esq.'s blog post 'Western Pennsylvania Pipeline Right-of-Way Option Agreements - Please Beware and Be Informed'
"So what you are saying to us in western pa is that you know what SWEPI will accept as a landowner request and like wise what they will not and what you will do is take our money and give us what SWEPI has told you they will accept.  I have read…"
May 9
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The Gas Company Wants to Modify or Amend My Existing Gas Lease: What Should I Do?

          First and foremost, anytime a gas or pipeline company wants you to sign any contract you must thoroughly understand the document and any and all consequences that may result upon execution of the document.  Unfortunately, I have seen landowners lose hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars where they blindly executed serious legal documents without fully understanding their leverage and options.  It is important not to repeat these costly mistakes and make certain you…See More
Apr 29
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The Gas Company Wants to Modify or Amend My Existing Gas Lease: What Should I Do?

          First and foremost, anytime a gas or pipeline company wants you to sign any contract you must thoroughly understand the document and any and all consequences that may result upon execution of the document.  Unfortunately, I have seen landowners lose hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars where they blindly executed serious legal documents without fully understanding their leverage and options.  It is important not to repeat these costly mistakes and make certain you…See More
Apr 29
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Free Landowner Seminar on Royalty Deductions: Is Your Gas Company Taking Deductions Not Authorized by Your Gas Lease?

DO YOU HAVE A CLAIM AGAINST A GAS COMPANY FOR IMPROPER ROYALTY DEDUCTIONS?I will be presenting a detailed PowerPoint presentation with Attorney Frank Karam and Attorney Jerry Karam at the Tunkhannock Middle School addressing royalty deduction issues, including the "Market Enhancement Clause" and other royalty calculation language.We believe that Chesapeake, and potentially other gas companies, are taking improper royalty "deductions" or post-production costs from landowner's royalty checks.…See More
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Free Landowner Seminar on Royalty Deductions: Is Your Gas Company Taking Deductions Not Authorized by Your Gas Lease?

DO YOU HAVE A CLAIM AGAINST A GAS COMPANY FOR IMPROPER ROYALTY DEDUCTIONS?I will be presenting a detailed PowerPoint presentation with Attorney Frank Karam and Attorney Jerry Karam at the Tunkhannock Middle School addressing royalty deduction issues, including the "Market Enhancement Clause" and other royalty calculation language.We believe that Chesapeake, and potentially other gas companies, are taking improper royalty "deductions" or post-production costs from landowner's royalty checks.…See More
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Free Landowner Seminar on Royalty Deductions: Is Your Gas Company Taking Deductions Not Authorized by Your Gas Lease?

DO YOU HAVE A CLAIM AGAINST A GAS COMPANY FOR IMPROPER ROYALTY DEDUCTIONS?I will be presenting a detailed PowerPoint presentation with Attorney Frank Karam and Attorney Jerry Karam at the Tunkhannock Middle School addressing royalty deduction issues, including the "Market Enhancement Clause" and other royalty calculation language.We believe that Chesapeake, and potentially other gas companies, are taking improper royalty "deductions" or post-production costs from landowner's royalty checks.…See More
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Free Landowner Seminar on Royalty Deductions: Is Your Gas Company Taking Deductions Not Authorized by Your Gas Lease?

DO YOU HAVE A CLAIM AGAINST A GAS COMPANY FOR IMPROPER ROYALTY DEDUCTIONS?I will be presenting a detailed PowerPoint presentation with Attorney Frank Karam and Attorney Jerry Karam at the Tunkhannock Middle School addressing royalty deduction issues, including the "Market Enhancement Clause" and other royalty calculation language.We believe that Chesapeake, and potentially other gas companies, are taking improper royalty "deductions" or post-production costs from landowner's royalty checks.…See More
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Free Landowner Seminar on Royalty Deductions: Is Your Gas Company Taking Deductions Not Authorized by Your Gas Lease?

