Phil Wright, president of Williams’ natural gas pipeline business, has been elected chairman of the Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA) for 2008. He succeeds Byron Kelley, group president of CenterPoint Energy Pipelines and Field Services. Wright said the pipeline industry has “a lot of challenges ahead,” and “I am looking forward to working with INGAA and its member companies to continue to serve the vital role of helping our nation meet its increasing demand for clean-burning natural gas.” Wright has served as an officer of Williams in a variety of commercial, operating and corporate roles since 1989. He also previously served as the chairman of INGAA’s sister organization, the Association of Oil Pipe Lines. Prior to joining Williams, Wright spent 13 years working for Conoco, a predecessor of ConocoPhillips.

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