Nanticoke Gas Coalition

"Neighbors helping Neighbors"

Frequently Asked Questions

Natural Gas Lease Forum FAQs(click on link to left) 

(You will be directed to a separate website where you can find answers to the following questions:)

1.  Where can I find out if gas companies are in my area?

2.  What is a landman?

3.  What should I do if I am asked to lease my land for oil/gas exploration?

4.  What is the difference between a lease and a conveyance, or severance?

5.  Is it better to form or join a group, or "go it alone"?

6.  What is an addendum?  Why is it so important?

7.  Do I need an attorney?  And if so, what type of attorney do I want?

8.  What is a pool?

9.  I got ripped off!  My neighbore got more than ten times what I leased for.  Can I demand more?

10.  The price per acre... is that per month or per year for the term of the lease?

11.  I only own 4 acres, my neighbors have leased.  Are the companies interested in my little piece?

12.  The company who wants to lease my land is only offering a $10 an acre bonus.  Should I hold out?