UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________
Commission file number 1-7584
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware74-1079400
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2800 Post Oak Boulevard
Houston, Texas77056
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 215-2000
NO CHANGE
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  þ    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  þ   No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filer¨Non-accelerated filerþSmaller reporting companyEmerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
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THE REGISTRANT MEETS THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS H(1)(a) AND (b) OF FORM 10-Q AND IS THEREFORE FILING THIS FORM 10-Q WITH THE REDUCED DISCLOSURE FORMAT.


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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The reports, filings, and other public announcements of Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC may contain or incorporate by reference statements that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. Such statements are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (Securities Act), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act). These forward-looking statements relate to anticipated financial performance, management’s plans and objectives for future operations, business prospects, outcome of regulatory proceedings, market conditions, and other matters.
All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this report that address activities, events, or developments that we expect, believe, or anticipate will exist or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by various forms of words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “seeks,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “continues,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “might,” “goals,” “objectives,” “targets,” “planned,” “potential,” “projects,” “scheduled,” “will,” “assumes,” “guidance,” “outlook,” “in-service date,” or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to management and include, among others, statements regarding:

Our and our affiliates’ future credit ratings;

Amounts and nature of future capital expenditures;

Expansion and growth of our business and operations;

Expected in-service dates for capital projects;

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Financial condition and liquidity;

Business strategy;

Cash flow from operations or results of operations;

Rate case filings;

Natural gas prices, supply, and demand; and

Demand for our services.
Forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions, uncertainties, and risks that could cause future events or results to be materially different from those stated or implied in this report. Many of the factors that will determine these results are beyond our ability to control or predict. Specific factors that could cause actual results to differ from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements include, among others, the following:

The impact of operational and developmental hazards and unforeseen interruptions;

Development and rate of adoption of alternative energy sources;

The strength and financial resources of our competitors and the effects of competition;

Availability of supplies, including lower than anticipated volumes from third parties, and market demand;

Volatility of pricing including the effect of lower than anticipated energy commodity prices;

Changes in maintenance and construction costs, as well as our ability to obtain sufficient construction- related inputs, including skilled labor;

The impact of existing and future laws and regulations, the regulatory environment, environmental matters, and litigation, as well as our ability to obtain necessary permits and approvals, and achieve favorable rate proceeding outcomes;

Increasing scrutiny and changing expectations from stakeholders with respect to our environmental, social, and governance practices;

The physical and financial risks associated with climate change;

Our exposure to the credit risk of our customers and counterparties;

Our ability to successfully expand our facilities and operations;

Whether we are able to successfully identify, evaluate, and timely execute our capital projects and investment opportunities;

Risks related to financing, including restrictions stemming from debt agreements, future changes in credit ratings as determined by nationally recognized credit rating agencies, and the availability and cost of capital;

Inflation, interest rates, and general economic conditions (including future disruptions and volatility in the global credit markets and the impact of these events on customers and suppliers);

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Our costs for defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans sponsored by our affiliates;

The risks resulting from outbreaks or other public health crises, including COVID-19;

Changes in the current geopolitical situation, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine;Ukraine and the developing conflict between Israel and Hamas;

Changes in U.S. governmental administration and policies;

Risks associated with weather and natural phenomena, including climate conditions and physical damage to our facilities;

Acts of terrorism, cybersecurity incidents, and related disruptions; and

Additional risks described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Given the uncertainties and risk factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, we caution investors not to unduly rely on our forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligations to and do not intend to update the above list or announce publicly the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments.
In addition to causing our actual results to differ, the factors listed above and referred to below may cause our intentions to change from those statements of intention set forth in this report. Such changes in our intentions may also cause our results to differ. We may change our intentions, at any time and without notice, based upon changes in such factors, our assumptions, or otherwise.
Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, we caution that there are important factors, in addition to those listed above, that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. For a detailed discussion of those factors, see Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC on February 27, 2023 as may be supplemented by disclosure in Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC
Statement of Net Income
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20232022202320222023202220232022
(Thousands)(Thousands)
Operating Revenues:Operating Revenues:Operating Revenues:
Natural gas transportationNatural gas transportation$618,398 $614,043 $1,242,138 $1,235,580 Natural gas transportation$629,605 $635,274 $1,871,743 $1,870,854 
Natural gas storageNatural gas storage45,128 49,159 92,804 93,317 Natural gas storage46,313 49,629 139,117 142,946 
Natural gas salesNatural gas sales55,899 43,371 77,671 59,016 Natural gas sales34,676 80,678 112,347 139,694 
OtherOther8,358 3,151 21,065 8,279 Other4,972 5,999 26,037 14,278 
Total operating revenuesTotal operating revenues727,783 709,724 1,433,678 1,396,192 Total operating revenues715,566 771,580 2,149,244 2,167,772 
Operating Costs and Expenses:Operating Costs and Expenses:Operating Costs and Expenses:
Cost of natural gas salesCost of natural gas sales55,899 43,371 77,671 59,016 Cost of natural gas sales34,676 80,678 112,347 139,694 
Operation and maintenanceOperation and maintenance115,179 129,019 245,378 240,315 Operation and maintenance138,002 148,812 383,380 389,127 
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative52,904 57,090 107,678 108,639 General and administrative48,942 57,640 156,620 166,279 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization127,568 130,670 252,935 263,232 Depreciation and amortization135,539 126,189 388,474 389,421 
Taxes — other than income taxesTaxes — other than income taxes27,483 25,727 54,141 52,841 Taxes — other than income taxes25,747 24,822 79,888 77,663 
Regulatory credit resulting from tax rate changes(7,688)(7,688)(15,376)(15,376)
Regulatory charge (credit) resulting from tax rate changesRegulatory charge (credit) resulting from tax rate changes(7,688)6,336 (23,064)(9,040)
Other (income) expense, netOther (income) expense, net(4,553)(7,360)(3,478)(18,248)Other (income) expense, net(6,802)15,307 (10,280)(2,941)
Total operating costs and expensesTotal operating costs and expenses366,792 370,829 718,949 690,419 Total operating costs and expenses368,416 459,784 1,087,365 1,150,203 
Operating IncomeOperating Income360,991 338,895 714,729 705,773 Operating Income347,150 311,796 1,061,879 1,017,569 
Other (Income) and Other Expenses:Other (Income) and Other Expenses:Other (Income) and Other Expenses:
Interest expenseInterest expense81,042 82,184 162,138 164,621 Interest expense80,945 81,465 243,083 246,086 
Interest incomeInterest income(22,851)(4,542)(43,387)(5,644)Interest income(22,827)(12,070)(66,214)(17,714)
Allowance for equity and borrowed funds used during construction (AFUDC)Allowance for equity and borrowed funds used during construction (AFUDC)(17,949)(5,793)(33,532)(10,650)Allowance for equity and borrowed funds used during construction (AFUDC)(21,978)(7,687)(55,510)(18,337)
Miscellaneous other (income) expense, netMiscellaneous other (income) expense, net1,127 1,459 1,097 3,458 Miscellaneous other (income) expense, net1,900 2,897 2,997 6,355 
Total other (income) and other expensesTotal other (income) and other expenses41,369 73,308 86,316 151,785 Total other (income) and other expenses38,040 64,605 124,356 216,390 
Net IncomeNet Income$319,622 $265,587 $628,413 $553,988 Net Income$309,110 $247,191 $937,523 $801,179 


