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How to Find Entry-Level Oilfield, Pipeline & Refinery Jobs in Louisiana

Are you looking for an entry-level job in the deep south of the United States? While major oil players such as Texas may come immediately to mind, it may be time to consider its close neighbor Louisiana. Louisiana is a state rich in oil and gas resources and one of the perfect places to find entry-level oilfield, pipeline and refinery jobs. Keep reading to find out more about Lousiana’s oilfield industry and what type of entry-level jobs you should expect to find there:   Louisiana’s Oilfie...

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Entry Level & Experienced Mississippi Oil & Gas Jobs - What Are They and Where Can You Find Them?

Nestled between the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi is a Southeastern region of the United States. The oil and gas industry has become a cornerstone of Mississippi’s economy with hundreds of drill sites and companies continuing to explore its oil resources. Are you interested in finding an oil and gas job in Mississippi? Keep reading to learn more about Mississippi’s oil and gas industry as well as available jobs and where to find them: The History of Mississippi’s Oil a...

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The Major Oil Plays in the USA and Canada

An oil play, or petroleum play, is a group of oil fields in the same region that share the same geological circumstances. These areas typically yield higher oil productions - meaning that they require more work and labor to keep up with supply. If you’re looking to move into a career in the oil and gas industry, it may be worth your time to consider these major oils plays in the USA as well as Canada: Major Oil Plays in the USA   The Permian Basin Considered one of the larger shale plays i...

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Louisiana's Driftwood LNG Aims to Start Construction this Summer, Claims 6900 Jobs Created

In a story eariler this week by Reuters, the Co-founder of U.S. LNG developer Tellurian suggested that the company intends to begin construction this summer of its $16.8 billion Driftwood LNG export project in Louisiana. "I hope that we will be in construction this summer,” said Charif Souki, co-founder and executive chairman of Tellurian. "There is a strong need for additional liquefaction capacity and we’re probably the project that is the closest to starting construction." The Project was a...

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10 Biggest Shale Plays in the US: Here's Where You'll Find Work

What is a “Shale Play”? A Shale play is, most simply put, where you will find shale gas. These shale plays are shale rock formations where hydrocarbons, upon being heated and pressurized over millions of years, have formed reservoirs of natural gas. Due to the impermeable state of the shale rock, this natural gas is unable to migrate closer to Earth’s surface – hence the need for retraction methods such as horizontal drilling or hydraulic fracturing. Why Are Shale Plays Important? To give you...

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