What’s at stake in pipeline proposal
“The dispute centers on a plan by Kinder Morgan, a mega-corporation in the energy business (see its website to get a sense of the Goliath in this story) to build a pipeline through the Hilltowns….
Eminent domain bill killed; ethics complaint on lobbyist considered
“The Colorado House last week voted to kill Senate Bill 14-093, which would have granted eminent domain rights to oil pipeline companies. The House’s action came at the request of the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Jenise…
Eminent domain oil pipeline bill fails in Colorado House
“The Colorado House of Representatives voted to postpone action on a bill sponsored by state Sen. Scott Renfroe, R-Greeley, to give oil companies the authority to enact eminent domain to seize private property for oil…
After ruling, eminent domain ban for Bluegrass Pipeline stalls in Ky. legislature
“The Ky. Senate finished the main business of the 2014 General Assembly without taking up legislation that would outlaw condemnation for the controversial Bluegrass Pipeline project. House Bill 31, which bans companies building natural gas…
Texas Landowners Win $2.1 Million Judgment Against Pipeline Company Over Lower Property Value
“North Texas family members have won a $2.1 million verdict against a pipeline company after their parcel of land lost value because an easement was taken for a gas line. This marks the third time…
Kentucky House passes bill prohibiting Bluegrass Pipeline from seizing property
“There’s a new potential clog in the proposed Bluegrass Pipeline. The Kentucky House today handed opponents of the project a big victory. After an hour of passionate debate, the House passed a bill designed to…
LETTER: Bill would give oil and gas industry power of eminent domain
“Colorado Senate Bill 14-093 gives the oil and gas industry the power of eminent domain for placement of pipelines, denying public and private landowners their right to negotiate placement or reject pipelines on their property….
The Bluegrass Pipeline: A Bad Deal From Beginning to End
“With the rise in fracking for shale gas, so too comes a rise in pipelines and other infrastructure used to get the product to market. One such pipeline, the Bluegrass Pipeline, is proposed to cut…
Eminent domain panel set for Cattle Raisers Convention
“Two of the state’s leading experts on private property laws in Texas will headline a panel on eminent domain, particularly as it pertains to the increased number of oil and gas pipelines in Texas. The…
Uses and Abuses of Eminent Domain in the Commonwealth
“Last October, energy industry firms began gauging interest within Kentucky for construction of a natural gas liquids (“NGL”) pipeline.FN1 Operating under the name Bluegrass Pipeline (“Pipeline”), the new Pipeline will span thirteen counties, and connect…