Please Contact Our Representatives to Oppose Forced Pooling House Bill 2688 (HB 2688) - GoMarcellusShale.com2024-03-29T11:22:29Zhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/forum/topics/please-contact-our-representatives-to-oppose-forced-pooling-house?groupUrl=hancockcountywv&commentId=2274639%3AComment%3A666689&groupId=2274639%3AGroup%3A57444&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks for your interest in H…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2015-11-19:2274639:Comment:7066292015-11-19T00:52:49.036ZToddhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/ToddSmith
<p>Thanks for your interest in Hancock County! How on earth did you find us? :)</p>
<p>Thanks for your interest in Hancock County! How on earth did you find us? :)</p> Land owner in tioga co pa for…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2015-11-19:2274639:Comment:7065312015-11-19T00:47:34.958ZTom Brianhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/TomBrian
<p>Land owner in tioga co pa for last 50 years........ and leased to shell, on this gms at least 5 years. and say what i believe... </p>
<p>retired last 15 yrs.</p>
<p>Land owner in tioga co pa for last 50 years........ and leased to shell, on this gms at least 5 years. and say what i believe... </p>
<p>retired last 15 yrs.</p> Well stated Joe. I agree wit…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2015-11-18:2274639:Comment:7065302015-11-18T23:57:05.546ZToddhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/ToddSmith
<p>Well stated Joe. I agree with you. Our mineral rights are our own private property to do with as we please. Woody Ireland is the one that introduced the forced pooling bill and now he states that he's actually against forced pooling but wants a bill to enforce it? What's interesting is that some WV Republicans are FOR forced pooling which is DIRECT governmental intervention. It is my understanding that true Conservatives want as little government control as possible. So, what's the…</p>
<p>Well stated Joe. I agree with you. Our mineral rights are our own private property to do with as we please. Woody Ireland is the one that introduced the forced pooling bill and now he states that he's actually against forced pooling but wants a bill to enforce it? What's interesting is that some WV Republicans are FOR forced pooling which is DIRECT governmental intervention. It is my understanding that true Conservatives want as little government control as possible. So, what's the difference in this case? Answer: industry money.</p>
<p>Tom Brian: </p>
<p>You appear to be new to GMS. Do you work for the industry or are you a property owner?</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Todd </p> Every week there is another c…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2015-11-18:2274639:Comment:7063712015-11-18T22:59:22.185ZJoehttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/JosephPachuta
Every week there is another case of mineral owners being cheated by the O&G industry. Every excuse possible to short change mineral owners from the agreements they signed in good faith. What in the world would cause a person to believe that these O&G companies would give a fair share to mineral owners, that they can FORCE into an agreement? They are cheating owners every single day, but you think they will be fair when they have even more leverage? The O&G companies ( on their…
Every week there is another case of mineral owners being cheated by the O&G industry. Every excuse possible to short change mineral owners from the agreements they signed in good faith. What in the world would cause a person to believe that these O&G companies would give a fair share to mineral owners, that they can FORCE into an agreement? They are cheating owners every single day, but you think they will be fair when they have even more leverage? The O&G companies ( on their websites) have pictures of an oil well shown with the drilling underneath the pad. It shows that they are able to gradually guide the drill around a certain area. Like a landowner that does not settle. Let them go around the landowners and no one can complain. If it costs them thousands to go around, maybe they would rather pay that to the mineral owners to go straight through. Joe The forced pooling is a good…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2015-11-18:2274639:Comment:7063542015-11-18T17:29:54.429ZTom Brianhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/TomBrian
<p>The forced pooling is a good thing if done right, like why should someone with 4 acres be allowed to hold up the development of a 1280 unit if they are going to be paid for any G/O piped out and the surface will not be disturbed, the only thing they will lose is the signup lease money ..........</p>
<p>The forced pooling is a good thing if done right, like why should someone with 4 acres be allowed to hold up the development of a 1280 unit if they are going to be paid for any G/O piped out and the surface will not be disturbed, the only thing they will lose is the signup lease money ..........</p> Forced Pooling Bill to be re-…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2015-11-18:2274639:Comment:7058052015-11-18T02:45:27.356ZToddhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/ToddSmith
Forced Pooling Bill to be re-introduced in January:<br />
