Target Industries

Energy

Did You Know?

In 2018, one of the world's largest R&D analytical testing labs opened in Tomball to serve the entire North American market of the fuel refining and petrochemical market.

Texas leads the nation in energy production. More than one-fifth of the domestically produced energy used in the United States comes from the state of Texas. The state also leads the nation in crude oil production, a fact unchanged since 1970. And the state is actively pursuing more renewable energy: In 2019 Texas generated more electricity from renewable energy sources than from coal. Texas currently has the largest number of employees working in the energy sector than any other state in the nation—607,000 employees working in the fields of fuel production, transmission, distribution, storage, and energy efficiency.

Fastest Growing Segments

Tomball's top energy industry is oil and gas extraction along with petroleum and coal products. From 2014 to 2019, petroleum and coal jobs experienced a 5% growth increase and is a 5-start industry for the region, meaning it meets or exceeds five key criteria for remaining a competitive industry. Related industries include natural gas transportation, with a 78% increase over the same 5-year period in the 9-country region extending around Tomball. As of 2019, there are 285 payrolled business locations that support mining activity.