Metering Station on my Land

Hello all,

I am currently being approached to place a metering station on my land near an existing pipeline. It is to be approx. a 2 acre site without a noisy compressor.

Im in the dark as to what a fair starting point in the negotiations should be.

Also- as we are in the beginnig stages, I'm not even certain what this site would consist of.

Any advise appreciated. 

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Permalink Reply by Jim Litwinowicz on August 30, 2012 at 3:27am

When you say "it is my understanding" that sounds like that what the agent told you or hinted at. But all that is meaningless unless it is in writing in your contract. Make sure the contract states no compressors or any other equipment other than meters.

Put in a noise clause...something like.."noise to be 70 decibels or less measured 100 feet from meters..... or whatever the standards should be. Require sound blocking where necessary.

Limit how many pipelines or pipeline ROWs may cross your property.

Limit access roads to where you permit them. Same with power lines, communication lines, and more.

Get professional help like an attorney that understand all these issues and more.

Permalink Reply by John OBrien, landowner advocate on September 1, 2012 at 1:09pm

The meters work by measuring the differential pressure on either side of an "orifice" (small diameter hole in metal plate).  When high pressure gas is flowing through this device at high volume, it is basically a high powered "rape whistle".  Yes, it is inside steel pipe.  However steel is a great sound conductor so the noise is heard quite clearly when you are near the meter.  It may not sound all that loud at first, but after hours and hours of hearing it, it can drive you nuts.  Like Jim Litwinowicz and I both have said, "make sure you get a decibel level limit in your contract".  That said, hold out for the most you can get, because once you sign, you are committed.

Permalink Reply by John OBrien, landowner advocate on September 1, 2012 at 2:16pm

Good start, but ask these questions.

1.How many meter runs will be installed?

2.What size pipe will they be?

3.What is the expected pressure range involved?

4.(and one more time) What will the decibel level be say, within 100 feet of the buildings in the direction of your home. (and for that matter any neighbors home in the vicinity, you don't really want to piss off your neighbors do you)

Permalink Reply by Jim Litwinowicz on September 1, 2012 at 2:31pm

Hows this for a recommendation;  Ask to go to a fully operational metering station so that you have an idea of what you are committing to.  Only seems fair to fully understand what you are dealing with.

Permalink Reply by JOHN on September 1, 2012 at 3:32pm

Thanks for the suggestion Jim,

My attorney suggested the same and gave me direction to a meter station near Waynesburg that I certainly will be visiting soon.

Permalink Reply by JOHN on September 1, 2012 at 3:38pm

excellent questions John. Thanks.

Permalink Reply by JOHN on September 1, 2012 at 3:32pm

Fang,

We are in the process of discussing the pipeline easement (to the meter station) as well as the meter station itself. No details yet. Will post as details are learned.

Permalink Reply by JOHN on September 1, 2012 at 3:37pm

Thank you all.

I appreciate ALL of your insights and advice. 

You have been very helpful and this sight has been a Godsend to "regular" landowner such as myself.

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