Colorado Jobs
More than 118,000 jobs in Colorado are supported by the oil and gas industry. It is estimated that, with pro-development policies, the industry could support over 236,000 jobs by the year 2030. (Source: American Petroleum Institute)
It should be noted that the oil and gas industry supports jobs not just in exploring, producing, refining, transporting and marketing oil and natural gas, but also through the purchases it makes of other goods and services that support the industry’s operations. Equipment suppliers, construction companies, management specialists, and food service businesses are all a strong link in the industry. These businesses, in turn, purchase other goods and services that support other jobs through Colorado and the nation.
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