See accompanying notes.
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Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC
Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)

June 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
(Thousands)(Thousands)
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current Assets:Current Assets:Current Assets:
CashCash$— $— Cash$— $— 
Receivables:Receivables:Receivables:
Advances to affiliateAdvances to affiliate1,739,507 1,813,480 Advances to affiliate1,564,365 1,813,480 
TradeTrade229,103 264,959 Trade220,851 264,959 
AffiliatesAffiliates5,979 8,205 Affiliates6,095 8,205 
OtherOther3,929 2,795 Other7,925 2,795 
Transportation and exchange gas receivablesTransportation and exchange gas receivables21,728 9,256 Transportation and exchange gas receivables10,059 9,256 
Inventories:Inventories:Inventories:
Materials and supplies, at average costMaterials and supplies, at average cost45,227 43,738 Materials and supplies, at average cost46,721 43,738 
Gas available for customer nomination, at average costGas available for customer nomination, at average cost37,923 48,289 Gas available for customer nomination, at average cost30,273 48,289 
Gas in storage, at original costGas in storage, at original cost780 1,079 Gas in storage, at original cost756 1,079 
Regulatory assetsRegulatory assets108,229 123,903 Regulatory assets101,225 123,903 
OtherOther8,693 32,838 Other16,654 32,838 
Total current assetsTotal current assets2,201,098 2,348,542 Total current assets2,004,924 2,348,542 
Property, plant and equipmentProperty, plant and equipment18,630,844 18,239,745 Property, plant and equipment19,028,045 18,239,745 
Less-Accumulated depreciation and amortizationLess-Accumulated depreciation and amortization5,753,977 5,552,377 Less-Accumulated depreciation and amortization5,881,982 5,552,377 
Total property, plant and equipment, netTotal property, plant and equipment, net12,876,867 12,687,368 Total property, plant and equipment, net13,146,063 12,687,368 
Other Assets:Other Assets:Other Assets:
Regulatory assetsRegulatory assets288,736 298,793 Regulatory assets312,301 298,793 
Right-of-use assetsRight-of-use assets56,407 59,235 Right-of-use assets54,847 59,235 
OtherOther282,679 265,651 Other275,831 265,651 
Total other assetsTotal other assets627,822 623,679 Total other assets642,979 623,679 
Total assetsTotal assets$15,705,787 $15,659,589 Total assets$15,793,966 $15,659,589 


(continued)


See accompanying notes.
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Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC
Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)

