Exploration & Production Operations

Williams is the 10^th largest natural gas producer in the United States. Our primary production areas are in the Piceance, Powder River, San Juan, Fort Worth and Arkoma basins. We also have an upstart presence in Pennsylvania's Marcellus Shale. We specialize in developing non-conventional reserves from tight sands, coalbed and shale formations.

• 4.3 trillion cubic feet equivalent in domestic natural gas reserves
• 1.2 billion cubic feet equivalent of daily production in the United States
• 5.4 million — that's how many homes can be served by our daily production
• 99 percent typical drilling success rate
• 8,000-plus new natural gas wells developed since 2004
• $1.2 billion capital budget for developing new wells in 2009
• Numerous outstanding operations awards from the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
• 2006 Hydrocarbon Producer of the Year at the Global Energy Awards