Williams Companies

WMB

Market cap $92.3B

WMB secures a $5.34 billion Blackstone-led investment to accelerate five Power Innovation projects while retaining control and boosting financial flexibility.

As part of the deal, Blackstone and its partners will receive 49% noncontrolling equity interest in five power-infrastructure projects.

WMB, AR and EXE face near-term gas-price pressure, but power demand and recovering LNG exports could support long-term opportunity.

U.S. pipeline operator ​Williams said on Monday ‌a consortium led by Blackstone will invest $5.34 billion for ​a 49% noncontrolling stake ​in five of its behind-the-meter ⁠power generation projects.

Kinder Morgan, MPLX and Williams offer fee-based midstream models, long-term contracts and lower exposure to volatile oil and gas prices.

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TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Williams (NYSE: WMB) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Lloyd W. “Billy” Helms, Jr. and Robb E. Turner as independent directors on the Board, effective July 1, 2026. Helms brings more than 40 years of energy industry experience, most recently serving as president of EOG Resources, Inc., one of the largest exploration and production companies in the United States. During his career working across multiple divisions at EOG, he held several sen.

Williams' natural gas focus makes it a higher-growth play than its midstream peers. Brookfield Renewable is one of the biggest and best-diversified green energy plays.

The energy infrastructure sector includes a range of different business models, from gathering systems at the wellhead to long-haul pipelines and export facilities. Comparing midstream companies without a standardized framework of midstream classifications can be difficult.

WMB reportedly nears one of its biggest acquisitions, with a $5.5 billion Momentum Midstream deal aimed at expanding gas infrastructure.