The Williams Companies, Inc. is a natural gas infrastructure company providing pipeline transportation and midstream services.
The Williams Companies, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, functions as a leading energy infrastructure firm primarily within the United States. Organized into distinct segments, including Transmission & Gulf of Mexico, Northeast G&P, West, and Gas & NGL Marketing Services, the company operates an extensive network of pipelines and facilities crucial for energy transportation and processing. The Transmission & Gulf of Mexico segment encompasses the Transco and Northwest natural gas pipelines, alongside assets for natural gas gathering, processing, crude oil handling, and transportation in the Gulf Coast region. Additionally, it manages petrochemical and feedstock pipelines vital for regional industrial operations.
In the Northeast G&P sector, The Williams Companies engages in midstream activities focused on gathering, processing, and fractionating natural gas in the prolific Marcellus and Utica shale regions. This includes operations primarily in Pennsylvania, New York, and eastern Ohio, where it plays a pivotal role in supporting energy production and distribution infrastructure. The West segment oversees gas gathering, processing, and treatment operations across diverse shale regions, such as the Rockies, Barnett, Eagle Ford, Haynesville, Anadarko, Arkoma, and Permian basins. Additionally, it operates NGL fractionation and storage facilities in central Kansas, contributing to the company's integrated energy solutions.
The Gas & NGL Marketing Services division provides comprehensive wholesale marketing, trading, storage, and transportation services for natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs). These services cater to a broad spectrum of customers, including utilities, municipalities, power generators, and producers, ensuring efficient and reliable distribution across regional and national energy markets. With a robust infrastructure comprising 30,000 miles of pipelines, 29 processing facilities, 7 fractionation plants, and approximately 23 million barrels of NGL storage capacity, The Williams Companies continues to uphold its legacy of leadership in the energy sector. Founded in 1908 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the company remains committed to driving innovation and sustainability within the evolving energy landscape.