DO YOU HAVE A CLAIM AGAINST A GAS COMPANY FOR IMPROPER ROYALTY DEDUCTIONS?I will be presenting a detailed PowerPoint presentation with Attorney Frank Karam and Attorney Jerry Karam at the Tunkhannock Middle School addressing royalty deduction issues, including the "Market Enhancement Clause" and other royalty calculation language.We believe that Chesapeake, and potentially other gas companies, are taking improper royalty "deductions" or post-production costs from landowner's royalty checks.…See More
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Free Landowner Seminar on Royalty Deductions: Is Your Gas Company Taking Deductions Not Authorized by Your Gas Lease? at Tunkhannock Middle School

March 21, 2013 from 6pm to 8:30pm
I will be presenting a detailed PowerPoint presentation with Attorney Frank Karam and Attorney Jerry Karam at the Tunkhannock Middle School addressing royalty deduction issues, including the "Market Enhancement Clause" and other royalty calculation language.We believe that Chesapeake, and potentially other gas companies, are taking improper royalty "deductions" or post-production costs from landowner's royalty checks.  These "deductions" can be substantial and continue to grow with each royalty…See More
Mar 6
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GG replied to Douglas A. Clark, Esq.'s discussion 'SWEPI/SHELL Right-of-Way Agreements in Western PA - Please Review Carefully'
"Douglas, Esq., it Is unfortunate that land leases HAVE been signed...under 'duress' in some (MANY!) instances. THIS IS 'unchartered territory' concerning this DEEP WELL drilling. Interesting thought - MANY individuals DID perhaps…"
Feb 26
GG replied to Douglas A. Clark, Esq.'s discussion 'SWEPI/SHELL Right-of-Way Agreements in Western PA - Please Review Carefully'
"Mike Coles - as a Real Estate Appraiser (as well as a 'Family Farm Property Owner', correct?), you undoubtably understand much more of the COMPLEX LAND ISSUES needing addressed in ways that the 'appraisal industry' has not come…"
Feb 26
Lance Nimmo replied to Douglas A. Clark, Esq.'s discussion 'SWEPI/SHELL Right-of-Way Agreements in Western PA - Please Review Carefully'
"Pea, did you listen to it? Any good points?"
Feb 22

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Networking, Learning, Protecting the Environment, Business Opportunities
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I am an attorney who has negotiated hundreds of gas leases, pipeline agreements, water line agreements, surface use agreements, water impoundment pond agreements and many other contracts related to the Marcellus Shale development. Also, a landowner.

Douglas A. Clark, Esq.'s Blog

The Gas Company Wants to Modify or Amend My Existing Gas Lease: What Should I Do?

          First and foremost, anytime a gas or pipeline company wants you to sign any contract you must thoroughly understand the document and any and all consequences that may result upon execution of the document.  Unfortunately, I have seen landowners lose hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars where they blindly executed serious legal documents without fully understanding their leverage and options.  It is important not to repeat these costly mistakes and make certain…

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Posted on April 24, 2013 at 12:36pm — 2 Comments

Market Enhancement Clauses and Royalty "Deductions: Do I Have a Claim Against a Gas Company For Improper Royalty Payments?

          An extremely hot issue at the present time involves post-production costs or “deductions” that landowners are seeing subtracted from their gas royalty checks.  Typically, boilerplate Oil and Gas Leases offered to landowners clearly permit the gas company to deduct post-production costs for the cost of producing, gathering, storing, separating, treating, dehydrating, processing, transporting and marketing the oil and gas. 

          In the 2010 Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s…

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Posted on February 12, 2013 at 12:00pm

Western Pennsylvania Pipeline Right-of-Way Option Agreements - Please Beware and Be Informed

I have received several calls from western PA landowners and they have provided me the Pipeline Right-of-Way OPTION Agreements presented to them by SWEPI over the last couple months.  I really want to urge landowners to carefully and thoroughly review these Option ROW Agreements before you sign anything.  

I have worked extensively on Pipeline ROW agreements across PA and find this proposed…

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Posted on February 6, 2013 at 4:56pm — 3 Comments

The Gas Company Has Offered Me A Lease Extension For My Expiring Gas Lease: What Should I Do?

Many oil and gas leases throughout Pennsylvania are on the verge of expiring due to the gas companies’ inability to “hold” the property under the lease terms.  Gas companies holding expiring leases are often approaching landowners and seeking an “extension” of the expiring Oil and Gas Lease.  These extensions typically range from six (6) months to two (2) years, but can be for much longer.

Landowners who receive offers to extend their existing Gas Lease should contact…

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Posted on October 31, 2012 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

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