On October 29, 2009, The Williams Companies, Inc. ("Williams" or the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2009. A copy of the press release and its accompanying financial highlights and operating statistics and reconciliation schedules are furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.
The press release and accompanying financial highlights and operating statistics and reconciliation schedules are being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, Results of Operations and Financial Condition. The information furnished is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is not subject to the liabilities of that section and is not deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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(d) Exhibits

     Exhibit 99.1    Press release of the Company dated October 29, 2009, and its
                     accompanying schedules, publicly announcing the Company's
                     third quarter 2009 financial results.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Williams has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: October 29, 2009 /s/ Donald R. Chappel Name: Donald R. Chappel Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer