The city of Houston, Texas is often referred to as ‘the energy capital of the world.’ In addition to being home to oil and gas giants like BP America, ConocoPhillips and Shell, the Houston metropolitan area is dotted with petrochemical plants. Roughly 400 chemical plants employ 36,000 people, generating 40% of the nation’s chemicals and billions of dollars of net profit. This creates the niche for around 560 related companies to make equipment, technology, and hazmat clothing that the plants need. Potential six-figure salaries and promised stability make jobs in this industry very alluring. Undoubtedly, the petrochemical industry has helped make Houston the 34th largest contributor to the United States GDP as of 2018.
Petrochemical pollution burns across Houston
Petrochemical pollution burns across Houston
Petrochemical pollution burns across Houston
The city of Houston, Texas is often referred to as ‘the energy capital of the world.’ In addition to being home to oil and gas giants like BP America, ConocoPhillips and Shell, the Houston metropolitan area is dotted with petrochemical plants. Roughly 400 chemical plants employ 36,000 people, generating 40% of the nation’s chemicals and billions of dollars of net profit. This creates the niche for around 560 related companies to make equipment, technology, and hazmat clothing that the plants need. Potential six-figure salaries and promised stability make jobs in this industry very alluring. Undoubtedly, the petrochemical industry has helped make Houston the 34th largest contributor to the United States GDP as of 2018.