Oklahoma: A Boost to Domestic Oil and Employment

  In a recent report, Oklahoma's Oil and Natural Gas Industry Economic Impact and Jobs Report (www.oerb.com/Portals/0/docs/2011_Economic%20Impact%20and%20Jobs%20Report.pdf), Oklahoma accounts for nearly 3.5% of all US oil production or 67 million barrels. The state remains a key source of domestic energy needed to feed the US economy.

Oklahoma has continued to be a focal point for big drilling. Some of the world's largest oil and gas producers like, Southwestern Energy (SWN), Copano Energy, L.L.C. (CPNO), and Occidental Petroleum Corp (OXY) as well as smaller regional players like AER Energy Resources (PINKSHEETS: AERN), American Petro Hunter (AAPH) and Osage Exploration (OEDV) are drilling in the Oklahoma region. With increased focus on domestic oil and gas production, producers should continue to look at proven areas like Oklahoma.

Oklahoma oil and gas related jobs directly account for 2.8% of all wage and salary positions and almost 3.5% of all positions (wage and salary plus the self employed). The industry generated an estimated $7.6 billion in direct labor income payments, representing almost 5.5% of total Oklahoma personal income, for an average labor income of $107,259 per employee. While a handful of firms dominate the national spotlight, it is worth noting that the industry continues to serve as an important source of economic activity to small producers and the self employed across the state.

Information, opinions and analysis contained herein are based on sources believed to be reliable, but no representation, expressed or implied, is made as to its accuracy, completeness or correctness. The opinions contained herein reflect our current judgment and are subject to change without notice. We accept no liability for any losses arising from an investor's reliance on or use of this report. This report is for information purposes only, and is neither a solicitation to buy nor an offer to sell securities. A third party has hired and paid Century Market Research twelve hundred and ninety five dollars for the publication and circulation of this news release. Certain information included herein is forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements concerning manufacturing, marketing, growth, and expansion. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results and cause them to differ materially from expectations expressed herein. We have no ownership of equity, no representation; do no trading of any kind and send no faxes or emails.

Century Market Research Email Contact