June 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
September 30,
2023
December 31,
2022
(Thousands)(Thousands)
LIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITYLIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITYLIABILITIES AND MEMBER’S EQUITY
Current Liabilities:Current Liabilities:Current Liabilities:
Payables:Payables:Payables:
TradeTrade$200,736 $184,906 Trade$298,651 $184,906 
AffiliatesAffiliates43,384 54,303 Affiliates44,015 54,303 
Cash overdraftsCash overdrafts10,598 13,589 Cash overdrafts10,128 13,589 
Transportation and exchange gas payablesTransportation and exchange gas payables13,541 5,140 Transportation and exchange gas payables3,238 5,140 
Accrued liabilities:Accrued liabilities:Accrued liabilities:
InterestInterest76,150 76,255 Interest50,176 76,255 
Asset retirement obligationsAsset retirement obligations34,622 27,484 Asset retirement obligations55,470 27,484 
Regulatory liabilitiesRegulatory liabilities53,650 57,047 Regulatory liabilities47,873 57,047 
Property and other taxesProperty and other taxes49,153 30,526 Property and other taxes50,313 30,526 
Customer depositsCustomer deposits30,916 28,498 Customer deposits28,876 28,498 
Customer advancesCustomer advances23,376 11,535 Customer advances21,136 11,535 
OtherOther25,365 20,462 Other31,234 20,462 
Long-term debt due within one yearLong-term debt due within one year29,849 28,532 Long-term debt due within one year30,530 28,532 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities591,340 538,277 Total current liabilities671,640 538,277 
Long-Term DebtLong-Term Debt5,242,688 5,251,799 Long-Term Debt5,237,114 5,251,799 
Other Long-Term Liabilities:Other Long-Term Liabilities:Other Long-Term Liabilities:
Regulatory liabilitiesRegulatory liabilities964,742 963,969 Regulatory liabilities949,570 963,969 
Asset retirement obligationsAsset retirement obligations537,482 535,479 Asset retirement obligations561,296 535,479 
Contract liabilitiesContract liabilities178,619 183,898 Contract liabilities175,976 183,898 
Lease liabilityLease liability59,376 63,074 Lease liability57,860 63,074 
OtherOther12,733 12,699 Other12,593 12,699 
Total other long-term liabilitiesTotal other long-term liabilities1,752,952 1,759,119 Total other long-term liabilities1,757,295 1,759,119 
Contingent Liabilities and Commitments (Note 3)Contingent Liabilities and Commitments (Note 3)Contingent Liabilities and Commitments (Note 3)
Member’s Equity:Member’s Equity:Member’s Equity:
Member’s capitalMember’s capital5,088,499 5,088,499 Member’s capital5,088,499 5,088,499 
Retained earningsRetained earnings3,030,308 3,021,895 Retained earnings3,039,418 3,021,895 
Total member’s equityTotal member’s equity8,118,807 8,110,394 Total member’s equity8,127,917 8,110,394 
Total liabilities and member’s equityTotal liabilities and member’s equity$15,705,787 $15,659,589 Total liabilities and member’s equity$15,793,966 $15,659,589 


See accompanying notes.

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Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC
Statement of Changes in Member’s Equity
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2023202220232022
(Thousands)(Thousands)
Member’s Capital:Member’s Capital:Member’s Capital:
Balance at beginning and end of periodBalance at beginning and end of period$5,088,499 $5,088,499 Balance at beginning and end of period$5,088,499 $5,088,499 
Retained Earnings:Retained Earnings:Retained Earnings:
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period3,020,686 2,990,610 Balance at beginning of period3,030,308 3,006,197 
Net incomeNet income319,622 265,587 Net income309,110 247,191 
Cash distributions to parentCash distributions to parent(310,000)(250,000)Cash distributions to parent(300,000)(280,000)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period3,030,308 3,006,197 Balance at end of period3,039,418 2,973,388 
Total Member’s EquityTotal Member’s Equity$8,118,807 $8,094,696 Total Member’s Equity$8,127,917 $8,061,887 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023202220232022
(Thousands)(Thousands)
Member’s Capital:Member’s Capital:Member’s Capital:
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$5,088,499 $4,960,499 Balance at beginning of period$5,088,499 $4,960,499 
Cash contributions from parentCash contributions from parent— 128,000 Cash contributions from parent— 128,000 
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period5,088,499 5,088,499 Balance at end of period5,088,499 5,088,499 
Retained Earnings:Retained Earnings:Retained Earnings:
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period3,021,895 2,759,757 Balance at beginning of period3,021,895 2,759,757 
Net incomeNet income628,413 553,988 Net income937,523 801,179 
Cash distributions to parentCash distributions to parent(620,000)(307,548)Cash distributions to parent(920,000)(587,548)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period3,030,308 3,006,197 Balance at end of period3,039,418 2,973,388 
Total Member’s EquityTotal Member’s Equity$8,118,807 $8,094,696 Total Member’s Equity$8,127,917 $8,061,887 


