Midstream business provides opportunities for unskilled and highly skilled workers in large shale plays. Notably, the midstream sector is growing quickly to meet demand, and local governments have found a way to bring sustainable commerce to dwindling economies. In many instances, it is a win-win situation. Large mining operations do not have to actively relocate an entire workforce, and local workers can find jobs that require different levels of skill, especially when various subsets of midstream industry are included.

The demand for ongoing transportation and new infrastructure is growing rapidly. Mining plays need to be able to quickly and easily connect with the right subcontractors across the United States. After all, recruiting and relocating an entire workforce is highly costly and almost always highly inefficient when existing semi-skilled or unskilled sources of labor can be readily utilized.

States That Have Expansive Wealth Trapped Underground or Upstream

Midstream operations are in high demand for a reason. The shale boom has created a surplus of crude oil and natural gas, much of which cannot be stored upstream for long. Additionally, rudimentary storage techniques can result in various safety hazards. Additionally, cash flow is halted when oil and gas are not being moved to the end user efficiently. Instead of floundering, numerous states have built large economies in relatively short periods of time by capitalizing on shale mining and midstream operations.

Progressive Changes in the Midstream Sector That Spur Economic Growth

The midstream sector is starting to create more than simple transportation solutions such as ground transportation. The midstream sector is actively involved in creating pipelines that can effectively transport different types of product without unwanted buildup or biohazards under a variety of different conditions. Instead of trucking crude oil from different points, the industry is actively involved in ongoing research and development for superior pipelines and storage methods.

Cheap Fuel Prices Come From Domestic Sources

Instead of largely importing energy from the Middle East, the United States is capable of large-scale domestic production, refinery, and transportation. One of the easiest ways to cut fuel prices is simple. Use fuel that was mined in the U.S., refined in the U.S., and transported directly to end users in the U.S. A domestic approach to solving the looming energy crisis can further promote innovation and ongoing work in the midstream sector.

Local Shale Mining Can Benefit the Entire Nation in the Long Run

Local shale mining efforts can do more than boost local and state economies. Domestic energy sources can help commerce throughout the U.S. benefit from lower operational costs overall. Certain aspects of shale mining, such as water use, need to be refined and resolved. However, researchers are still actively trying to figure out exactly how shale works and reacts in different types of environments. Ongoing research efforts will be able to fine-tine pipelines and unwanted aspects of operations. However, the long-term benefits could easily far outweigh short-term ramifications. After all, the shale boom has been active for far less than a decade. Given the time and resources, midstream business could continue to be an integral part of economic growth in local economies throughout the U.S. as well as the nation as a whole.

Joseph Barone
President
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