https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ7EuknsmxY
Richard Firth, founder of Viva Training Academy explains why now is a great time for plumbers to upskill and become gas installers. https://vivatrainingacade

https://getintoenergy.org/natural-gas/understanding-trade-schools-as-a-natural-path-for-gas-workers/
Natural gas is the primary source of electricity generation in the U.S. It fuels transportation and provides the chemical feed stock for manufacturing thousands of everyday products, such as plastics, cell phones, eyeglasses, lipstick, military parachutes, and fertilizers. The industry also has several subsectors, such as renewable natural gas

https://www.reddit.com/r/oilandgasworkers/comments/tcr166/should_i_get_into_oil_and_gas/
College is still the best route to oil and gas. If you want to get off the floor hand job, at some point you are going to need at least a trade, and better still a qualification. That is much easier to get now than once you are putting in 12-hour shifts. I've been working for a major service company for a year now.

https://www.reddit.com/r/oilandgasworkers/comments/8mvf64/so_you_want_to_get_into_the_oilfield/
You're gonna get tired, dirty, and sweaty doing this type of work, but for an honest days work you'll get an honest days pay. $15-18/hr is the norm for new guys to this industry depending on what you're getting into. Drilling rigs typically start out at $20-24/hr and they usually get 84-87.5hrs a week for their days on, and Frac, Wireline

https://money.usnews.com/careers/articles/is-oil-and-gas-production-a-good-career-path
Chemical engineers in the oil and gas industry are mainly responsible for processing samples taken from the field, ensuring that correct chemicals are used to transform crude oil into a usable

https://getintoenergy.org/careers-in-natural-gas/
Fuel Your Future with a Natural Gas Career. Over 3.4 million jobs are connected to the direct use of natural gas in the United States and over 83% of this work happens within local communities. That's a lot of jobs, a lot of need, and a lot of employment opportunity! Natural gas is the earth's cleanest fossil fuel and is used in many ways

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/career-change-out-of-oil-and-gas
For example, if you want to add marketing skills to your resume, you can look into an online marketing course at a local college or attending a virtual or in-person conference in your area. 3. Write a strong resume and cover letter. Creating a strong resume is often one of the most important parts of changing careers.

https://www.logic4training.co.uk/insights/why-become-a-gas-enginner/
You can train or re-train to be a gas engineer at any point in your life or career. 2 - Great pay. A newly qualified gas engineer can expect to earn at least £20,000 a year, rising to a £28,000 once you have a couple of years' experience. At the peak of your career, you could earn a salary of £80,000. If you choose to start your own

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-14/plumber-jobs-have-high-demand-in-us-with-competitive-salary
The mean annual wage for plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters as of May 2022 was $65,190, the BLS says, which is higher than the national average of $61,900 for all occupations. Pay varies

https://www.cbc.ca/news/science/gas-network-policies-1.7240239
Incentives to keep expanding gas network. In 2022, buildings accounted for 13 per cent of the country's emissions, making them the third biggest source of greenhouse gases by sector, after oil and

https://oilmanmagazine.com/article/how-oil-and-gas-companies-can-recruit-train-and-retain-top-talent/
The passion oil and gas employees bring to their work, as well as the true understanding of the impact their work has on local communities, often feels greater than in many other industries. Leaders need to do more to communicate that spirit while recruiting talent so potential hires can connect with the industry's deep sense of dedication

https://www.onlytradeschools.com/pros-and-cons-of-being-a-plumber/
Licensed plumbers have several career options, each with pros and cons, including: Join a union. Work for a plumbing company as an employee. Open a plumbing business. Plumbers with an entrepreneurial spirit must realize that operating a plumbing business provides endless earning opportunities.

https://www.journeymanhq.com/5167/why-join-a-plumbers-pipefitters-union/
The average annual salary for a plumber is $53,000, but some plumbers may make up to $100,000 per year. It depends on the specialty and source of earnings. As an employed plumber, the only route to more than $100k in earnings is to become a highly skilled plumber in a high value industry.

