Williams announces early in-service capacity for critical natural gas infrastructure projects

The company credits its proactive engagement and open communication with stakeholders throughout the permitting and regulatory process as well as expeditious and COVID-safe project execution for completing major projects ahead of schedule and under budget.

Now more than ever, the essential natural gas infrastructure projects Williams delivers are critical to the United States’ clean energy future, and we take pride in living up to our long-rooted reputation of doing a good job on time,” said Alan Armstrong, Williams President and Chief Executive Officer. “Thanks to the collaborative efforts our team is taking with landowners, environmental groups, the regulatory community and other stakeholders, we are completing the projects that fuel our daily lives in a timely, safe, cost-conscious and environmentally responsible manner. On top of it all this year, our employees followed strict health safety protocols and adhered to local guidance and mandates in order to complete these critical projects amid the risks of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The following projects attained early in-service capacity in the fourth quarter:

• Transco’s Leidy South, an expansion of Williams’ existing Pennsylvania energy infrastructure, brought 125 million ft³/d of capacity on line in November with the remaining 457 million ft³/d expected to be complete in 2021. The expansion connects robust Appalachia natural gas supplies with growing demand centres along the Atlantic Seaboard and has received key state and federal permits, including a partial FERC Notice to Proceed.
• Southeastern Trail, a Transco transmission expansion project to serve growing demand in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US, commenced partial in-service of 150 million ^ft3/d in November and an additional 80 million ft³/d in December. The balance of the 296 million ft³/d project is expected to come on line in 1Q21.
• Bluestem Pipeline, a 120 M bpd natural gas liquids (NGL) transportation pipeline that provides improved market access and liquidity for mixed NGLs, was completed under budget and began service in December, two months ahead of schedule.

With the growing urgency to transition to a low-carbon fuel future, Williams and its natural gas-focused strategy provide a practical and immediate path to reduce industry emissions, support the viability of renewables and grow a clean energy economy.

As one of the nation’s largest gatherers, processors and transporters of natural gas, Williams plays a critical role in bringing this clean and affordable resource to electric generation, industry and homes.

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