What is Texas, Alaska, and California!
1. Texas
> Proved reserves of crude oil: 5,006 million barrels
> Oil refineries: 23 (the most)
> Unemployment rate, Jan. 2012: 7.3% (23rd lowest)
> Share of jobs supported by oil and gas: 14.3% (third highest)
Texas is the nation’s largest center for oil, with more than 5 billion barrels of proven reserves. It is also home to 23 refineries, which add to the size of the sector. The oil and natural gas industry supports 24.3% of the state’s total economy, which ties with Wyoming for the nation’s largest share. The industry also is responsible for 14.3% of total employment in the state, both directly and indirectly, which is the third-highest percentage. In numbers, this represents nearly two million jobs — the highest in the country.
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