Can anyone give me the current prevailing rates for Surface Use in Howard County? This is what they are offering.
Well Pad $7,500/acre
Central Production Facility Pad $7,500/acre
New Roadways $50/rod
Electrical Easement $50/rod
Pipeline Right-of-Way Easement $150/rod
Well Pad Expansion or additional Well Pad $7,500/acre
Central Production Facility Pad Expansion or
Additional CPF Pad $7,500/acre
My advice is to find an attorney who does not have a conflict of interest to research not only the rates but your land owner rights before agreeing to ANYTHING!
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as a Business Member participating in many conversations throughout the site (note the blue colored “B” on their picture and blue text on their posts).
These practitioners are often able to provide the specific (and often localized) services that meet your needs.