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:

Distribution line, gas and oil, construction
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 236210, Industrial Building Construction;
  • Oil well rig building, repairing, and dismantling, on a contract basis--are classified in U.S. Industry 213112, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations;
  • Inspecting pipelines--are classified in Industry 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; and
  • Mining machinery and equipment repair and maintenance--are classified in Industry 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance.
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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