Feature
February 2012, Vol. 239 No. 2
Oil & Gas Activities Pay Double Dividend In Manpower Growth And Local Economics
U.S. oil and gas exploration and production have a primary goal of increased fuel supplies. But they have an additional benefit almost as good as the first – job creation and increased economic growth in the area. The new and increased liquids and gas production coming from the development of shale reservoirs have not only been a boon in energy resources but have immensely helped the economy in job growth and economic benefits to regions, including business and government.