CENTER TWP — A company wants to build a natural gas pipeline through the township, but little is known of the possible project.

Some residents are being targeted for permanent easements on their property for the gas and associated liquids pipeline.

EdgeMarc Energy Holdings, an oil and gas exploration and production company based in Canonsburg, sent letters to some township property owners early in August seeking 50-foot wide easements to construct the pipeline.

The letter said the purpose of the pipeline is to allow the company to develop its natural gas leaseholds in the area by moving the products from well locations to places that process the gas.

EdgeMarc Energy officials could not be reached for comment.

The project’s crew chief, Steve Kelly Jr., of SW Kelly Land Services, declined to comment.

The company is requesting permission from landowners to enter their properties to do surveys needed to finalize pipeline routes, according to the letter.

These surveys would include environmental assessments of wetlands and endangered species. Residents who grant permission for the survey may see ribbons or wooden stakes mapping out the potential pipeline on the property.

EdgeMarc said in the letter that the company will fully compensate landowners for any damages from the survey.

Once the survey is complete, EdgeMarc would begin negotiations with property owners to acquire the easements.

Ron Flatt, the chairman of the township supervisors, said he was aware the company was contacting residents, but didn’t know details of the project.

David Johnston, the director of the Butler County zoning commission, said he was not aware the company was contacting residents.

The letter states for questions, landowners can contact Kelly Jr. at 304-532-3594.