Local Impact
North Dakota has experienced exponential growth in jobs and revenue due to oil and natural gas development in the Bakken Shale.
The state has generated over 60,000 jobs and billions in revenue benefitting citizens across the state. These jobs and business opportunities are not just in exploring, producing, refining, transporting and marketing oil and natural gas, but their activity also drives employment through the purchase of other goods and services that support the industry's operations. Equipment suppliers, construction companies, management specialists, and food service businesses all possess strong links to the industry. These businesses, in turn, purchase other goods and services that support other jobs throughout North Dakota and the nation. This type of ancillary economic activity will continue to grow and create much needed jobs.
Additionally, as the state experiences economic growth, shale development impacts other areas across the state, from outdoor activities, roads, government services to agriculture. Industry, government and business have been working together to ensure development continues without compromising the environment or public welfare. To read about the impact the oil and natural gas industry is having across these areas, please click on one of the links below.
