American Petroleum Institute Highlights Job Loss in West Virginia’s Natural Gas Regions
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 03:00
Job Losses in Natural Gas Counties
The American Petroleum Institute has brought attention to alarming trends in West Virginia's natural gas counties. Regions such as Doddridge County, Marshall County, and Ritchie County are facing job reductions despite earlier promises of growth from gas companies.
Impact on Local Communities
- Counties like Wetzel County and Tyler County are experiencing a drain of skilled labor.
- These trends are detrimental to local economies reliant on marcellus shale production.
- There is overwhelming competition from out-of-state workers who are often hired for these positions.
This situation raises pressing questions about the future of natural gas extraction in West Virginia and the role of legislation from the West Virginia Legislature.
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