NAICS Code 486: Pipeline Transportation
The NAICS code for Pipeline Transportation is 486.
Pipeline Transportation establishments move crude oil, refined petroleum products, and natural gas through networks of pressurized pipelines connecting production regions to refineries, distribution hubs, and end users. Pipelines are the safest and most energy-efficient form of liquid and gas transport.
Pipeline Transportation is a 3-digit subsector of the broader Transportation and Warehousing (NAICS 48-49) sector.
3,159
Total US Entities
3
Industry Groups
486
NAICS Code
Classification
Industry Groups (4-digit)
| NAICS Code | Industry Group Title | US Entities |
|---|---|---|
| 4861 | NAICS 4861 — Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | 500 |
| 4862 | NAICS 4862 — Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas | 1,000 |
| 4869 | NAICS 4869 — Other Pipeline Transportation | 1,659 |
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