Updated June 16, 2026 When a pipeline company contacts a Pennsylvania landowner, the company representative may suggest that the project is inevitable. The landowner may be told: These statements can create pressure. But a Pennsylvania landowner should not assume that a pipeline company has the power to take property simply because a landman says so…. Read more »
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Pipeline Survey Requests in Pennsylvania: Do You Have to Allow Access to Your Property?
Many Pennsylvania landowners first learn about a pipeline project when they receive a letter requesting permission to enter their property for a survey. These requests are often presented as routine—but they are not insignificant. Survey access is typically the first step toward a permanent pipeline easement, and how you respond can directly impact your rights,… Read more »
Pipeline Easements in Pennsylvania: What Landowners Need to Know Before Signing Anything
If you are a Pennsylvania landowner approached by a pipeline company, you may be told that signing a pipeline easement is routine—or even unavoidable. It is neither. Pipeline easements are binding legal agreements that permanently affect your property rights, land value, and future use of your land. Once signed, these agreements can last indefinitely and… Read more »
Understanding FERC’s Pipeline Certificate Process: What Every Pennsylvania Landowner Must Know
Introduction: When a Pipeline Company Comes Knocking For many Pennsylvania landowners, the first contact with a natural gas pipeline company comes as a surprise. A letter arrives in the mail, a land agent appears at the door, or survey stakes suddenly show up along a property line. Often the landowner has no idea that a… Read more »
