Every project presents it’s own unique challenges. That’s why MSL meets with you to determine a project’s complexity and the best way to approach it.
Establishing lines of communication with the landowners and regulatory authorities is crucial. And our job isn’t finished once agreements are in place, either. MSL continues to monitor the project to resolve landowner issues when they occur.
By assigning one of our agents as your single point of contact throughout the project, we ensure the right person is familiar with all aspects and guides your project to a successful conclusion.
Our services include:
- Availability studies and acquiring free hold mineral rights.
- Crown applications, including Aboriginal and First Nation consultation.
- Acquisition of surface rights on both private and public lands.
- Surface rights board applications and hearing attendance.
- Public consultation and notification with respect to AER directives.
- Regulatory hearings and public information sessions.
- Administration of third party requests and consents.
- Rental reviews, in accordance with applicable legislation.
- Investigating and settling damage claims.
- Notification requirements for Directive 56 and 60.
- Directive 35 consultation.
- Assisting in file design and administration.
- Land sale bids.
- Acquisition of Utility Rights of Way for power lines.
Upstream Oil & Gas
MSL Land has been successfully acquiring Surface Rights to oil and gas sector for over 30 years. Our team is always evolving with the ever changing environment that we work in, to ensure the success of our past, present and future relationships.
Our Oil and Gas Services Include:
- Project management
- Planning and route selection
- First Nations consultation
- Crown applications
- Acquisition of surface rights for wells, roads, pipelines, facilities and temporary work space
- Rental reviews
- Settlement of damage claims
- Water crossing inspections
- Surface Rights Board hearings and preparation
- Public consultation
- Consultation and notification requirements for Directive 35, 56 and 60
- Freehold mineral acquisition
- Attendance at crown land sales
- Crown mineral postings, bidding and use of 5 company names
Midstream Oil & Gas
MSL Land has been working with midstream oil and gas companies since the late 80’s. Whether it is for taking of new Rights of Way or a Proactive integrity program our staff have the expertise to complete the project in the most cost effective way.
Our Midstream Oil and Gas Services Include:
- Project management
- Acquisition of integrity inspection programs
- Planning and route selection
- First Nations consultation
- Crown applications
- Acquisition of surface rights
- Settlement of damage claims
- Surface Rights Board hearings and preparation
- Public consultation
- Construction liaison
UAV Mapping and Imagery
Rob Gunn started flying drones recreationally several years ago and has since turned this hobby into another valuable service provided by MSL Land. MSL is fully certified with Transport Canada under it’s Special Flight Operations Certificate and is committed to using UAV’s in a safe and responsible manner.
Our UAV Services Include:
- Orthomosaic mapping
- 3D modelling of ground and structures
- Multi-spectral imaging for crop and plant health
- Elevation mapping for drainage
- Inspections (wind tower, solar panel, flare stacks)
- NDVI mapping
- Sales and service (fixed wing and multirotor)
Transmission and Distribution
MSL Land has extensive knowledge in working with regulated companies and working within a cost structure that needs to be diligently adhered to. We know what it takes to be successful under these conditions.
Our Transmission and Distribution Services Include:
- Project management
- Planning and route selection
- First Nations consultation
- Crown applications
- Acquisition of surface rights for gas and power transmission and distribution lines
- Facilitation of land purchases
- Settlement of damage claims
- Public consultation
- Construction liaison
Renewable Energy
MSL Land strives to be a leader in renewable energy. As the country looks to clean alternatives our management, field agents and land analysts are constantly educating each other on methods to stay ahead of the ever changing industry.
Our Renewable Energy Services Include:
- Project management
- Planning and route selection
- First Nations consultation
- Crown applications
- Acquisition of surface rights for wind and solar power
- Facilitation of land purchases
- Settlement of damage claims
- Public consultation
- Construction liaison
Acquisitions & Divestitures and Contract Staffing
MSL Land has helped company’s complete A & D projects ahead of schedule and budget since we began offering this service. Whether the project requires one, five or ten analysts we have candidates in place or pre-vetted, this enables us to assemble the team that will work best in the given situation.
Our A & D and Contract Staffing Services Include:
- Road use lets and takes
- Surface and mineral land analysts on contract basis
- Staff placement, short or long term
- Due diligence file review
- Title analysis
- File cleanup
- Data entry
Environmental
MSL land is able to offer environmental services to our clients through strategic partnerships forged over time.
Our Environmental Services Include:
- Enhanced Approval Process (EAP) consultation
- Historical resource applications and impact assessments
- Archeological surveys
Municipal Districts
MSL Land has worked with Counties and Municipal Districts to secure the rights for water pipelines, road widenings and transfers of land. We can go the distance to complete the project at hand whether it is acquiring easements for Rights of Way with willful proponents or Expropriation, MSL will see the project through to completion.
Our Municipal District Services Include:
- Road Widening/Back slope
- Expropriation, Surface leases
- Water Pipeline Rights of Way
- Easements
- Utility Right of Ways, Municipal and Rural
- Flood Mitigation Control
- Municipal Surface Infrastructure
- Subdivision Applications
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