NAICS Code 23712 — Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction

NAICS Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It contains 1 direct sub-code.

Code	23712
Title	Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Level	NAICS Industry (5-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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

Natural gas pipeline construction

Pumping station, gas and oil transmission, construction

Storage tank, natural gas or oil, tank farm or field, construction

Natural gas processing plant construction

This national industry shares the official Census description of 237120.

Where 23712 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	23	Construction
Subsector	237	Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Industry Group	2371	Utility System Construction
NAICS Industry	23712	Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction

Codes under 23712

Code	Title
237120	Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction

Related NAICS Industry codes

• 23711 — Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
• 23713 — Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.