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Can an energy company legally take my land to construct its natural gas or hydropower project?

April 26, 2017COMPANY construct energy hydropower land legally natural gas project

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Can an energy company legally take my land to construct its natural gas or hydropower project?

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Yes, but only if the energy company has a certificate or license issued by FERC and has gone through a court of law. The certificate or license gives the energy company the right of eminent domain. However, FERC encourages companies and landowners to negotiate easements to avoid going to Court.