Williams, which owns one of largest natural gas pipeline systems in the United States, has set a near-term goal of reducing company-wide greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 levels by 56% by 2030.

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“We believe we can successfully sustain and evolve our natural gas-focused business as the world moves to a low-carbon future, while also helping our customers and stakeholders meet their climate goals,” said CEO Alan Armstrong.

The Tulsa-based pipeline operator, which operates more than 30,000 miles of pipelines led by the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line, aka Transco, aspires to net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

“As one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in the U.S., we see firsthand the important role natural gas plays today in a viable and sustainable low-carbon...