Posts by WVSORO
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Eric Gordon
Lawyer WVSORO December 29, 2011
General Advice, Property damage and loss of water, Coal bed methane claims. WV and PA More
Lawyer WVSORO December 29, 2011
General Advice, Property damage and loss of water, Coal bed methane claims. WV and PA More
John Barrett, Bailey Glasser, LLP
Lawyer WVSORO December 29, 2011
Pipeline Negotiations, Right of Way Agreement, Litigation, Eminent Domain, Gas/Pipeline Explosions or Other Injuries. WV More
Lawyer WVSORO December 29, 2011
Pipeline Negotiations, Right of Way Agreement, Litigation, Eminent Domain, Gas/Pipeline Explosions or Other Injuries. WV More
J. Kristofer Cormany, Cormany Law, PLLC
Lawyer WVSORO December 29, 2011
Property damage, Personal injury, Loss of water. WV More
Lawyer WVSORO December 29, 2011
Property damage, Personal injury, Loss of water. WV More
Downstream Strategies, LLC
Water Testing WVSORO December 29, 2011
Services provided statewide: Water testing, including surface waters, springs, and wells. More
Water Testing WVSORO December 29, 2011
Services provided statewide: Water testing, including surface waters, springs, and wells. More
WVSORO Comments on Marcellus Draft Bill
Blog WVSORO December 9, 2011
Issues: Legislation, Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
Blog WVSORO December 9, 2011
Issues: Legislation, Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
Stronger Marcellus Shale Legislation Needed
Blog WVSORO December 9, 2011
In November the legislature's Joint Select Committee on Marcellus Shale recommended a bill to regulate Marcellus Shale drilling in West Virginia. Now that the committee has completed its work, a special session to adopt new drilling regulations now appears likely. More
Issues: Legislation, Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
Blog WVSORO December 9, 2011
In November the legislature's Joint Select Committee on Marcellus Shale recommended a bill to regulate Marcellus Shale drilling in West Virginia. Now that the committee has completed its work, a special session to adopt new drilling regulations now appears likely. More
Issues: Legislation, Marcellus shale, Oil and Gas
Battle for Wetzel County – Journey OnEarth documentary by Snag Films and Natural Resources Defense Council
Blog, Surface Owner Story WVSORO November 17, 2011
In the mountains of rural West Virginia, it’s a modern day gold rush. Breakthroughs in technology are allowing gas companies to tap a resource hidden deep in the earth, but at what cost? More
Issues: Marcellus shale
Blog, Surface Owner Story WVSORO November 17, 2011
In the mountains of rural West Virginia, it’s a modern day gold rush. Breakthroughs in technology are allowing gas companies to tap a resource hidden deep in the earth, but at what cost? More
Issues: Marcellus shale
Surface Owners’ Responses to the Myths and Distortions Put Out by the Industry On the Dangers of Marcellus Shale Horizontal Drilling
Blog WVSORO November 7, 2011
Serious environmental concerns, plus concerns about abuses of surface owners are a result of Marcellus Shale horizontal drilling More
Issues: Horizontal wells, Marcellus shale
Blog WVSORO November 7, 2011
Serious environmental concerns, plus concerns about abuses of surface owners are a result of Marcellus Shale horizontal drilling More
Issues: Horizontal wells, Marcellus shale
The experience of one landowner in Upshur County who signed a permit
Seismic and Geophysical Advice WVSORO October 20, 2011
Dawson did put the GPS for my animals in the helicopter navigation computers. However, at least twice they were headed my way, spotted me out doors, then changed course. They still come within a 100 feet horizontally of the animals but they will not fly directly over, unless no one is looking. More
Issues: Noise, Seismic testing
Seismic and Geophysical Advice WVSORO October 20, 2011
Dawson did put the GPS for my animals in the helicopter navigation computers. However, at least twice they were headed my way, spotted me out doors, then changed course. They still come within a 100 feet horizontally of the animals but they will not fly directly over, unless no one is looking. More
Issues: Noise, Seismic testing
ION or some other company wants to do seismic testing on my land. What should I do?
