Final Report: 12-Year Retrospective on Natural Gas Production in Nova Scotia
New research suggests the offshore energy industry plays a big role in creating jobs and growing the economy.
The report shows Nova Scotia's offshore natural gas industry employed about 3,200 Nova Scotians annually between 1996 and 2007.
The jobs, both direct and indirect, include a variety of professional, trades, and technical areas, for a total income of more than $115 million a year.
The report also shows the industry generated $1.5 billion in royalties between 1996 to 2008 -- helping pay for hospitals, schools, and debt reduction.
Full Report [pdf]
Brochure Summary [pdf]