Granted by the Montgomery County District Court on September 15, 2025, broadly enjoining above-ground compressor activities on Blackfin’s tract near Bartholet Home Furnishings.
Blackfin issued a relocation notice on October 8, 2025, following the injunction—averting immediate risk to nearby properties.
On October 28, 2025, the Court denied Blackfin’s Motion for Clarification and enjoined all production and development on the property as to remaining pipeline appurtenances.
On November 4, 2025, Blackfin completed full removal of all remaining above-ground pipeline and compressor facilities from its tract adjacent to Bartholet Home Furnishings—clearing the site completely and restoring the Bartholets’ view to its pre-project condition.
From Filing to Full Clearance
Bartholet Properties v. Blackfin Conroe Compressor Station
Our client—a multigenerational retail family operating in Conroe for over 60 years—faced the siting of a high-pressure compressor station approximately 137 feet from their established store on an adjacent tract owned by Blackfin. The case centered on enforcement of a restrictive covenant governing the use of Blackfin’s property, which prohibited industrial and compressor station activity of this nature.
By focusing on the plain terms and intent of the covenant, we demonstrated that Blackfin’s planned compressor station use violated clear property restrictions designed to protect adjacent commercial operations. The injunction, relocation, and ultimate removal of facilities upheld the enforceability of those protections.
Result: The injunction, relocation, clarification ruling, and final site clearance safeguarded the Bartholet family business and affirmed the strength of property-based relief in pipeline disputes.
“We are deeply thankful to our attorney, Seth Rubinson, the Court, and our community for their unwavering support.”
Affected by a Compressor Station or Pipeline?
If you or your business are being threatened by a proposed compressor station, above-ground pipeline facilities, or other high-pressure pipeline infrastructure near your property, early strategy is everything. We combine injunction-ready pleadings, engineering affidavits, and restrictive covenant analysis to secure timely relief before construction or commissioning makes the risk permanent.