It’s cheap, easy to set up, and you need it for everything.
In this game, the winter is your biggest enemy. If you don't have a Heating Plant connected via pipes to Heat Substations near your flats before the first snow falls, your entire population will die in days.
If you have a source nearby, pumping and exporting raw oil is the fastest way to stabilize your economy. Welcome to the Republic, Comrade. Glory to the plan!
Avoid placing heavy industry (Steel Mills, Coal Power) right next to residential zones. Pollution lowers lifespan significantly. If your citizens are constantly sick, check the Pollution Monitoring Station —you might be poisoning your workforce. 📈 Best First Industry?