https://www.pmmag.com/articles/105234-experts-remain-confident-for-2024-plumbing-industry-forecast
2024 Plumbing industry trends. According to Cindy Sheridan, CEO of Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC), finding, training and retaining employees will continue to be a challenge moving into next year. "It will also be difficult for contractors to keep up with and comply with the increasing number of regulations affecting the industry," she adds.

https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/technologies/gp185-a-comprehensive-guide-to-understanding-the-gas-industry/
The gas industry is a complex and ever-evolving field with an important role in global energy consumption. It involves many different aspects of production, exploration, distribution, and regulation that can be difficult to understand. This comprehensive guide will provide an overview of the gas industry and its components so you can better understand how it works.

https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/why-now-could-be-a-good-time-to-invest-in-oil-and-gas
Reasons for investing in oil and gas. 1. Demand for energy is strong and getting stronger. The world may one day be headed toward a future where electric cars replace conventional ones, biomass

https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2022/11/22/gas-station-survival-in-todays-economy/
Gas stations across the country have gas prices currently ranging from $4 to $7 per gallon. Most consumers look for the best price when filling up their cars, but it has become more difficult

https://www.greatlakesskilledtrades.com/career-advancement/everything-you-need-to-know-about-becoming-a-plumber/
The average hourly rate for plumbers across the entire United States is $25. That pencils out to a salary of around $50,000 a year, much higher than the national median income for all occupations, $36,200. Of course, the average plumber's salary varies from region to region and depends on years of experience, but plumbers in certain

https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/energy-utilities-resources/library/oil-and-gas-companies-attract-investors.html
In fact, according to PwC's study, just 7% of oil and gas leaders rate themselves as excellent and 37% as good in terms of digital maturity. Too many oil and gas companies still take a "not invented here" approach to innovation. Instead, many continue to develop proprietary technology which can be more costly and time-consuming than

https://www.pmmag.com/articles/103954-2022-plumbing-industry-forecast
Doyle James, president of Mr. Rooter Plumbing, a Neighborly company, expects the residential repair, replacement and enhancement portion of the plumbing industry to continue to stay strong into 2022. December 13, 2021. After the past two years, the entire world — plumbing industry included — is waiting for things to return to normal.

https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4449483-why-the-us-pause-on-natural-gas-exports-is-a-win-for-consumers/
A pause in new approvals is needed to thoroughly consider the effects of these projects on consumers, local communities, and on the climate. The vast LNG industry has already created havoc for U.S

https://www.reddit.com/r/ontario/comments/1ds3gn0/how_to_get_into_the_trades/
For HVAC specifically, get your gas license. This is the H in hvac and all you really need to start working. You'll still be a helper but you'll be one that can do more stuff, and have a clear path to being a lead. Plumbing and electrical are two of the hardest unions to join, UA 46 takes almost no new plumbers due to high saturation of the

https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/rising-us-labor-costs-threaten-derail-new-lng-projects-2024-06-24/
The five under construction would add a combined 86.6 million metric tons per annum (MTPA) of the superchilled gas, enough to keep the U.S. as the world's largest exporter for years to come.

https://www.vox.com/23169692/myths-gas-prices-inflation
Myth 4: The oil and gas industry can quickly ramp up production to make a dent in prices. According to an op-ed in the Hill from Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), increasing oil and gas production is as

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-29/gas-crisis-in-australia-s-east-threatens-industry/104016398
First, the good news for consumers. Despite the latest iteration of the gas crisis rippling through Australia's south-eastern states in the dead of winter, you're unlikely to go without warm

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskMenOver30/comments/9hqvkq/is_becoming_a_plumber_worth_it/
One side note, it can be physically demanding and will wear your body down as the years go by. Definitely consider the trades and two year degrees. Demand is good for plumbers/electricians, and it doesn't seem likely those jobs will be automated anytime soon. Same goes for any number of two year medical degrees.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-gas-industry-is-gaslighting-the-public-about-climate-change/
This article was originally published with the title " Gaslighting by the Gas Industry " in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 331 No. 1 (July/August 2024), p. 96 doi:10.1038