State of the U. S. Oil & Natural Gas Industry

摘要

For the first time since it began compiling industry statistics, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (NAICS) has disaggregated 'oil and gas extraction' from associated industries (services, contractors, support activities, etc.) resulting in E&P extraction employment numbers being presented more precisely The 2003 average oil and gas extraction workforce stood at 122,900 with a monthly low of 119,800 in February and March, a monthly high of 125,400 in June before falling to 124,100 in December (compares to 120,000 in December 2002).