nuAug 31, 2026, 15:31

US oil sector pumps more oil with fewer people

The United States oil sector is producing 13.8 million barrels of oil per day, a 4 percent increase since the start of Donald Trump's second term. Despite this growth, the industry has cut nearly 13,000 jobs due to advancements in automation and artificial intelligence.

The United States oil sector has achieved a significant increase in production while simultaneously reducing its workforce. According to analysis from the Financial Times, domestic output has reached approximately 13.8 million barrels per day, marking a 4 percent rise since the start of Donald Trump's second term. Despite this surge in volume, the industry has cut nearly 13,000 jobs, leaving approximately 114,500 workers employed in direct oil extraction, with additional job losses occurring among support service providers.

This shift challenges expectations set during the recent election campaign, where promises were made that policies favoring expanded oil and gas production would create new employment opportunities. Industry experts suggest that the trend is driven by advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, and new extraction technologies. These innovations allow energy companies to scale up their operational capacity significantly without needing to hire additional staff, demonstrating that higher production levels no longer necessitate a proportional increase in human labor within the American energy sector.

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Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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