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Energy development provides jobs in many places, but the Great
Plains has gained a
lion’s share, garnering roughly 45% percent of all new energy jobs. Energy has also keyed strong regional growth in cities throughout the region, notably in western North Dakota, in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and, in Texas, in Midland, Odessa, Wichita Falls, and Abilene. Texas’ Barnett shale gas field alone has produced 100,000 jobs over the past fifteen years, and the more recently discovered Eagle Ford find another 60,000.
lion’s share, garnering roughly 45% percent of all new energy jobs. Energy has also keyed strong regional growth in cities throughout the region, notably in western North Dakota, in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and, in Texas, in Midland, Odessa, Wichita Falls, and Abilene. Texas’ Barnett shale gas field alone has produced 100,000 jobs over the past fifteen years, and the more recently discovered Eagle Ford find another 60,000.
