Natural Gas Extraction
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 211130 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) the exploration, development, and/or the production of natural gas from wells in which the hydrocarbons will initially flow or can be produced using normal or enhanced drilling and extraction techniques or (2) the recovery of liquid hydrocarbons from oil and gas field gases. Establishments primarily engaged in sulfur recovery from natural gas are included in this industry.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Natural Gas Extraction establishments are primarily engaged in exploring, developing, and producing natural gas from wells using normal or enhanced drilling techniques, or recovering liquid hydrocarbons from oil and gas field gases, including sulfur recovery from natural gas. The boundary with Crude Petroleum Extraction lies in the primary hydrocarbon product; Natural Gas Extraction focuses on natural gas and associated liquid recovery, while Crude Petroleum Extraction is classified in a different industry focused on crude oil as the primary product.