In July 2024, Austin-based infrastructure company WhiteWater announced its intention to move forward with the construction of the Blackcomb Pipeline in Texas. Once completed, the pipeline will carry daily up to 2.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas 365 miles from the Permian Basin to the Agua Dulce area. This planned route means the pipeline will start in West Texas and terminate in South Texas.
The pipeline is expected to open in the second half of 2026.
Some landowners in the affected areas have already been contacted about the project. When projects like the Blackcomb Pipeline cross through private land, the government’s power of eminent domain can be used by certain private companies to take private property for the project. Such actions can even occur over the landowner’s objection.
Landowners affected by the Blackcomb Pipeline project should understand their rights. These include the right to contest the use of eminent domain and the right to receive just compensation for damages and any property taken.
Landowner and attorney Dan Gattis understands the process of eminent domain and the frustration that comes with the process. If you want to learn more about how to protect yourself, we can help you with information about fair compensation, appraisal accuracy and the negotiation process, to name a few key concerns.
