Providing Energy/ Working Together
to Protect the Land, Air and Water
Those who provide the secure supplies of natural gas and oil
that our citizens need to heat their homes, operate their farms,
get to their jobs and recreation -- and that fuel our economy
-- are important stewards of our land, air and water. They are
committed to doing the right things to ensure energy
supplies in environmentally preferable ways. They also respect
and value their relationships with others who make their livings
and raise their families on the land that also produces energy.
And they know that we all must work together as users of our
land.
The members of the natural gas and oil exploration and production
sector, and the service companies that support their activities,
also know what it takes to be good neighbors and to work
with land owners and surface users.
Honesty
- Always be honest and straightforward
- Do not misrepresent the impact of
an operation; do not minimize the impact of an operation when
asked by the surface owner/user
- Never promise what you cannot deliver
and always deliver what you promise
Communication
- Communication is the critical element
- Personal contact is essential
- Involve landowners prior to the onset
of a project whenever possible
- Strive to recognize potential impacts
and address them in advance
- Provide direct access to personnel
responsible for operations
on a landowner's property
Performance
- Always consider the environment while
finding, developing and producing the natural gas and oil
consumers need
- Ensure that limiting surface disturbance
is a priority
- Address cleanup and restoration duties,
whatever they may be,
as quickly as feasible
- Be consistent in considering the circumstances
in determining when and how to compensate a landowner regarding
surface use
- "Walk the Talk"-Follow through
on all promises and commitments
