Williams reports higher 3Q22 earnings

Upside exposure builds on stable earnings growth of base business

• GAAP net income of US$599 million, or US$0.49 per diluted share.
• Adjusted net income of US$592 million, or US$0.48 per diluted share (adjusted EPS).
• Adjusted EBITDA of US$1.637 billion – up US$217 million or 15% vs 3Q21.
• Cash flow from operations (CFFO) of US$1.490 billion – up US$656 million or 79% vs 3Q21.
• Available funds from operations (AFFO) of US$1.241 billion – up US$161 million or 15% vs 3Q21.
• Dividend coverage ratio of 2.40x (AFFO basis).
• Strong operational performance with gathering volumes of approximately 17 billion ft3/d and contracted transmission capacity of 24.4 billion ft3/d – up 11% and 3%, respectively from 3Q21.
• Expect 2022 adjusted EBITDA near high end of previously raised guidance range of US$6.1 billion to US$6.4 billion.

Advancing clean energy strategy through project execution, acquisitions and partnerships

• Expanded natural gas transmission and storage footprint with purchase of NorTex Midstream.
• Entered agreement with PennEnergy Resources to market and deliver low-emission next gen gas.
• Completed Gulfstream Phase VI expansion; executing slate of projects on Transco, Northeast G&P, Haynesville and Deepwater Gulf of Mexico.
• Advancing clean hydrogen commercialisation strategy in Wyoming with Daroga Power agreement.

CEO perspective

Alan Armstrong, President and CEO, made the following comments:

"Williams third quarter adjusted EBITDA growth of 15% demonstrates our ability to capture upside on top of the steady growth of our base business. Williams is thriving as demand for our critical services continues to expand, and we are well positioned to excel despite the macro-economic concerns for the broader markets. Our natural gas focused strategy and long-term approach to business is built to capture upside and at the same time weather commodity price down cycles like we saw in 2020. As an organisation, we are energised by the opportunity to serve this growing demand for clean, secure and affordable energy.

"With the winter heating season now upon us, the need for secure natural gas supplies on a global scale has never been more pronounced, especially as the crisis in Ukraine continues to wreak havoc on energy markets and the global economy, which depends on access to affordable energy. The US, with our abundance of natural gas, is well positioned to bring energy security to nations in need while at the same time reducing emissions, so long as we have comprehensive energy policies that allow us to build the infrastructure to connect these low cost supplies to growing demand here at home and abroad. If we don’t deal with permitting reform, we will continue to see higher utility bills at home and the unnecessary destruction of our allies' economies."

Armstrong added, “Williams is executing a number of high-return growth projects across our portfolio to meet growing long-term natural gas demand domestically and around the world. As we bring this critical infrastructure on line to meet growing demand, we expect to see continued earnings growth and value creation for our shareholders."

Image: Statistics for operated assets.

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