NAICS 211 - Oil and Gas Extraction
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| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 2111 | Oil and Gas Extraction |
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 21112 | Crude Petroleum Extraction |
| 21113 | Natural Gas Extraction |
| NAICS Code | Industry Title |
|---|---|
| 211120 | Crude Petroleum Extraction |
| 211130 | Natural Gas Extraction |
What is NAICS 211
Industry Classification for NAICS 211
Industries in the Oil and Gas Extraction subsector operate and/or develop oil and gas field properties. Operation and development activities include exploration for crude petroleum and natural gas; drilling, completing, and equipping wells; operating separators, emulsion breakers, desilting equipment, and field gathering lines for crude petroleum and natural gas; and all other activities in the preparation of oil and gas up to the point of shipment from the producing property. This subsector includes the production of crude petroleum, the mining and extraction of oil from oil shale and oil sands, the production of natural gas, sulfur recovery from natural gas, and recovery of hydrocarbon liquids.
Establishments in this subsector include those that operate oil and gas wells on their own account or for others on a contract or fee basis. Establishments primarily engaged in providing support services, on a contract or fee basis, required for the drilling or operation of oil and gas wells (except geophysical surveying and mapping, mine site preparation, construction of oil/gas pipelines, and transportation activities) are classified in Subsector 213, Support Activities for Mining.
Breakdown for NAICS 211
- Covers exploration, drilling, and production of oil and natural gas resources.
- Includes extraction from conventional wells, oil shale, and oil sands.
- Focuses on all preparatory activities prior to shipment from production sites.
- Excludes support services like geophysical surveying and pipeline construction.
- Businesses range from independent operators to large integrated firms.
- Subject to federal and state regulatory oversight and environmental standards.
Included Activities for NAICS 211
- Exploration for crude petroleum and natural gas deposits.
- Drilling, completing, and equipping oil and gas wells.
- Operating separators and emulsion breakers for fluid processing.
- Managing field gathering lines for hydrocarbons.
- Recovering sulfur and hydrocarbon liquids from natural gas.
- Mining oil from oil shale and oil sands formations.
- Preparing extracted resources up to shipment point.
Business Types for NAICS 211
- Independent oil and gas operators.
- Integrated energy companies with upstream operations.
- Contract drilling firms specializing in well completion.
- Oil shale and oil sands mining companies.
- Hydrocarbon processing and recovery service providers.
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