Passing gas: Will seized private land clear way for natural gas pipeline?
“Vermonters might face that scenario if the state’s largest private energy company can get approval for its new natural gas pipeline. Vermont Gas Systems put forth a proposed extension of the Addison Rutland Natural Gas…
Bluegrass Pipeline acquired 40% of land needed for project
“Opponents are getting vocal over a proposed natural gas liquids pipeline that is expected to run through 13 Kentucky counties. The Bluegrass Pipeline says it has already acquired 40 percent of the land needed to…
Judge rules Plains Southcap eminent domain application OK but reserves ultimate judgment
“Plains Southcap — regardless of whether it’s a partnership or a corporation — has the right to file a legal action to take land owned by the local water utility, a judge ruled Tuesday. Now,…
Don’t let extremists, unnecessary laws stymie pipeline
“I felt like the mayor had, at best, a nonchalant attitude toward private-property rights. Worse, she seemed willing to allow much-too-low threshold for the taking of private property – especially for potential uses by other…
Citizens petition Beshear to oppose eminent domain for proposed pipeline
“About 36,250 signatures were presented to Debra Gall, a front-office assistant in the governor’s office, said Sister Claire McGowan of the Dominican Sisters of Peace and executive director of New Pioneers for a Sustainable Future…
Easements being sought for Bluegrass Pipeline
“In the roughly two months before state legislators reconvene to consider bills that could block the Bluegrass Pipeline, the companies involved in the project are nailing down easements – and opponents are meticulously trying to…
Standing room-only crowd seeks answers about Bluegrass Pipeline
“The builders of the controversial Bluegrass Pipeline said they could not commit to avoiding eminent domain to build the line, although they reiterated that they didn’t plan to condemn properties for their use. The statement…
Bluegrass Pipeline draws eminent domain fears; public meeting scheduled
“Williams has reached deals with some landowners in nine out of 13 Kentucky counties where the proposed pipeline would run, company officials have said. They haven’t publicly announced how many landowners have signed the easement…
Kentucky legislators seeking eminent domain protections for landowners in pipeline path
“Two Kentucky lawmakers have pre-filed bills for next year’s General Assembly that they say would help protect property owners from having their land seized for the proposed Bluegrass Pipeline. Republican State Sen. Jimmy Higdon of…
EQT subsidiary seeks access to Greene County property through eminent domain
“Unable to strike a deal with a Greene County couple for an easement beneath their property, a Downtown energy company is seeking to obtain it through eminent domain. Equitrans LP, a subsidiary of EQT Corp.,…