Forced pooling delayed again in West Virginia
Friday, March 4, 2016
A bill to allow forced pooling in West Virginia has stalled again in the state legislature. The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register reports forced pooling bills have failed five times in the last six years.
Forced pooling, or lease integration, allows drillers to extract gas from underneath the properties of mineral rights owners who did not sign leases or who could not be contacted, as long as surrounding mineral rights owners signed leases.
During last year’s regular session, the bill failed on its final day with a 49-49 tie vote.
Read more: The Intelligencer / Wheeling News-Register > Forced Pooling Bill Delayed Again in West Virginia Legislature
More about forced pooling in West Virginia:
- West Virginia forced pooling bill comes up again in 2016 Jan. 12, 2016
- Opponents of forced pooling in West Virginia prepare for potential legislation Jan. 4, 2016
- Forced pooling bill resurfaces in West Virginia Nov. 18, 2015
- West Virginia Farm Bureau endorses forced pooling bill Feb. 28, 2015
- Delegate Eldridge announces passage of forced pooling bill in House Energy Committee Feb. 20, 2015
- Forced pooling legislation sought in West Virginia Feb. 17, 2015
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