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NAICS Code for Oil and Gas Extraction

The official U.S. Census 2022 NAICS classification representing Oil and Gas Extraction is primary NAICS code 211120 (Crude Petroleum Extraction).

NAICS Classification Details

NAICS Code211120
Official TitleCrude Petroleum Extraction
Primary SIC Equivalent1311 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas
SBA Size Standard1250 Employees (Basis: Employees)
Census DefinitionThis industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) the exploration, development, and/or the production of petroleum from wells in which the hydrocarbons will initially flow or can be produced using normal or enhanced drilling and extraction techniques or (2) the production of crude petroleum from surface shales or tar sands or from reservoirs in which the hydrocarbons are semisolids. Establishments in this industry operate oil wells on their own account or for others on a contract or fee basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary NAICS code for Oil and Gas Extraction?

The official NAICS code representing Oil and Gas Extraction is 211120. The standard industry title is 'Crude Petroleum Extraction' under the 2022 Census classifications.

What is the equivalent SIC code for Oil and Gas Extraction?

The primary Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code equivalent for Oil and Gas Extraction is 1311, officially titled 'Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas' in the 1987 OSHA manual standard.

Are SBA size standards applicable to NAICS code 211120?

Yes, companies operating under NAICS code 211120 are evaluated under SBA size standards to determine small business status. The active standard is 1250 Employees (Basis: Employees).

Sources & Cited References

  1. U.S. Census Bureau: Official 2022 NAICS Classification Manual
  2. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Table of Small Business Size Standards