Incorporating: Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Strong growth can be expected over the next five years, with the largest growth being witnessed within sales to the refining and energy sector. This should be supported by the commissioning of the new Dakota Prairie refinery, located in Dickinson, North Dakota.
Within the 2018-2023 timeframe, gasworld business intelligence predict growth from 1.2% p.a. in a low scenario to 4.1% p.a. in a high scenario. Accordingly, the industry in the Plains is expected to achieve revenues of between $1.79bn to $2.07bn by 2023.
The region’s economy has historically relied on arable farming and cattle ranching to drive growth. However, since 2000, the region has diversified its output, with a major new contribution hailing from the ongoing oil boom being witnessed in North Dakota. The state is now the second largest oil producer in the country.
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