24.04.2014 - Oil and gas industry 'worth GBP35bln annually' to UK economy
The oil and gas industry is worth about £35bn to the UK economy, according to a new study. The research, commissioned by industry body Oil and Gas UK, found more than 3,000 companies were directly involved in the industry. The number of people employed by UK firms grew by more than 20,000 in the four years to 2012. The report said a key challenge was the availability of skilled and experienced workers. It also suggested the industry needs to increase exports to sustain growth...............................................Full Article: Source
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