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Energy Training Acquisition Techniques

Discover the keys to success in the energy industry with our specialized training in acquisition techniques. Led by industry experts, our courses delve deep into the strategies and principles essential for navigating the complex landscape of energy acquisition:

Class 101
Right of Way Acquisition Training Midland College

Class 101

Right of Way Acquisitions Training Midland College

Join instructor Don Valden for a comprehensive course on acquiring right of way and utility easements. Gain insights into the fundamental principles and concepts of navigating private and commercial land for energy projects. Interact live with Don Valden, and explore the day-to-day functions of right-of-way agents in oil & gas shale plays and the Permian Basin.

Date & Time: April 25, 2024, Thursday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Location: Midland College Jack E. Brown Conference Hall
3600 N. Garfield St., Midland, TX 79705
Cost: In-State: $500.00 | Out-of-State: $525.00
CEUs: 0.8 CEUs

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Topics Covered

  • Project Planning
  • Route Selection
  • Document Preparation
  • Land Title Research
  • Negotiations and Procedures
  • Compensation
  • Road Crossing Permits
  • Acquiring Surface Sites
  • Oil & Gas Well Connects
  • Condemnation Process & Procedures
  • Pipeline Construction
  • Due Diligence
  • Engineering & Plats
  • Appraisals

Class 102
Right of Way Acquisition Training

Class 102

 

Right of Way Acquisition

Training

 

Join instructor Don Valden for a comprehensive course on acquiring right of way
and utility easements. Gain insights into the fundamental principles and concepts
of navigating private and commercial land for energy projects. Don Valden will
explore the day-to-day functions of Right-of-Way agents in Oil & Gas Shale Plays,
Permian Basin and the Renewable Energy industry.

A man is standing in the dirt next to a pipe.

Topics Covered

  • Project Planning
  • Route Selection
  • Easement & Document Preparation
  • Land Title Research
  • Negotiations and Procedures
  • Compensation
  • Road & Utility Crossing Permits
  • Surface Site Acquisitions
  • Oil & Gas Well Connections
  • Due Diligence Survey & Engineering Drawings & Plats
  • Condemnation Process

Self-Paced Training

What is Self-Paced Training?

Self-Paced training is as it sounds like, refers to the progress of students learning their course work at their own pace and schedule. Self-Paced training allows students to progress through the course materials on their own laptop, computer or electronic devices. Self-Paced training allows students to spend more or less time on each topic. Self-Paced training is one of the best ways to ensure effective learning and students can always go back to the content at any point of time within a specified time and can engage with the course content at their ease.

Who Should Attend: Beginners and Experienced Land Agents

Cost: $495.00

Includes: 8-hour Instruction, Training Manual, Engineering Scale, Document Templates, and 'Certicate Of Completion'.

Right of Way Acquisition Training via Zoom

Join instructor Don Valden for a comprehensive course on acquiring right of way and utility easements. Gain insights into the fundamental principles and concepts of navigating private and commercial land for energy projects. Interact live with Don Valden, and explore the day-to-day functions of Right-of-Way agents in Oil & Gas Shale Plays, Permian Basin and the Renewable Energy industry.

Date & Time: To Be Announced, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: To Be Announced
Cost: $495.00
Includes: 8-hour Instruction, Training Manual, Engineering Scale, Document Templates, and 'Certificate Of Completion'

Who Should Attend: Beginners and Experienced Land Agents

  • Project Planning
  • Route Selection
  • Easement & Document Preparation
  • Land Title Research
  • Negotiations and Procedures
  • Compensation
  • Road & Utility Crossing Permits
  • Surface Site Acquisitions
  • Oil & Gas Well Connections
  • Due Diligence Survey & Engineering Drawings & Plats
  • Condemnation Process

For private classes or more information, contact us at (817) 690-3625.

Class 103
Route Selection Training via Zoom

Class 103

Route Selection Training via Zoom

Date & Time: Saturday, August 10, 2024, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location: 
Cost: $495.00
Includes: 8-hour Instruction, Training Manual, Engineering Scale, Document Templates, and 'Certificate Of Completion'

Who Should Attend: Experienced Land Agents

Right Of Way Route Selection course presented by ARWA, Inc., American Right Of Way Academy.

Every effort has been made to include information in this course that will answer any questions you may have about the process and procedure when selecting a Route for pipeline or utility line right of way.

Our goal is to provide the best academic and vocational training available for all aspects of Right of Way Route Development for the petroleum and energy related industries for experienced Right of Way Agents, Team Leaders or Managers.

The skill set necessary to acquire Rights-of-Way Routes is the same whether you are working in the oil and gas industry, public utilities, wind energy, solar energy, oil & natural gas pipelines, highways & roads or wireless telecommunications.

For the purpose of this course we will focus on acquiring Right Of Way Routes for oil & natural gas pipelines.

We have assembled information which will be helpful for those currently working as an experienced Right Of Way Agent, Manager or Team Leader who wants to become qualified to selecting a route as part of this vital profession.

It is our goal that after taking this course you will have a solid understanding of right of way route  development, route planning using Google Earth, appraisal district data, surface title ownership research, plat maps and their importance to the success of selecting a route for a project.

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Class 104
Transition Oil and Gas to Renewable Energy via Zoom

Class 104

Transition Oil and Gas to Renewable Energy via Zoom

Date & Time: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Cost: $495.00
Includes: 8-hour Instruction, Training Manual, Engineering Scale, Document Templates, and 'Certificate Of Completion'

Who Should Attend: Experienced Land Agents

The Renewable Energy Industry has an overwhelming growing need for highly qualified and experienced land agents and Right of Way agents to acquire Leases and Right of Way easements for the Alternative energy industry.

These specialized Wind and Solar agents are already working in this industry and the energy companies typically do not have the time to train.

There are thousands of experienced Oil & Gas Right of Way agents and Landman looking for jobs and careers in the wind and solar sector however they typically are not hired by the Renewable Energy companies because they lack the Wind & Solar experience.

Don Valden wrote this course primarily for the experienced Oil & Gas agents to teach or Transition them to bring their years of experience to the Alternative industry.

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