American Energy = American Jobs
- 85% of the natural gas consumed in the United States comes from the United States!
In 2009, about 25% of America's energy was generated from natural gas.
- Domestic energy reduces our dependence on foreign oil and provides essential jobs to Americans.
- Nearly 3 million Americans work in jobs supported by the natural gas industry, according to a study by IHS Global. While many other industries experienced decreases in employment, overall natural gas industry employment from 2006-2008 increased by more than 400,000 jobs. In 2008, 31 states had at least 10,000 good paying, American jobs related to the natural gas industry.The study also outlined that the value added economic impact by the natural gas industry was $385 billion in 2008.
Virginia's natural gas industry provides jobs for approximately 3,000 natural gas industry workers!
Where is natural gas produced in the United States?
Natural gas is produced in 34 states. In 2010, Texas, Wyoming, Louisiana, Oklahoma and New Mexico were the top 5 producing states. In 2009, Virginia ranked 17th! To see the complete list of states, click here.