Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

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Asset Retirement Obligation

Williams Companies Asset Retirement Obligation increased by 26.6% to $2.64B in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Over 4 years (FY 2020 to FY 2024), Asset Retirement Obligation shows an upward trend with a 21.2% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

Changes reflect updates to environmental regulations, cost estimates, or the timing of asset retirements.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated liability for the future costs associated with retiring long-lived assets, such as power p...

Peer comparison

Crucial for comparing environmental liability exposure among utility companies with aging infrastructure.

Metric ID: other_asset_retirement_obligation

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24
Value$1.67B$1.91B$2.08B$2.64B
QoQ Change—+15.0%+8.9%+26.6%
YoY Change—+15.0%+8.9%+26.6%
Range$1.67B – $2.64B
Avg YoY Growth+16.8%
Median YoY Growth+15.0%
Current Streak3+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Williams Companies's asset retirement obligation?
Williams Companies (WMB) reported asset retirement obligation of $2.64B in Q4 2024.
What is the long-term trend for Williams Companies's asset retirement obligation?
Over 4 years (2020 to 2024), Williams Companies's asset retirement obligation has grown at a 21.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.22B to $2.64B.
What does asset retirement obligation mean?
The estimated future cost to retire and clean up company assets, discounted to present value.