See accompanying notes.
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Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC
Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2023202220232022
(Thousands)(Thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:OPERATING ACTIVITIES:OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net incomeNet income$628,413 $553,988 Net income$937,523 $801,179 
Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided (used) by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided (used) by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization252,935 263,232 Depreciation and amortization388,474 389,421 
Allowance for equity funds used during construction (equity AFUDC)Allowance for equity funds used during construction (equity AFUDC)(27,296)(8,555)Allowance for equity funds used during construction (equity AFUDC)(45,182)(14,815)
Regulatory credit resulting from tax rate changesRegulatory credit resulting from tax rate changes(15,376)(15,376)Regulatory credit resulting from tax rate changes(23,064)(9,040)
Changes in current assets and liabilities:Changes in current assets and liabilities:Changes in current assets and liabilities:
Affiliate receivablesAffiliate receivables2,226 (1,753)Affiliate receivables2,110 270 
Trade and other accounts receivableTrade and other accounts receivable34,721 16,255 Trade and other accounts receivable38,977 15,421 
Transportation and exchange gas receivablesTransportation and exchange gas receivables(12,472)(5,826)Transportation and exchange gas receivables(803)312 
InventoriesInventories9,176 (16,644)Inventories15,356 (64,454)
Regulatory assetsRegulatory assets15,674 (11,321)Regulatory assets22,678 (21,961)
Other current assetsOther current assets24,145 8,512 Other current assets16,184 (9,285)
Affiliate payablesAffiliate payables(10,919)(16,776)Affiliate payables(10,288)(8,555)
Trade accounts payableTrade accounts payable(50,304)(9,122)Trade accounts payable(31,639)14,040 
Transportation and exchange gas payablesTransportation and exchange gas payables8,401 (1,550)Transportation and exchange gas payables(1,902)2,331 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities29,584 (6,400)Accrued liabilities23,670 (43,481)
Other, including changes in long-term assets and liabilitiesOther, including changes in long-term assets and liabilities(10,035)(11,571)Other, including changes in long-term assets and liabilities(47,236)34,779 
Net cash provided (used) by operating activitiesNet cash provided (used) by operating activities878,873 737,093 Net cash provided (used) by operating activities1,284,858 1,086,162 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:FINANCING ACTIVITIES:FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from other financing obligationsProceeds from other financing obligations4,547 5,148 Proceeds from other financing obligations6,047 6,193 
Payments on other financing obligationsPayments on other financing obligations(13,840)(12,412)Payments on other financing obligations(20,998)(18,886)
Payments for debt issuance costsPayments for debt issuance costs— (16)Payments for debt issuance costs— (16)
Cash distributions to parentCash distributions to parent(620,000)(307,548)Cash distributions to parent(920,000)(587,548)
Cash contributions from parentCash contributions from parent— 128,000 Cash contributions from parent— 128,000 
Net cash provided (used) by financing activitiesNet cash provided (used) by financing activities(629,293)(186,828)Net cash provided (used) by financing activities(934,951)(472,257)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:INVESTING ACTIVITIES:INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property, plant and equipment:Property, plant and equipment:Property, plant and equipment:
Capital expenditures (1)Capital expenditures (1)(312,521)(185,045)Capital expenditures (1)(574,768)(339,028)
Contributions and advances for construction costs, netContributions and advances for construction costs, net15,880 (2,279)Contributions and advances for construction costs, net17,008 (1,545)
Disposal of property, plant and equipment, netDisposal of property, plant and equipment, net(20,513)(14,028)Disposal of property, plant and equipment, net(33,334)(21,876)
Advances to affiliate, netAdvances to affiliate, net73,973 (340,945)Advances to affiliate, net249,115 (242,098)
Purchase of ARO Trust investmentsPurchase of ARO Trust investments(10,830)(10,127)Purchase of ARO Trust investments(16,314)(15,268)
Proceeds from sale of ARO Trust investmentsProceeds from sale of ARO Trust investments4,431 2,159 Proceeds from sale of ARO Trust investments8,386 5,910 
Net cash provided (used) by investing activitiesNet cash provided (used) by investing activities(249,580)(550,265)Net cash provided (used) by investing activities(349,907)(613,905)
Increase (decrease) in cashIncrease (decrease) in cash— — Increase (decrease) in cash— — 
Cash at beginning of periodCash at beginning of period— — Cash at beginning of period— — 
Cash at end of periodCash at end of period$— $— Cash at end of period$— $— 
_____________________________________________________________________
(1) Increases to property, plant and equipment, exclusive of equity AFUDC(1) Increases to property, plant and equipment, exclusive of equity AFUDC$(377,371)$(187,384)(1) Increases to property, plant and equipment, exclusive of equity AFUDC$(719,631)$(346,056)
Changes in related accounts payable and accrued liabilities Changes in related accounts payable and accrued liabilities64,850 2,339  Changes in related accounts payable and accrued liabilities144,863 7,028 
Capital expenditures Capital expenditures$(312,521)$(185,045) Capital expenditures$(574,768)$(339,028)

See accompanying notes.
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Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC
Notes to Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

In this report, Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) is at times referred to in the first person as “we,” “us” or “our.”

Transco is indirectly owned by The Williams Companies, Inc. (Williams), a publicly traded Delaware corporation. We own and operate an interstate natural gas pipeline system that is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

General

Our accompanying interim financial statements do not include all the notes in our annual financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2022, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The accompanying unaudited financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments and others that, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly our interim financial statements.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Note 2 – Revenue Recognition

Revenue by Category

Our revenue disaggregation by major service line includes Natural gas transportation, Natural gas storage, Natural gas sales, and Other, which are separately presented on the Statement of Net Income.

Contract Liabilities

The following table presents a reconciliation of our contract liabilities:
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20232022202320222023202220232022
(Thousands)(Thousands)
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$191,826 $202,392 $194,464 $205,030 Balance at beginning of period$189,185 $199,751 $194,464 $205,030 
Recognized in revenueRecognized in revenue(2,641)(2,641)(5,279)(5,279)Recognized in revenue(2,643)(2,643)(7,922)(7,922)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$189,185 $199,751 $189,185 $199,751 Balance at end of period$186,542 $197,108 $186,542 $197,108 

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Notes (Continued)

Remaining Performance Obligations

Our remaining performance obligations primarily include reservation charges on contracted capacity on our firm transportation and storage contracts with customers. Amounts from certain contracts included in the table below, which are subject to periodic review and approval by the FERC, reflect the rates for such services in our current FERC tariffs for the life of the related contracts; however, these rates may change based on future tariffs approved by the FERC. This table excludes the variable consideration component for commodity charges. Certain of our contracts contain evergreen and other renewal provisions for periods beyond the initial term of the contract. The remaining performance obligations as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023 do not consider potential future performance obligations for which the renewal has not been exercised and exclude contracts with customers for which the underlying facilities have not received FERC authorization to be placed into service.

