Pipeline easement

[Jlblake]

Hello all,

Are any of you guys involved in the Leon to Marquez Inlet pipeline? I got my initial offer for an easement. The easement is on the edge of my property so very minimally intrusive. My understanding is the initial offer is always a low ball and so I’m trying to figure out how high I should ask for. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Get a lawyer that does easements

 

[Jlblake]

Get a lawyer that does easements

Thanks. I’ve got a call scheduled for Monday with one. Just trying to figure out how I’m gonna know if they are worth the money. I believe they’ll make the agreement better but I’m trying to figure out how much money I should ask for

 

[ponytug]

+1 on the attorney, but get one that specializes in pipeline easements. They know the drill, and should know the likely value.

All the best, Peter

 

[Drstrangeglove]

Pipelines have deep pockets. One around here, cut our fiber last year. As we were repairing it, a friend the worked for them, said they were expecting a $50,000 bill. They gave me a team of Mexicans, a translator and a cat 360. I only had to bring in a splicer. They did all the digging, and we padded the bill best we thought we could get away with, and it was only about $8k to 10k.

I would learn Spanish if I could get a team that worked as hard as those dudes.

 

[riptides]

Pipelines have deep pockets. One around here, cut our fiber last year. As we were repairing it, a friend the worked for them, said they were expecting a $50,000 bill. They gave me a team of Mexicans, a translator and a cat 360. I only had to bring in a splicer. They did all the digging, and we padded the bill best we thought we could get away with, and it was only about $8k to 10k.

I would learn Spanish if I could get a team that worked as hard as those dudes.

Just a shout out for your username handle. Too cool.

 

[dodge man]

I’m not going to say the first offer is their offer but they know people talk. If they give you more they have to give to everyone. There is a pretty good chance they will have to go through condemnation for someone so if you hold out for too much they’ll add you to the pile. I agree, if you talk to an attorney experienced in this they will tell you what to expect.

 

[WM75Guy]

We have had several pipeline easements negotiated by our attorney. As others have said, get one that works in the oil/gas industry and knows easements. We always have received higher rates than the first offer. It easily covers his fees.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

Ours has way covered his fees. We are still in negotiations and we expect double the original offer, plus better terms, payment for future pipes, temp lines, work space, etc.