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Nearly 100 people participated in an emergency training exercise in central Virginia recently to ensure that emergency personnel are adequately prepared in the event of a natural gas pipeline emergency. Williams coordinated the training exercise along its Transco pipeline in Concord, Va., enlisting the participation of the local utility company, as well as responders from the Virginia …

Thanks to shale gas development, Americans have more money in their pockets. In fact, according to a study by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Center for Manufacturing Research and IHS Economics, shale gas put an extra $1,337 back in the pockets of the average American family in 2015. While the savings come gradually throughout …

Williams Project Director Chris Springer discusses the importance of collaboration and environmental stewardship in a recent blog post featured on the Conservation Fund’s website. The Conservation Fund is a national nonprofit dedicated to finding conservation solutions that balance environmental and economic needs. A great example of environmental collaboration occurred when Williams partnered with The Conservation Fund in …

One year ago, Williams placed its Leidy Southeast Expansion project into full service, adding approximately 30 miles of new pipe to its existing Transco pipeline system at various locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Construction on the $610 million project began during the spring of 2015. Less than one year later, the Transco pipeline right of …

I woke up Saturday morning to a very chilly house. Apparently the 2002 furnace that limped through last winter is having issues again. We received estimates last December to replace the furnace, but with a little maintenance, it somehow survived. With my husband on a hunting trip, it was up to me to work things …

Students representing 29 Pennsylvania middle school teams from Fayette, Westmoreland and Greene counties recently convened at Penn State Fayette – Eberly Campus, for the third annual Williams Fluid Power Challenge. The Williams Fluid Power Challenge, hosted by the Fayette Business Education Partnership, is a competition that gets middle school students excited about Science, Technology, Engineering …

The Washington Post reported last week that a new study suggests that the key to adding more renewables to the power grid in large volumes will involve installing a large number of fast-ramping natural gas plants, which can fill in quickly whenever renewable generation slips. Reporter Chris Mooney writes that although the U.S. has ambitious plans for clean …

One of my favorite movies is “It’s a Wonderful Life,” with Jimmy Stewart as good ol’ George Bailey who takes the burdens of Bedford Falls on his shoulders. When his Uncle Billy misplaces a large amount of money due for deposit, George is desperate. He wishes he were never born. Thanks to his guardian angel …

I loved school. Yes, I was a geek that even played school with my sister during the summer. She was the teacher and I begged for more math problems – something my fifth-grade son cannot comprehend. Summer would get pretty boring, so I was always ready to get back to school. Going back meant shopping …

In another post, we learned that compressors continually pressurize natural gas in the pipelines to keep the gas moving. And while the gas (or oil, NGLs or other products) is on the move, it’s being monitored constantly. As the product moves through the various facilities and pipelines along its route to our downstream consumers, the …

Sara Delgado, a communications specialist and 19-year Williams employee, wrote this post. This is part of an occasional series called #Natgas Mom. I feel fortunate to be free. I’ve never served in the military but I’m thankful for those who have sacrificed their lives for my freedom. My eyes welled up on Memorial Day watching my …

Safety is the top priority at Williams. As we wrote about in another post, Gas Control plays an integral part in maintaining safe operations but safety measures don’t stop there. There are other factors that must be monitored regularly so our pipeline systems work efficiently and safely. Internal and external corrosion, ground shifting, weather and …