Oklahoma best for E&P investment

摘要

Oklahoma, the 46th state admitted into the US, ranks 20th in size, 28th in population, 36th in population density, and 45th in median household income, according to various online listings. But it's in first place this year as the top spot for oil and gas investment worldwide in the 6th annual global survey by the Calgary-based Fraser Institute think-tank that looked at 147 jurisdictions around the world. "Oklahoma is the best place on earth for oil and gas investment, according to international petroleum executives and managers," the institute said. That's up from 4th place in last year's survey and is likely why Oklahoma also is reported to have the 9th fastest-growing state economy in the US, having regained nearly a third of the jobs lost in the Great Recession.