Business in the Corridor

The Energy Corridor provides the high quality of life to attract and retain the best and brightest workforce.  It’s no wonder then, that leading companies such as BP America and ConocoPhillips chose The Energy Corridor for their corporate headquarters as their employees benefit from convenient interstate highway, tollway and thoroughfare access; world-class healthcare; affordable, high-quality homes; multi-modal transportation; and, expansive trails and parks.  It is for these reasons and many more that businesses and families alike to call The Energy Corridor home. 

With more than 300 companies and 75,000 employees, The Energy Corridor is the third largest employment center in the region.  Nationally and internationally recognized employers include Mustang Engineering, Shell Exploration and Production, Sysco Corporation, Technip USA, Shaw Group, Dow Chemical and Foster Wheeler USA and ExxonMobil Chemical Company. In addition to the strong representation of oil and gas companies located in the area, the broad range of industries represented include healthcare, engineering and financial services. This diversity provides a stable economic base while strengthening The Energy Corridor’s competitive edge in the global marketplace.