Long-Term Job Outlook Is Positive
According to predictions by some experts, the number of STEM-related job vacancies could touch a figure of 2 million by 2025. The energy revolution in America will create more job opportunities and require professionals in different disciplines to manage various aspects of oil and gas production. What remains to be seen is how the demand for skilled professionals will be met.
David Holt said in a recent article:
“Even while we face short-term pressures from historically low energy prices (good for the overall economy; less for energy companies), the long-term outlook could not be better for America and the energy industry. As a result of our energy revolution, experts warn that the number of STEM-related job vacancies could soon balloon to about 2 million by 2025, putting our newly-minted first-place status in grave danger if we do not work quickly to replenish America’s depleting talent pipeline.”
Best Opportunities In The Methane Mitigation Industry
The best jobs are in the methane mitigation industry, dedicated to reducing methane leakage. Not only will it help in saving the environment, but it will always help the oil and gas industry to make the best use of the limited precious resource.
Sean Wright said in a recent article:
“People often think of the energy sector as a great place to find jobs, but some of the best, most stable job opportunities in the sector aren’t what you’d think. They’re not dedicated to resource production, but to minimizing the millions of tons of natural gas and associated pollution that leaks as the product is produced and delivered, wasting resources and causing a serious environmental problem.”
The long term jobs outlook is positive in the oil and gas industry, due to the increase in oil and gas production in America. Surprisingly, the best jobs can be found in methane mitigation, rather than in oil and gas production.