Pipeline Equities
PO Box 571977
Houston, Texas 77257
Phone: 713-623-0690
excavation & removal
of easements
pipeline property valuation
The Hidden Challenge Beneath Houston’s Growth Houston is booming. New neighborhoods and commercial projects are popping up everywhere you look. But there’s something most people don’t see—a maze of old pipelines running beneath the surface. These aren’t just any pipelines. They’re the remnants of Houston’s long history as the nation’s
Pipeline Equities provides comprehensive underground tank and pipeline abandonment services that ensure regulatory compliance while protecting property values and the environment.
In the evolving landscape of industrial infrastructure management, abandoned pipelines represent a complex intersection of strategic asset optimization and environmental stewardship. Drawing from extensive litigation experience and industry expertise, particularly highlighted by David Howell’s comprehensive involvement, we observe intricate dynamics that demand sophisticated analytical frameworks for value extraction and risk
Let’s have a practical conversation about what to do with pipelines that have reached the end of their useful life. This is a bigger decision than many realize – one that impacts landowners, companies, and communities for decades to come. Understanding Your Options When a pipeline’s working days are over,
The energy infrastructure landscape has been undergoing dramatic transformations over the years driven by the global shift toward renewable energy sources, evolving environmental regulations, and changing market dynamics. As it continues to evolve, the proper valuation of decommissioned line pipe has become increasingly important for asset managers, investors, and industry
If you’re sitting on unused line pipe assets, you might be overlooking a significant opportunity to recover value from what many consider a liability. Whether you’re managing a small regional network or overseeing major pipeline infrastructure, understanding your options for unused line pipe can transform these dormant assets into immediate
Are you trying to navigate the legalities of a potential pipeline easement on your land? Since you are granting a pipeline company to use a portion of your land for their pipeline, you must fully understand the terms of any easement agreement and consult with legal counsel before signing. This
Easement issues related to Indian tribes in the United States often involve legal and jurisdictional complexities, as tribal lands are subject to unique legalities. First, there are jurisdictional concerns. We have to determine which entity has jurisdiction over the easement and this can be complicated. Tribal lands are considered sovereign
Choosing the right line pipes will ensure efficiency, durability, and safety whether it is being used in oil and gas, water distribution, or construction. The selection process should involve considering material, size, pressure rating, and environmental conditions. We use steel pipes for high-pressure applications due to their strength and durability,
Line pipes are coated to protect them from corrosion, abrasion, and environmental factors. It extends their lifespan and maintains operational efficiency. If you are looking to purchase coated line pipe, contact us today! Line Pipe Coating Options: Coatings act as a barrier against corrosion, preventing pipe surface damage and ensuring
Pipeline appraisal is a complex process that requires a delicate balance of art and science to determine the true value of these critical assets. Various methods are employed by experts to appraise pipelines, each offering unique insights into their financial worth. To navigate pipeline valuation, we need to delve into
Pipeline repurposing has been finding itself at the forefront of a sustainability revolution. As the world grapples with the need for eco-friendly solutions and repurposing existing infrastructure, pipelines are emerging as unexpected heroes in the pursuit of a greener future. Pipeline Equities are experts in repurposing pipelines and giving them
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You will see how we deal with landowners regarding notification and recordings. How to draft a contract of sale with models by: Exxon, Texaco, Koch and others and pictures showing actual work in process.
The manual shows Pipeline Equities job references, right of way releases, agreements and the history and background of Pipeline Equities and managing partner David Howell. These references touch on parts of the six million feet of line removed or handled by the company over the past twenty years.
A line pipe table describing various weights, grades, and pressure ratings of ERW and seamless line pipe is included. This section is an indispensable tool for anyone doing operational word with line pipe.
Also included are extensive glossaries of pipe, pipeline, and right of way terms.
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This handbook written by David Howell, managing partner of Pipeline Equities is the basic text of any pipeline valuation. All of the essential factors for establishing the value of a pipeline are discussed along with exclusive proprietary formulas and tables essential to a certified appraisal.
Also included are 32 pages of pipe weight and grades tables that cover virtually any situation which might be encountered regarding line pipe requirements. Additionally you’ll find an extensive glossary of pipe, pipeline and right of way terminology is part of the Handbook.
Subjects include: Replacement, Right of Way, Surface Inventory, Throughput, Salvage/Recovery, and comparable sales histories to name a few of the basic factors of pipeline appraisal.
The author recognized a need for a report or “how to” manual for properly appraising pipelines and pipeline right of ways. Currently the work is being done by accounting firms, engineers, and real estate appraisers.
Howell has forty-five years experience in many sectors of the petroleum industry from drilling contractor and oil and gas operator to pipe and supply distribution throughout the world. He has published Tradex Equipment magazine, the Whole World Oil Directory, and the Texas Oil Register.
For the past twenty years, Howell has been almost exclusively engaged in pipeline sales and acquisition, appraisal, removal for salvage, environmental remediation and general pipeline operations.
Howell currently serves on board of the Pipeline Appraisal Institute and is a member of the International Right of Way Association. Howell is a graduate of Texas A&M University – Kingsville and a native of Alice, Texas. He is currently residing in Houston and is the managing partner of Pipeline Equities.
