Natural gas pipeline giant Williams has resolved commitments with Chesapeake Energy Corp., one of its biggest customers, which bolster “essential” project growth and marketing capabilities. 

The Tulsa-based pipeliner on Monday reached a global resolution to continue to treat and move Chesapeake’s natural gas in the Lower 48. 

Chesapeake filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in June to wipe out $7 billion of debt. As part of the auction process, Chesapeake last week sold its Oklahoma assets to Tapstone Energy LLC for $130.5 million. 

Reaching a gas gathering agreement with Williams allows Chesapeake to continue to have a reliable outlet for its natural gas production from the Eagle Ford, Haynesville and Marcellus shales, as well as the Midcontinent.

“Williams...