Seismic and Geophysical Advice WVSORO October 19, 2011
WVSORO first was asked about 3D seismic surveys in early 2010 when Chesapeake Energy hired Dawson Geophysical to do seismic testing there. It was a learning process for us. More
Issues: Seismic testing
Seismic and Geophysical Advice WVSORO October 19, 2011
WVSORO first was asked about 3D seismic surveys in early 2010 when Chesapeake Energy hired Dawson Geophysical to do seismic testing there. It was a learning process for us. More
Issues: Seismic testing
WVSORO Surface Owners’ News – Fall 2011
Newsletter WVSORO October 4, 2011
Also see Earthworks Factsheet: Epa Hydraulic Fracturing Air Pollution Rules – Talking Points & Background Marcellus Shale Committee Making Progress on New Drilling Regulations, but Surface Owners’ Issues Remain Unaddressed | DEP Accepting Comments on Horizontal Drilling Rules More
Issues: DEP, Horizontal wells, Marcellus shale, Pollution
Newsletter WVSORO October 4, 2011
Also see Earthworks Factsheet: Epa Hydraulic Fracturing Air Pollution Rules – Talking Points & Background Marcellus Shale Committee Making Progress on New Drilling Regulations, but Surface Owners’ Issues Remain Unaddressed | DEP Accepting Comments on Horizontal Drilling Rules More
Issues: DEP, Horizontal wells, Marcellus shale, Pollution
How Can I Get Ownership, Or a Chance at Ownership, Of the Minerals Under My Land?
Aquiring Mineral Rights Under Your Land, Buying Land Advice, WV Surface Owners' Guide Update WVSORO September 20, 2011
If you own the surface but not the minerals it is a very, very good idea to try to get ownership of the minerals. Even if the ownership of the minerals is divided up (often times in what people call “heirship”) and you can only get ownership of a fraction of the minerals, it is a very good idea to do that. More
Issues: Leasing, Oil and Gas
Aquiring Mineral Rights Under Your Land, Buying Land Advice, WV Surface Owners' Guide Update WVSORO September 20, 2011
If you own the surface but not the minerals it is a very, very good idea to try to get ownership of the minerals. Even if the ownership of the minerals is divided up (often times in what people call “heirship”) and you can only get ownership of a fraction of the minerals, it is a very good idea to do that. More
Issues: Leasing, Oil and Gas
Breathing air near compressors, wells etc.
Gas Leaks Advice WVSORO September 10, 2011
Have you been smelling odors from, or just been living near, production facilities such as gas wells and compressors? Have you been having medical problems, like bloody noses, headaches or trouble breathing? More
Issues: Oil and Gas, Pollution
Gas Leaks Advice WVSORO September 10, 2011
Have you been smelling odors from, or just been living near, production facilities such as gas wells and compressors? Have you been having medical problems, like bloody noses, headaches or trouble breathing? More
Issues: Oil and Gas, Pollution
A gas company wants me to sign an amendment to an old lease! I own the surface and the minerals. Should I sign it?
Leasing / Amendment Advice WVSORO September 1, 2011
This article is only for people who own both the surface and all or part of the minerals of a tract of property. More
Issues: Leasing, Oil and Gas
Leasing / Amendment Advice WVSORO September 1, 2011
This article is only for people who own both the surface and all or part of the minerals of a tract of property. More
Issues: Leasing, Oil and Gas
Top 10 Tips for Surface Owners Before/When the Oil and Gas Driller Shows Up
WV Surface Owners' Guide Update WVSORO August 15, 2011
1. Get ready now! The driller will send you a copy of his drilling permit application with the well site and access roads already selected and surveyed less than 15 days before the permit can issue. More
Issues: Leasing, Oil and Gas
WV Surface Owners' Guide Update WVSORO August 15, 2011
1. Get ready now! The driller will send you a copy of his drilling permit application with the well site and access roads already selected and surveyed less than 15 days before the permit can issue. More
Issues: Leasing, Oil and Gas
See Chapter 9 of the West Virginia Surface Owner’s Guide to Oil and Gas
Buying Land Advice WVSORO July 15, 2011
We have one additional piece of advice since the publication of the Guide. You can use two state web sites to try to find if there are any wells near you and what their condition is. More
Issues: DEP, Oil and Gas
Buying Land Advice WVSORO July 15, 2011
We have one additional piece of advice since the publication of the Guide. You can use two state web sites to try to find if there are any wells near you and what their condition is. More
Issues: DEP, Oil and Gas
Look for springs when commenting on well site locations!
WV Surface Owners' Guide Update WVSORO July 7, 2011
If the well site is constructed over a spring, the water coming out of the spring will destabilize the site. More
Issues: DEP, Oil and Gas, Water
WV Surface Owners' Guide Update WVSORO July 7, 2011
If the well site is constructed over a spring, the water coming out of the spring will destabilize the site. More
Issues: DEP, Oil and Gas, Water