Ensuring Clear Ownership, Risk Mitigation, and Compliance in Pipeline Infrastructure

What Are Title Services in Midstream Operations?

Title services play a crucial role in verifying land ownership, securing right-of-way (ROW) access, and ensuring legal compliance in midstream pipeline projects. Before pipelines, processing plants, or storage facilities can be built or maintained, operators must confirm who owns the land, what rights exist, and whether there are any encumbrances that could impact operations.

A failure to conduct thorough title research can result in legal disputes, delayed projects, and potential shutdowns due to unresolved land ownership issues. Midstream operators need accurate, reliable title services to navigate complex land records, lease agreements, and mineral rights while ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Percheron’s Role in Midstream Title Services

As a leader in midstream land and title services, Percheron provides comprehensive title research, verification, and curative solutions to ensure pipeline operators have clear and legally compliant land rights. Our title experts help midstream companies:

✔ Verify land ownership and mineral rights for pipeline ROW
✔ Identify encumbrances, liens, and legal restrictions on land use
✔ Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local land laws
✔ Support pipeline lease negotiations and title transfers
✔ Resolve title defects and minimize legal risks

By integrating title services with Percheron’s land, survey, GIS, and environmental expertise, we offer a turnkey solution for midstream operators seeking secure and dispute-free land access.

Percheron’s Comprehensive Title Services for Midstream O&M

Title Research & Ownership Verification

Before any midstream project can begin, a thorough title search is required to confirm ownership and legal rights. Percheron provides:

✅ Title chain verification – Reviewing historical land records to establish a clear ownership timeline
✅ Mineral and surface rights analysis – Identifying severed estate issues that could impact ROW access
✅ Encumbrance and lien detection – Ensuring there are no outstanding claims or financial obligations attached to the land

Right-of-Way Title Examination & Clearance

Midstream pipelines require secure ROW agreements that comply with state and federal laws. Percheron offers:

✅ ROW title research – Ensuring pipelines are built on land with clear, legal access
✅ Easement verification and mapping – Identifying existing utility corridors, transportation routes, and restrictions
✅ Title insurance coordination – Protecting pipeline operators from undiscovered legal claims

Title Curative Services

Title defects can delay midstream projects and lead to costly litigation. Percheron’s title curative services include:

✅ Ownership dispute resolution – Assisting in quiet title actions and legal clarifications
✅ Correcting title inconsistencies – Fixing errors in legal descriptions, missing signatures, and incomplete records
✅ Missing heir and probate research – Identifying potential legal heirs or claimants to disputed property

Leasehold & Encumbrance Review

Many midstream projects involve land with existing leases, easements, and legal restrictions. Percheron ensures operators are aware of:

✅ Oil and gas leases that could affect ROW access
✅ Surface-use restrictions impacting pipeline construction
✅ Utility or government easements requiring additional permitting

Due Diligence for Acquisitions & Divestitures

Before acquiring or divesting pipeline assets, operators need accurate title records and risk assessments. Percheron provides:

✅ Title risk assessments for mergers and acquisitions
✅ Regulatory compliance verification – Ensuring land rights align with FERC, PHMSA, and DOT requirements
✅ Document preparation and digital title tracking

Why Choose Percheron for Midstream Title Services?

✔ Decades of Experience in Title Research & Curative Solutions – A trusted name in pipeline title verification
✔ Seamless Integration with Land, Survey & GIS Teams – Providing turnkey ROW and land access solutions
✔ Regulatory Expertise – Ensuring compliance with FERC, PHMSA, DOT, and state land use laws
✔ Cost-Effective Title Risk Mitigation – Reducing project delays with proactive title issue resolution
✔ Advanced Digital Title Management – Leveraging GIS and document automation for accurate record-keeping

FAQs About Midstream Title Services

Why do midstream operators need title research?

Title research ensures legal land access for pipeline construction and operations by verifying ownership, easements, and restrictions.

What happens if there is a title defect?

Title defects can delay projects or lead to legal disputes. Percheron’s curative services resolve errors, disputes, and missing documentation to ensure clear title rights.

How do mineral rights affect midstream ROW agreements?

In some cases, mineral rights owners may have legal precedence over surface landowners, requiring additional negotiations and approvals for pipeline construction.

Can Percheron provide title insurance for pipeline ROW projects?

Yes. We coordinate title insurance policies to protect midstream operators from future ownership claims and financial liabilities.

What is involved in due diligence for pipeline asset acquisitions?

Percheron conducts title reviews, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance checks to ensure secure and dispute-free asset transfers.

Partner with Percheron for Expert Title Solutions in Midstream Operations

Securing clear and legally compliant land rights is essential for pipeline success. Percheron’s title experts provide comprehensive research, verification, and curative solutions that help midstream operators mitigate risk, avoid delays, and maintain regulatory compliance.

📞 Contact Us Today to learn more about how Percheron’s title services can support your midstream projects.