2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

221210 Natural Gas Distribution

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 Industry 454310, Fuel Dealers.
2007
NAICS		   2012
NAICS		   2017
NAICS		   Corresponding Index
Entries
221210   221210   221210   Blue gas, carbureted, distribution
221210   221210   221210   Coke oven gas distribution
221210   221210   221210   Distribution of manufactured gas
221210   221210   221210   Distribution of natural gas
221210   221210   221210   Gas, manufactured, distribution
221210   221210   221210   Gas, mixed natural and manufactured, distribution
221210   221210   221210   Gas, natural, distribution
221210   221210   221210   Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution through mains
221210   221210   221210   Manufactured gas distribution
221210   221210   221210   Natural gas brokers
221210   221210   221210   Natural gas distribution systems
221210   221210   221210   Natural gas distribution with transmission
221210   221210   221210   Natural gas marketers