Photo essay shows effects of Marcellus shale
Thursday, June 16, 2016
Those who have first-hand experienced the effects of the Marcellus shale drilling industry in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia have stories to tell.
The Allegheny Front shared some photos from the Marcellus Shale Documentary Project that tell those stories, including the hardships some residents have faced as water wells were contaminated, rail cars carrying liquefied natural gas pulled up close to homes and acres of land cleared for pipelines.
You can also listen to an interview with one of the curators of the Marcellus Shale Documentary Project exhibit.
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How often do royalty payments come?
Depending on the company, royalty payments can arrive monthly or quarterly.
Are my royalty payments transferable?
Yes. If you plan on selling your property, notify the gas company that is leasing your land and your realtor. They will make arrangements to allow the royalty payments to transfer to a different land owner.
What are royalties?
Royalties are payments from the gas company to the landowner as part of a lease agreement. Royalties payments cannot begin until production begins. The payments are dependent upon the market price of the resource.