Speedway NGL (Grand Prix) Pipeline Update: What Texas Landowners Should Review in Targa’s Initial Offer Letters

Texas landowners are now receiving initial offer letters for the Speedway NGL Pipeline—also known as the Grand Prix Pipeline—associated with Targa’s project. The pipeline proposes a 50-foot-wide permanent easement for a 30-inch NGL line. In this video, Philip Hundl, Attorney at Land Rights Law, explains what landowners should carefully review before signing any easement agreement.

In this video, Philip Hundl of Land Rights Law provides a practical update on the Speedway NGL Pipeline, also known as the Grand Prix Pipeline. As initial offers are now being sent to Texas landowners, he explains why reviewing more than just the compensation amount is critical.

Philip walks through what to examine in the offer packet—particularly the plat, the 50-foot permanent easement, temporary construction workspaces, road bores, access roads, and any proposed surface sites. He emphasizes that understanding the full scope of what is being requested on your property is essential before signing any easement agreement.

The project commonly referred to as the Speedway NGL Pipeline is also known as the Grand Prix Pipeline, with Grand Prix Pipeline, LLC serving as the condemning entity. While the multiple names can be confusing, the key takeaway is that this is a natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline project proposing:

• A 30-inch diameter pipeline
• A 50-foot-wide permanent easement
• Construction primarily along existing or well-established pipeline corridors

Many Texas landowners were first contacted regarding survey access. Now, initial written offer letters for easements are being sent.

If you’ve received one, this is the time to slow down and review the details carefully.

When evaluating an initial easement offer, compensation is only one part of the analysis. Equally important is understanding exactly what rights are being requested and how the project will physically impact your property.

The most critical document in your offer packet is typically the plat.

. The plat will show the proposed route of the permanent easement area across your land. This defines:

• Where the 50-foot permanent easement will be located
• How it aligns with existing pipelines (if applicable)
• Whether it affects key areas such as fields, improvements, homesites, or future development plans

You need to understand not only where the line runs, but how that placement affects the usability and value of the remainder of your property.

In addition to the permanent easement, most projects include temporary workspace areas. These are commonly shown adjacent and parallel to the permanent easement, but they can vary significantly.

Temporary workspaces may include:

• Standard construction workspace
• Additional workspace for bores (such as road crossings)
• Larger areas for bore pits or bore boxes
• Extra workspace in areas where construction is more complex

Landowners should examine:

• How wide are these temporary areas?
• How long will they remain?
• Do they interfere with farming, ranching, or access?

Temporary impacts still matter—especially during active construction.

If the pipeline crosses a public road, the company may bore underneath the roadway rather than open-cut it. Boring operations often require additional temporary workspace near roads for equipment staging and bore boxes.

These areas can expand the overall footprint of the project beyond the 50-foot permanent easement.

Again, reviewing the plat carefully is critical.

Another key issue to review is whether the company is requesting:

• Temporary access roads during construction
• Permanent access roads for ongoing maintenance
• Additional rights to enter and exit your property

Permanent access roads can significantly impact property use, especially if they cut through productive farmland or potential development areas.

In some situations, the company may request additional land for surface sites—such as valve sites or other above-ground facilities.

From a landowner’s perspective, surface sites often resemble a near 100% fee taking of that specific portion of land because:

• The area is permanently occupied
• Improvements may be constructed
• Land use becomes heavily restricted

If a surface site is proposed, it deserves special attention and careful valuation.

If you have received an initial offer related to the Speedway or Grand Prix Pipeline, take the time to review the entire packet carefully—especially the plat.

Understanding your rights and the condemnor’s obligations under Texas eminent domain law can make a meaningful difference in both compensation and long-term property impact.

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Schedule a consultation to better understand your rights before making decisions that permanently affect your property.

• Understanding the Key Elements of the Initial Offer Letter Diagram
• Step 2 of the Texas Land Condemnation Process
• Targa Speedway (Grand Prix) Landowner Rights
• Understanding the Scope of a Pipeline Project on Your Property
• Protect Your Rights When Negotiating Access Easements