The following table presents the amount of the contract liabilities balance expected to be recognized as revenue when performance obligations are satisfied and the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations under certain contracts as of JuneSeptember 30, 2023.
Contract LiabilitiesRemaining Performance ObligationsContract LiabilitiesRemaining Performance Obligations
(Thousands)(Thousands)
2023 (six months)$5,286 $1,254,753 
2023 (three months)2023 (three months)$2,643 $633,925 
2024 (one year)2024 (one year)10,568 2,405,611 2024 (one year)10,568 2,460,519 
2025 (one year)2025 (one year)10,566 2,260,166 2025 (one year)10,566 2,279,348 
2026 (one year)2026 (one year)10,566 1,947,179 2026 (one year)10,566 2,074,538 
2027 (one year)2027 (one year)10,566 1,645,657 2027 (one year)10,566 1,645,704 
ThereafterThereafter141,633 10,795,163 Thereafter141,633 10,797,926 
TotalTotal$189,185 $20,308,529 Total$186,542 $19,891,960 

Accounts Receivable

Receivables from contracts with customers are included within Receivables - Trade and Receivables - Affiliates, and receivables that are not related to contracts with customers are included within the balance of Receivables - Advances to affiliate and Receivables - Other on our Balance Sheet.
Note 3 – Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

Environmental Matters

We have had studies underway for many years to test some of our facilities for the presence of toxic and hazardous substances such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and mercury to determine to what extent, if any, remediation may be necessary. We have also similarly evaluated past on-site disposal of hydrocarbons at a number of our facilities. We have worked closely with and responded to data requests from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state agencies regarding such potential contamination of certain of our sites. We are conducting environmental assessments and implementing a variety of remedial measures that may result in increases or decreases in the total estimated costs. We also have a program for monitoring certain environmental activities at our Eminence storage facility. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, we had a liability of approximately $11.711.6 million for the expected ongoing remediation and monitoring costs, $1.51.3 million recorded in Accrued liabilities - Other and $10.210.3 million recorded in Other Long-Term Liabilities - Other on the Balance Sheet. At December 31, 2022, we had a liability of approximately $11.8 million for the expected ongoing remediation and monitoring costs, $1.4 million recorded in Accrued liabilities - Other and $10.4 million recorded in Other Long-Term Liabilities - Other on the Balance Sheet.

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Notes (Continued)

We have been identified as a potentially responsible party (PRP) at various Superfund and state waste disposal sites. Based on present volumetric estimates and other factors, our estimated aggregate exposure for remediation of these sites is less than $0.5 million. The estimated remediation costs for all of these sites are included in the environmental liabilities discussed above. Liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act and applicable state law can be joint and several with other PRPs. Although volumetric allocation is a factor in assessing liability, it is not necessarily determinative; thus, the ultimate liability could be substantially greater than the amounts described above.

The EPA and various state regulatory agencies routinely propose and promulgate new rules, and issue updated guidance to existing rules. These rulemakings include, but are not limited to, rules for reciprocating internal combustion engine and combustion turbine maximum achievable control technology, review and updates to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and rules for new and existing source performance standards for volatile organic compounds and methane. We continuously monitor these regulatory changes and how they may impact our operations. Implementation of new or modified regulations may result in impacts to our operations and increase the cost of additions to Total property, plant, and equipment, net on the Balance Sheet for both new and existing facilities in affected areas; however, due to regulatory uncertainty on final rule content and applicability timeframes, we are unable to reasonably estimate the cost of these regulatory impacts at this time.

We consider prudently incurred environmental assessment and remediation costs and the costs associated with compliance with environmental standards to be recoverable through rates. Historically, with limited exceptions, we have been permitted recovery of environmental costs, and it is our intent to continue seeking recovery of such costs through future rate filings.

Other Matters

Various other proceedings are pending against us and are considered incidental to our operations.

Summary

We have disclosed all significant matters for which we are unable to reasonably estimate a range of possible loss. We estimate that for all matters for which we are able to reasonably estimate a range of loss, including those noted above and others that are not individually significant, our aggregate reasonably possible losses beyond amounts accrued for all of our contingent liabilities are immaterial to our expected future annual results of operations, liquidity and financial position. These calculations have been made without consideration of any potential recovery from third parties.

Note 4 – Debt and Financing Arrangements

Credit Facility

We, along with Williams and Northwest Pipeline LLC (Northwest), are party to a credit agreement with aggregate commitments available of $3.75 billion, with up to an additional $500 million increase in aggregate commitments available under certain circumstances. In the second quarter of 2023, the maturity date of our credit agreement was extended one year and now expires October 8, 2027. One participating lender, Credit Suisse AG, New York Branch, with a commitment of approximately $194 million did not extend their commitment beyond October 8, 2026. The amended credit agreement allows the co-borrowers to request up to two extensions of the maturity date each for an additional one-year period to allow a maturity date as late as October 8, 2029, under certain circumstances. Additionally, the amended credit agreement replaces the London Interbank Offered Rate with Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate as the benchmark interest rate index. We and Northwest are each able to borrow up to $500 million under the credit facility to the extent not otherwise utilized by the other co-borrowers. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, no letters of credit have been issued and no loans were outstanding under the credit facility.

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Notes (Continued)

Commercial Paper

Williams participates in a $3.5 billion commercial paper program, and Williams’ management considers amounts outstanding under this program to be a reduction of available capacity under the credit facility. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023, Williams had no outstanding commercial paper.

Other Financing Obligations

Dalton Expansion Project

During the first sixnine months of 2023, we received an additional $0.3$0.4 million of funding from a co-owner for its proportionate share of construction costs related to its undivided ownership interest in certain parts of the project. This additional funding is reflected in Long-Term Debt on the Balance Sheet. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the amount included in Long-Term Debt on the Balance Sheet for this financing obligation was $248.2$247.6 million and $249.4 million, respectively, and the amount included in Long-term debt due within one year on the Balance Sheet for this financing obligation was $2.9 million and $2.8 million, respectively.

