Some fuel for thought: From oil and gas to chemical development and production, the 10-county Houston region is the center of all things energy. The region offers a solid energy and chemical foundation and a workforce skilled in meeting the sector’s needs. The region’s large concentration of oil expertise and experience is a magnet attracting more oil expertise and experience to the area.
The Greater Houston Partnership has a unique place among business organizations. It combines opportunities for economic development, international business and public policy development. As the Houston region’s primary business advocate, the Partnership helps keep businesses connected and works in their interests.
Energy Facts
- Houston houses more than 3,000 energy-related establishments.
- Houston is home to 15 of the nation’s 20 largest natural gas transmission companies and 12 of the nations 20 largest pipeline products companies.
- Houston has nearly 600 exploration and production firms.
- Houston has more than 170 pipeline operators.
- Hundreds of manufacturers of energy-sector products call Houston home.
In recent years, industry giants such as CITGO and Noble and smaller energy-related companies including Johnson Engineering and Hydralift, Inc. have relocated to Houston. Another 192 energy businesses have found Houston fertile ground for growth. In every case, expansions and relocations equal jobs for the Houston region.
