Natural Gas Distribution
Description
This industry comprises: (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating gas distribution systems (e.g., mains, meters); (2) establishments known as gas marketers that buy gas from the well and sell it to a distribution system; (3) establishments known as gas brokers or agents that arrange the sale of gas over gas distribution systems operated by others; and (4) establishments primarily engaged in transmitting and distributing gas to final consumers.
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Utilities 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Utilities sector comprises establishments engaged in the provision of the following utility services: electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage treatment and disposal. Within this sector, the specific activities associated with the utility services provided vary by utility: electric power includes generation, transmission, and distribution; natural gas includes distribution; steam supply includes provision and/or distribution; water supply includes treatment and distribution; and sewage removal includes collection, treatment, and disposal of waste through sewer systems and sewage treatment facilities. Excluded from this sector are establishments primarily engaged in waste management services classified in Subsector 562, Waste Management and Remediation Services. These establishments also collect, treat, and dispose of waste materials; however, they do not use sewer systems or sewage treatment facilities. |
| 221 | Utilities 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Utilities subsector provide electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage treatment and disposal through a permanent infrastructure of lines, mains, and pipes. Establishments are grouped together based on the utility service provided and the particular system or facilities required to perform the service. |
| 2212 | Natural Gas Distribution 4-digit industry group | Industries in the Utilities subsector provide electric power, natural gas, steam supply, water supply, and sewage treatment and disposal through a permanent infrastructure of lines, mains, and pipes. Establishments are grouped together based on the utility service provided and the particular system or facilities required to perform the service. |
| 22121 | Natural Gas Distribution 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 221210. |
| 221210 | Natural Gas Distribution 6-digit U.S. detail | This industry comprises: (1) establishments primarily engaged in operating gas distribution systems (e.g., mains, meters); (2) establishments known as gas marketers that buy gas from the well and sell it to a distribution system; (3) establishments known as gas brokers or agents that arrange the sale of gas over gas distribution systems operated by others; and (4) establishments primarily engaged in transmitting and distributing gas to final consumers. |
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Classification References
- 01Pipeline transportation of natural gas from process plants to local distribution systems--are classified in Industry 486210, Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas;
- 02Operating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals without operating natural gas pipelines--are classified in U.S. Industry 488999, All Other Support Activities for Transportation; and
- 03Retailing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas via direct selling (i.e., home delivery)--are classified in Industry 457210, Fuel Dealers.
Index Items
Blue gas, carbureted, distribution
Coke oven gas distribution
Distribution of manufactured gas
Distribution of natural gas
Distribution of renewable natural gas (RNG)
Gas, manufactured, distribution
Gas, mixed natural and manufactured, distribution
Gas, natural, distribution
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution through mains
Manufactured gas distribution
Natural gas brokers
Natural gas distribution systems
Natural gas distribution with transmission
Natural gas marketers
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External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 221210.
American Gas Association
The leading trade association for the natural gas industry providing resources for operators and distributors.
U.S. Energy Information Administration - Natural Gas
Official U.S. government data center offering detailed statistics on natural gas production, distribution, and storage.
FEDGAS Industry Directory
A professional directory maintained by the Federation of Gas Distribution Utilities for finding qualified distribution companies.
