Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Demand for Skilled Workers in Petrochemicals Expected to Peak in 2016

Petrochemicals will need in excess of 150 thousand skilled workers by next April Demand for skilled labor in the U.S. chemicals industry is expected to peak in April 2016, according to Daniel Groves, workforce director at the construction Users Roundtable (CURT) and chief executive of data provider Construction Industry Resources. Groves expects that around 156,000 skilled workers will be needed

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Canada Set for Growth in the Petrochemical Industry

Predicted investment growth of 30% set to come in 2015 for Canadian petrochemical industry The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) predicts a 30% growth of capital investments in 2015, up to $3.4 billion overall, according to a report from Petrochemical Update. The report cites Canada’s pro-business taxes, ample resources and energy infrastructure as reasons for the increased investment. David