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NAICS 221210
Natural gas distribution




2007 NAICS Definition

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.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Pipeline transportation of natural gas from process plants to local distribution systems--are classified in Industry 486210, Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas; and
  • Retailing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas via direct selling--are classified in U.S. Industry 454312, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Bottled Gas) Dealers.

Index entries that bring you to this industry:

  • Blue gas, carbureted, production and distribution
  • Coke oven gas, production and distribution
  • Distribution of manufactured gas
  • Distribution of natural gas
  • Gas, manufactured, production and distribution
  • Gas, mixed natural and manufactured, production and distribution
  • Gas, natural, distribution
  • Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution through mains
  • Manufactured gas production and distribution
  • Natural gas brokers
  • Natural gas distribution systems
  • Natural gas marketers
 
 
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