North American Industry Classification System - NAICS
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Introduction to NAICS
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.
NAICS was developed under the auspices of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and adopted in 1997 to replace the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. It was developed jointly by the U.S. Economic Classification Policy Committee (ECPC), Statistics Canada, and Mexico's Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia, to allow for a high level of comparability in business statistics among the North American countries.
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2017 NAICS Definition
T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.
237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of oil and gas lines, mains, refineries, and storage tanks. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of oil and gas networks (e.g., storage tanks, pumping stations, and refineries) are included in this industry.
Illustrative Examples:
Oil refinery construction
Gas main construction
Petrochemical plant construction
Gathering line, gas and oil field, construction
Pumping station, gas and oil transmission, construction
Natural gas pipeline construction
Storage tank, natural gas or oil, tank farm or field, construction
Natural gas processing plant construction
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
- Building chemical plants (except petrochemical) and similar process or batch facilities--are classified in Industry , Industrial Building Construction;
- Oil well rig building, repairing, and dismantling, on a contract basis--are classified in U.S. Industry , Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations;
- Inspecting pipelines--are classified in Industry , All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; and
- Mining machinery and equipment repair and maintenance--are classified in Industry , Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance.
| 2007 NAICS | 2012 NAICS | 2017 NAICS | Corresponding Index Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Compressor, metering and pumping station, gas and oil pipeline, construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Construction management, oil and gas pipeline |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Construction management, oil refinery and petrochemical complex |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Corrosion protection, underground pipeline and oil storage tank |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Distribution line, gas and oil, construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Gas main construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Gathering line, gas and oil field, construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Manhole, oil and gas, construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Natural gas pipeline construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Natural gas processing plant construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Oil and gas field distribution line construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Oil pipeline construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Oil refinery construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Petrochemical plant construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Petroleum refinery construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Pipe lining (except thermal insulating) contractors |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Pipeline construction on oil and gas field gathering lines to point of distribution on a contract basis |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Pipeline rehabilitation contractors |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Pipeline wrapping contractors |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Pipeline, gas and oil, construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Pumping station, gas and oil transmission, construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Refinery, petroleum, construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Service line, gas and oil, construction |
| 237120 | 237120 | 237120 | Storage tank, natural gas or oil, tank farm or field, construction |
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- Source: U.S. Census Bureau
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)
- (888) 756-2427
- naics@census.gov
- Last Revised: 04/29/2025
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