211130 — Natural Gas Extraction
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) the exploration, development, and/or the production of natural gas from wells in which the hydrocarbons will initially flow or can be produced using normal or enhanced drilling and extraction techniques or (2) the recovery of liquid hydrocarbons from oil and gas field gases. Establishments primarily engaged in sulfur recovery from natural gas are included in this industry.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Performing gas field services for operators on a contract or fee basis--are classified in Industry 21311,
- Support Activities for Mining;
- The combined activities of crude petroleum and natural gas extraction--are classified in Industry Group
- 2111, Oil and Gas Extraction, based on the primary activity of the establishment;
- Manufacturing acyclic and cyclic hydrocarbons from refined petroleum or converting refined petroleum
- into liquid hydrocarbons (i.e., petrochemicals)--are classified in Industry 325110, Petrochemical
- Manufacturing;
- Refining crude petroleum into refined petroleum and liquid hydrocarbons--are classified in Industry
- 324110, Petroleum Refineries; and
- Recovering helium from natural gas--are classified in Industry 325120, Industrial Gas Manufacturing.
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 211130 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Natural Gas Extraction |
| SBA Size Standard | 1,250 employees |
| IRS PBA Code | 211130 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 21 → 211 → 2111 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 1311 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas (via SIC1987:1311→NAICS1997:211111→2002:211111→2007:211111→2012:211111→2017:211130→2022:211130)
- SIC 1321 - Natural Gas Liquids (via SIC1987:1321→NAICS1997:211112→2002:211112→2007:211112→2012:211112→2017:211130→2022:211130)
- SIC 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC (via SIC1987:2819→NAICS1997:211112→2002:211112→2007:211112→2012:211112→2017:211130→2022:211130)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 211130:
- Sector 21 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 2111
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 211130 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 211130 is 'Natural Gas Extraction', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 21 (Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction); the SBA small-business size standard is 1,250 employees.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 211130?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 211130 is 1,250 employees (based on employees).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 211130?
NAICS code 211130 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 1311 - Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas, 1321 - Natural Gas Liquids, 2819 - Industrial Inorganic Chemicals, NEC.