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<a href="http://wvmetronews.com/2015/11/16/forced-pooling-bill-has-new-life-in-legislature/" target="_blank">http://wvmetronews.com/2015/11/16/forced-pooling-bill-has-new-life-in-legislature/</a>
Forced Pooling Bill to be re-introduced in January:<br />
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<a href="http://wvmetronews.com/2015/11/16/forced-pooling-bill-has-new-life-in-legislature/" target="_blank">http://wvmetronews.com/2015/11/16/forced-pooling-bill-has-new-life-in-legislature/</a> Almost every day we read abou…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2015-06-13:2274639:Comment:6800942015-06-13T01:31:05.898ZJoehttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/JosephPachuta
<p>Almost every day we read about a new poll that says Americans have totally changed their opinion about an issue. Supposedly 1000 people were contacted and refute beliefs that most of us have lived by all our lives. I do not believe any new poll without a lot of proof. Latest studes prove that fracking is fine, but causes earthquakes and ruins ground water. The business fuels the economy, while workers are killed in needless accidents. Mineral owners are enjoying rich rewards, and are being…</p>
<p>Almost every day we read about a new poll that says Americans have totally changed their opinion about an issue. Supposedly 1000 people were contacted and refute beliefs that most of us have lived by all our lives. I do not believe any new poll without a lot of proof. Latest studes prove that fracking is fine, but causes earthquakes and ruins ground water. The business fuels the economy, while workers are killed in needless accidents. Mineral owners are enjoying rich rewards, and are being cheated over royalties, contract wording, and production charges. If given the chance O&G will push through Forced Pooling. Because it benefits them. I can not prove Forced Pooling is bad for mineral owners. I can absolutely guaranteee every one of you that reads this, that you would probably not be happy with a deal your neighbor negotiated for your next new car. Or the location of the home and mortgage rate your mother in law signed you up for, because she knows you need a larger home. No one has the right to make decisions on your minerals, but you. You earned that right, by buying the property, and paying the taxes. We must not lose sight of that fact.</p> Time to gear back up. The En…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2015-06-09:2274639:Comment:6797432015-06-09T16:58:19.118ZKyle Nuttallhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/KyleNuttall
<p>Time to gear back up. The Energy Committee met in Charleston today to discuss Forced Pooling. The agenda appeared to only include supporters.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Committees/Interims/Agenda.cfm?abb=Energy&meet_date=06/08/2015&start_time=9:00%20AM" target="_blank">http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Committees/Interims/Agenda.cfm?abb=Energy&meet_date=06/08/2015&start_time=9:00%20AM</a></p>
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<p>Time to gear back up. The Energy Committee met in Charleston today to discuss Forced Pooling. The agenda appeared to only include supporters.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Committees/Interims/Agenda.cfm?abb=Energy&meet_date=06/08/2015&start_time=9:00%20AM" target="_blank">http://www.legis.state.wv.us/Committees/Interims/Agenda.cfm?abb=Energy&meet_date=06/08/2015&start_time=9:00%20AM</a></p>
<p></p> Delegate Pat McGeehan's colum…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2015-04-08:2274639:Comment:6706292015-04-08T21:06:32.856ZToddhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/ToddSmith
<p><strong>Delegate Pat McGeehan's column in Ohio Valley Shale Play entitled <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'Forced Pooling’ Bad Idea Economically, Ethically:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.shaleplayohiovalley.com/page/content.detail/id/511210.html">http://www.shaleplayohiovalley.com/page/content.detail/id/511210.html</a></span></p>
<p><strong>Delegate Pat McGeehan's column in Ohio Valley Shale Play entitled <span style="text-decoration: underline;">'Forced Pooling’ Bad Idea Economically, Ethically:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.shaleplayohiovalley.com/page/content.detail/id/511210.html">http://www.shaleplayohiovalley.com/page/content.detail/id/511210.html</a></span></p> Joe,
I hope my posting helped…tag:gomarcellusshale.com,2015-03-15:2274639:Comment:6666892015-03-15T19:55:05.077ZToddhttps://gomarcellusshale.com/profile/ToddSmith
<p>Joe,</p>
<p>I hope my posting helped some. I must say that I am very pleasantly surprised that the forced pooling is dead for at least another year thanks to Hancock's own champion of private property rights, Pat McGeehan. It was way too close to passing - that's for sure. Thank you Joe for contacting our state representatives as well. We did make a difference.</p>
<p>Great news!</p>
<p>Todd</p>
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<p>Joe,</p>
<p>I hope my posting helped some. I must say that I am very pleasantly surprised that the forced pooling is dead for at least another year thanks to Hancock's own champion of private property rights, Pat McGeehan. It was way too close to passing - that's for sure. Thank you Joe for contacting our state representatives as well. We did make a difference.</p>
<p>Great news!</p>
<p>Todd</p>
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