Texas’ upstream employment figure grew by 2,900 jobs last month to reach 181,100 in September, the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO) reported Friday.

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The September tally marks the Lone Star State’s fifth consecutive month of upstream job growth since April, TIPRO said. The September 2021 figure marks a year/year gain of 23,600, reflecting increases of 22,000 services sector jobs and 1,600 oil and gas extraction jobs for the period, the organization added.

TIPRO based its findings on the most recent Current Employment Statistics (CES) report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

“Demand for U.S. crude has reached record highs driven by a strong recovery in global demand and continued tightness in supply,” said TIPRO President Ed...