Centuries ago, the land that is now Davidson, North Carolina, featured large, open prairies lush with native grasses and teaming with wildlife, including pollinators and herds of grazing bison. But over time, farming practices, forest-clearing and the introduction of invasive plants disrupted the natural habitat’s ability to thrive, said Beth Wytiaz, executive director of Davidson …
Sometimes allyship is simply listening. For Brian Hlavinka, one of the executive sponsors of Williams’ LGBTQ+ employee resource group and a member of the D&I Council, being an ally is not just about solving problems. “For me, it’s about being present, listening and learning,” he said. “How can I be someone to talk to and …
Name: Randy Tarter Former role: Retired as the operations manager at the Redmond, WA district with Williams Northwest Pipeline. In my career I held at least eight very different roles, starting as a laborer at the Plymouth LNG plant. Number of years with Williams: 38 years Number of years retired: 5 How have you been …
Six natural gas storage facilities with total capacity of 115 Bcf across Louisiana and Mississippi Highly contracted business with diverse customer base including investment-grade utilities, interstate pipelines, LNG terminals and natural gas marketers Strategically located to take advantage of…
The Plymouth LNG storage facility in southeast Washington could be compared to a bank account, but instead of cash being socked away for a rainy day, it’s natural gas that is stored for peak demand like during winter storms. In a process called peak shaving, natural gas is liquefied and stored in cryogenic tanks until …
Name: Herold Neumann Former role: Started in 1947 with Great Lakes Pipeline. Job progression: Laborer-Minneapolis; Maintenizer-Grand Forks; Mechanic-Des Moines; Technician-Bethany, Marshall; Supervisor Technician-Northern Division Number of years with Williams: 41 Number of years retired: 35 How have you been spending time in retirement? Retired and built a home on a lake in Central Minnesota and enjoying …
Butterflies, books and boxed lunches just a few ways we gave back Employees were buzzing with activity during the third annual Williams Volunteer Week, planting pollinator gardens, cleaning up community parks, stocking food banks and promoting literacy. More than 1,000 employees volunteered at 106 projects in 17 states during Williams Volunteer Week, which coincided with …
Williams’ new Sustainability Report does more than capture metrics around environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts. It showcases dozens of ways the energy company is enhancing quality of life, protecting the environment and supporting its employees and communities. “Sustainability isn’t just about what we’re doing today but also how we are preparing for the future,” …
Williams’ Clean Energy Expo this week in Washington D.C. drew industry leaders, innovators and policymakers to showcase how Williams and the natural gas industry are delivering energy security and affordability while simultaneously reducing global emissions. The event began with demonstrations from Williams and tech innovators of how the natural gas value chain is leveraging and …
From aerial surveys to ground patrols to advanced robots inside the pipe, Williams uses the latest technology to ensure the safety and reliability of our 33,000 miles of pipelines. Because pipelines are underground, and out of sight, it’s important to use all available tools to monitor for corrosion, deformation or cracks. And often, the best …
Quang Vo was awed the first time he peered up at the 65-story Williams tower in Houston. The teen had just immigrated with his family from Vietnam and was impressed by the structure. “I thought it was so cool and I wondered what people were doing in there because it must be important,” he said. …
Williams will host a Clean Energy Expo in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, focused on how Williams and the natural gas industry are delivering energy security and affordability while simultaneously reducing global emissions. Williams will demonstrate how the natural gas value chain is leveraging and developing cutting-edge and scalable technologies to reduce emissions – …