221210 Natural Gas Distribution

Overview

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

  • Pipeline transportation of natural gas from process plants to local distribution systems--are classified in Industry 486210, Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas;
  • Operating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals without operating natural gas pipelines--are classified in U.S. Industry 488999, All Other Support Activities for Transportation; and
  • Retailing liquefied petroleum (LP) gas via direct selling (i.e., home delivery)--are classified in Industry 457210, Fuel Dealers.

Index Entries

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