Atlantic Sunrise Project

During the first sixnine months of 2023 and 2022, we received an additional $4.3$5.6 million and $1.3$1.9 million, respectively, of funding from a co-owner for its proportionate share of construction costs related to its undivided ownership interest in certain parts of the project. This additional funding is reflected in Long-Term Debt on the Balance Sheet. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the amount included in Long-Term Debt on the Balance Sheet for this financing obligation was $775.7$770.2 million and $784.6 million, respectively, and the amount included in Long-term debt due within one year on the Balance Sheet for this financing obligation was $25.8$26.4 million and $24.6 million, respectively.

Leidy South Project

During the first sixnine months of 2022, we received an additional $3.9$4.2 million of funding from a co-owner for its proportionate share of construction costs related to its undivided joint ownership interest in certain parts of the project. This additional funding is reflected in Long-Term Debt on the Balance Sheet. At JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the amount included in Long-Term Debt on the Balance Sheet for this financing obligation was $75.6$75.3 million and $76.2 million, respectively, and the amount included in Long-term debt due within one year on the Balance Sheet for this financing obligation was $1.1$1.2 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

Note 5 – ARO Trust

We are entitled to collect in rates the amounts necessary to fund our asset retirement obligations (ARO). We deposit monthly, into an external trust account (ARO Trust), the revenues specifically designated for AROs. The ARO Trust carries a moderate risk portfolio. The Money Market Funds held in our ARO Trust are considered investments. The financial instruments held in our ARO Trust are measured at fair value and reported in Other Assets - Other on the Balance Sheet. However, in accordance with ASC Topic 980, Regulated Operations, both realized and unrealized gains and losses of the ARO Trust are ultimately recorded as regulatory assets or liabilities.

Pursuant to the approved stipulation and agreement in Docket No. RP18-1126, the annual funding obligation effective March 31, 2020 is approximately $16.0 million with deposits made monthly.

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Notes (Continued)

Investments within the ARO Trust were as follows (in millions): 

June 30, 2023December 31, 2022September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Amortized
Cost Basis
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost Basis
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost Basis
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost Basis
Fair
Value
Money Market FundsMoney Market Funds$22.8 $22.8 $16.4 $16.4 Money Market Funds$24.3 $24.3 $16.4 $16.4 
U.S. Equity FundsU.S. Equity Funds52.6 110.8 52.7 96.1 U.S. Equity Funds52.6 106.8 52.7 96.1 
International Equity FundsInternational Equity Funds31.7 38.0 31.6 35.2 International Equity Funds31.7 36.3 31.6 35.2 
Municipal Bond FundsMunicipal Bond Funds87.7 82.8 87.7 82.0 Municipal Bond Funds87.7 79.9 87.7 82.0 
TotalTotal$194.8 $254.4 $188.4 $229.7 Total$196.3 $247.3 $188.4 $229.7 

Note 6 – Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents, by level within the fair value hierarchy, certain of our significant financial assets and liabilities. The carrying values of short-term financial assets that have variable interest rates (advances to affiliate), accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. Therefore, these assets and liabilities are not presented in the following table.
 
Fair Value Measurements UsingFair Value Measurements Using
Carrying
Amount
Fair ValueQuoted
Prices In
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level  1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Carrying
Amount
Fair ValueQuoted
Prices In
Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level  1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
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Inputs
(Level 3)
(Millions)(Millions)
Assets (liabilities) at June 30, 2023:
Assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2023:Assets (liabilities) at September 30, 2023:
Measured on a recurring basis:Measured on a recurring basis:Measured on a recurring basis:
ARO Trust investmentsARO Trust investments$254.4 $254.4 $254.4 $— $— ARO Trust investments$247.3 $247.3 $247.3 $— $— 
Additional disclosures:Additional disclosures:Additional disclosures:
Long-term debt, including current portionLong-term debt, including current portion(5,272.5)(5,340.9)— (5,340.9)— Long-term debt, including current portion(5,267.6)(5,084.1)— (5,084.1)— 
Assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2022:Assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2022:Assets (liabilities) at December 31, 2022:
Measured on a recurring basis:Measured on a recurring basis:Measured on a recurring basis:
ARO Trust investmentsARO Trust investments$229.7 $229.7 $229.7 $— $— ARO Trust investments$229.7 $229.7 $229.7 $— $— 
Additional disclosures:Additional disclosures:Additional disclosures:
Long-term debt, including current portionLong-term debt, including current portion(5,280.3)(5,361.7)— (5,361.7)— Long-term debt, including current portion(5,280.3)(5,361.7)— (5,361.7)— 

Fair Value Methods

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

ARO Trust investments: We deposit a portion of our collected rates, pursuant to the terms of the Docket No. RP18-1126 rate case settlement, into the ARO Trust, which is specifically designated to fund future AROs. The ARO Trust invests in a portfolio of actively traded mutual funds that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis based on quoted prices in an active market and are reported in Other Assets - Other on the Balance Sheet. However, both realized and unrealized gains and losses are ultimately recorded as regulatory assets or liabilities. See Note 5 – ARO Trust for more information.

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Notes (Continued)

Long-term debt, including current portion: The disclosed fair value of our long-term debt is determined primarily by a market approach using broker quoted indicative period-end bond prices. The quoted prices are based on observable transactions in less active markets for our debt or similar instruments. The fair value of the financing obligations associated with our Dalton, Atlantic Sunrise and Leidy South projects were determined using an income approach (see Note 4 – Debt and Financing Arrangements).

