Oklahoma, Mississippi Face $1.8 Billion in Projects Delayed by COVID-19 as Job Recovery Slows

SUGAR LAND--July 22, 2020--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The surge in COVID-19 cases across the U.S. has economists worried that the country may be facing another sharp downturn in employment. Oklahomans and Mississippians are among those finding it hardest to return to work, with their state's average weekly jobless claims declining at a slower pace than those in most other states. Industrial Info is tracking more than $1.8 billion worth of projects in these two states that have been delayed or otherwise affected by COVID-19 precautions, a majority of which is attributed to the states' energy industries.

Within this article: Details on some of the projects in Oklahoma and Mississippi that have been affected by COVID-19, including those from major companies such as Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline Incorporated, Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX), Refresco Group NV and Tennessee Valley Authority.