The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) has seen impressive growth this year, with its shares rising 27% year to date (YTD). This is remarkable, given that the broader oil-energy sector has experienced a 0.7% decline. Williams is one of the biggest names in U.S. natural gas infrastructure, running more than 33,000 miles of pipelines. The company plays a crucial role in moving natural gas from where the gas is produced to where needed, making money by charging fees for its transportation and storage services. Ima ...