Note 7 – Transactions with Affiliates

We are a participant in Williams’ cash management program, and we make advances to and receive advances from Williams. Our advances to Williams totaled approximately $1.7$1.6 billion and $1.8 billion at JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. These advances are represented by demand notes and are classified as Receivables - Advances to affiliate on the Balance Sheet. The interest rate on these intercompany demand notes is based upon the daily overnight investment rate paid on Williams’ excess cash at the end of each month, which was approximately 4.95.2 percent at JuneSeptember 30, 2023. The interest income from these advances was $21.2$21.3 million and $40.5$61.8 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, respectively, and $3.3$10.9 million and $3.5$14.4 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, respectively. Such interest income is included in Other (Income) and Other Expenses - Interest income on the Statement of Net Income.

Included in Operating Revenues on the Statement of Net Income are revenues received from affiliates of $13.8$12.2 million and $26.0$38.2 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, respectively, and $22.6$25.1 million and $43.7$68.8 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, respectively.

Included in Cost of natural gas sales on the Statement of Net Income are costs of gas purchased from affiliates of $0.9$1.3 million and $4.3$5.6 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, respectively, and $1.8$7.2 million and $7.2$14.4 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, respectively. All gas purchases are made at market or contract prices.

We have no employees. Services necessary to operate our business are provided to us by Williams and certain affiliates of Williams. We reimburse Williams and its affiliates for all direct and indirect expenses incurred or payments made (including salary, bonus, incentive compensation and benefits) in connection with these services. Employees of Williams also provide general, administrative and management services to us, and we are charged for certain administrative expenses incurred by Williams. These charges are either directly identifiable or allocated to our assets. Direct charges are for goods and services provided by Williams at our request. Allocated charges are based on a three-factor formula, which considers revenues; property, plant and equipment; and payroll. In management’s estimation, the allocation methodologies used are reasonable and result in a reasonable allocation to us of our costs of doing business incurred by Williams. We have recorded $76.4$77.2 million and $160.5$237.7 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, respectively, and $87.4$88.9 million and $167.0$255.9 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, respectively, for these service expenses, which are primarily included in Operation and maintenance and General and administrative expenses on the Statement of Net Income.

We provide services to certain of our affiliates. We recorded reductions in operating expenses for services provided to and reimbursed by our affiliates of $4.2$3.5 million and $7.0$10.5 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023, respectively, and $2.1$2.9 million and $3.7$6.6 million for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2022, respectively.

During JulyOctober 2023, we declared and paid a cash distribution of $300 million to our parent.


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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

General

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our historical Financial Statements and accompanying notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K and with the Financial Statements and accompanying notes contained in this Form 10-Q.

Results of Operations

This analysis discusses financial results of our operations for the six-monthnine-month periods ended JuneSeptember 30, 2023 and 2022. Variances due to the changes in natural gas prices and transportation volumes have little impact on revenues, because under our rate design methodology, the majority of overall cost of service is recovered through firm capacity reservation charges in our transportation rates.

We have cash out sales, which settle gas imbalances with shippers. In the course of providing transportation services to customers, we may receive different quantities of gas from shippers than the quantities delivered on behalf of those shippers. Additionally, we transport gas on various pipeline systems, which may deliver different quantities of gas on our behalf than the quantities of gas received from us. These transactions result in gas transportation and exchange imbalance receivables and payables. Our tariff includes a method whereby the majority of transportation imbalances are settled on a monthly basis through cash out sales or purchases. The cash out sales have no impact on our operating income.

Net Income for the first sixnine months of 2023 of $628.4937.5 million increased by $74.4$136.3 million (13(17 percent) when compared to the $554.0$801.2 million recognized during the first sixnine months of 2022 due to the following significant variances:

Operating Revenues increased $37.5decreased $18.5 million (3(1 percent) due primarily to:

$18.727.3 million increasedecrease in Natural gas sales due to higher cash out volumes,lower cash-out pricing, partially offset by lower pricinghigher volumes (offset in Operating Costs and Expenses resulting in no net impact on our results of operations); and
$12.83.8 million decrease in Natural gas storage primarily due to a decrease in rates. These rate decreases are offset in Operation and maintenance costs resulting in no net impact on our results of operations; partially offset by
$11.8 million increase in Other revenues primarily due to higher park and loan services; and
$6.60.9 million increase in Natural gas transportation primarily due to higher short-term firm transportation.transportation, partially offset by lower electric power costs, which are recovered from our customers through transportation rates and are offset in Operating Costs and Expenses resulting in no net impact on our results of operations, and lower commodity revenues.

Operating Costs and Expenses, excluding the Cost of natural gas sales, which directly offsets Natural gas sales in Operating Revenues, increased $9.9decreased $35.5 million (2(4 percent). This increasedecrease was primarily attributable to:

$14.814.0 million unfavorablefavorable change in Regulatory charge (credit) resulting from tax rate changes due to the absence of a charge associated with a decrease in our estimated state deferred taxes in 2022;
$9.7 million decrease in General and administrative expenses due primarily to lower employee-related labor and benefits costs, partially offset by an increase in property insurance costs;
$7.3 million favorable change in Other (income) expense, net driven by athe absence of $18.7 million of charges related to storage cavern abandonments and monitoring at our Eminence facility in 2022, which
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Continued)
was partially offset by an unfavorable change due to the decrease in the deferral of ARO-related depreciation of $15.7$8.3 million (offset in Depreciation and amortization resulting in no net impact on our results of operations); and
$5.15.7 million increasedecrease in Operation and maintenance costs primarily resulting from $10.3lower employee-related labor and benefits costs of $8.2 million, lower electric power costs of $6.9 million (electric power costs are recovered from customers through transportation rates and are offset in Operating Revenues resulting in no net impact on our results of operations), lower third-party storage costs of $4.2 million (offset in Operating Revenues resulting in no net impact on our results of operations), partially offset by an increase of $13.9 million in costs related to outside services for pipeline inspection, right-of-way management and compressor station maintenance, partially offset by lower employee-related labormaintenance; and benefits costs of $4.0 million and lower power-related costs of $2.4 million; partially offset by
$10.30.9 million decrease in Depreciation and amortization primarily as a result of a decrease in ARO-related depreciation (offset in Other (income) expense, net resulting in no net impact on our results of operations), which was partially offset by an increase in additional assets placed intoin service.

Other (Income) and Other Expenses had a favorable change of $65.5$92.0 million primarily due to an increase of $37.0$47.4 million in affiliated interest income on our advances to Williams due to rising interest rates and a favorable change of $22.9$37.2 million in allowance for funds used during construction as a result of increased capital expenditures.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Continued)

Pipeline Expansion Projects

Regional Energy Access

The Regional Energy Access Expansion involves an expansion of our existing natural gas transmission system to provide incremental firm transportation capacity from receipt points in northeastern Pennsylvania to multiple delivery points in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. In January 2023, we received approval from the FERC for the project. We plan to placeplaced a portion of the project in service as early as the fourth quarter ofin October 2023 and plan to place the remainder of the project in service by the fourth quarter of 2024. The project is expected to increase capacity by 829 thousand dekatherms per day (Mdth/d).

Southside Reliability Enhancement

The Southside Reliability Enhancement Project isinvolves an incremental expansion of our existing natural gas transmission system to provide firm transportation capacity from receipt points in Virginia and North Carolina to delivery points in North Carolina. In July 2023, we received approval from the FERC for the project. We plan to place the project into service as early as the fourth quarter of 2024, assuming timely receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The project is expected to increase capacity by 423.4 Mdth/d.

Texas to Louisiana Energy Pathway

The Texas to Louisiana Energy Pathway Project involves an expansion of our existing natural gas transmission system to provide firm transportation capacity from receipt points in south Texas to delivery points in Texas and Louisiana. We filed our certificate application for the project with the FERC on August 9, 2022. We plan to place the project into service as early as the first quarter of 2025, assuming timely receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The project is expected to provide 364.4 Mdth/d of new firm transportation service through a combination of increasing capacity, converting interruptible capacity to firm, and utilizing existing capacity.

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Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Continued)
Southeast Energy Connector

The Southeast Energy Connector Project isinvolves an expansion of our existing natural gas transmission system to provide incremental firm transportation capacity from receipt points in Mississippi and Alabama to a delivery point in Alabama. We filed our certificate application for the project with the FERC on August 22, 2022. We plan to place the project into service in the fourthsecond quarter of 2024,2025, assuming timely receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The project is expected to increase capacity by 150 Mdth/d.

Commonwealth Energy Connector

The Commonwealth Energy Connector Project involves an expansion of our existing natural gas transmission system to provide incremental firm transportation capacity in Virginia. We filed our certificate application for the project with the FERC on August 24, 2022. We plan to place the project into service as early as the fourth quarter of 2025, assuming timely receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The project is expected to increase capacity by 105 Mdth/d.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis (Continued)

Alabama Georgia Connector

The Alabama Georgia Connector Project involves an expansion of our existing natural gas transmission system to provide incremental firm transportation capacity from our Station 85 pooling point in Alabama to customers in Georgia. We filed our certificate application for the project with the FERC on April 19, 2023. We plan to place the project into service as early as the fourth quarter of 2025, assuming timely receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The project is expected to increase capacity by 63.8 Mdth/d.

Carolina Market Link

The Carolina Market Link Project involves an expansion of our existing natural gas transmission system to provide incremental firm transportation capacity from receipt points in Virginia to delivery points in South Carolina. We filed our prior notice applicationIn August 2023, we received approval for the project withpursuant to our blanket certificate authority and the FERC on May 31, 2023.FERC’s prior notice procedures. We plan to place the project into service as early as the first quarter of 2024, assuming timely receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.2024. The project is expected to increase capacity by 78 Mdth/d.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, including our Senior Vice President and our Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a - 15(e) and 15d - 15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended) (Disclosure Controls) or our internal control over financial reporting (Internal Controls) will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. We monitor our Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls and make modifications as necessary; our intent in this regard is that the Disclosure Controls and Internal Controls will be modified as systems change and conditions warrant.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our Disclosure Controls was performed as of the end of the period covered by this report. This evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Senior Vice President and our Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer. Based upon that evaluation, our Senior Vice President and our Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer concluded that these Disclosure Controls are effective at a reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes during the secondthird quarter of 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our Internal Control over Financial Reporting.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION.

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Environmental

While it is not possible for us to predict the final outcome of any pending legal proceedings involving governmental authorities under federal, state, and local laws regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, we do not anticipate a material effect on our financial position if we were to receive an unfavorable outcome in any one or more of such proceedings. Our threshold for disclosing material environmental legal proceedings involving a governmental authority where potential monetary sanctions are involved is $1 million.

Other

The additional information called for by this item is provided in Note 3 – Contingent Liabilities and Commitments, included in the Notes to Financial Statements included under Part I, Item 1. Financial Statements of this Form 10-Q, which information is incorporated by reference into this item.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors
    
Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, includes certain risk factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition, or future results. Those Risk Factors have not materially changed.
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Item 6. Exhibits

The following instruments are included as exhibits to this report.
 
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
TRANSCONTINENTAL GAS PIPE LINE COMPANY, LLC
(Registrant)
Date:August 2,November 1, 2023By:/s/ Billeigh W. Mark
Billeigh W. Mark
Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)