Gas distribution services through mains (on a fee or contract basis)
CPC v2.1 Code: 86320
About gas distribution services through mains (on a fee or contract basis)
cpc code 86320 covers the distribution of natural gas and other gaseous fuels through a network of mains and pipelines. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader energy sector, providing the infrastructure necessary to transport and deliver gas to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. The efficient distribution of gas is essential for powering homes, businesses, and industrial processes, making it a vital component of modern economic activity.
Production process
The main production techniques involved in gas distribution services through mains include the construction and maintenance of a complex network of pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. Gas is typically extracted from natural gas fields or other sources, then transported through high-pressure transmission pipelines to local distribution networks. These networks use a system of smaller, lower-pressure pipelines to deliver the gas to end-users, often utilizing metering and control equipment to monitor and regulate the flow of gas.
Production inputs
The key inputs required for the gas distribution industry include natural gas or other gaseous fuels, which serve as the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment such as pipelines, valves, compressors, and metering devices, as well as skilled labor for the construction, operation, and maintenance of the distribution infrastructure. Significant capital investment is also required to develop and expand the gas distribution network.
Production outputs
The primary output of the gas distribution industry is the delivery of natural gas and other gaseous fuels to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers. These consumers may be classified under various other CPC codes, such as 84100 Electricity distribution services, 84200 Steam and hot water supply services, and 86100 Support services to the petroleum and natural gas industries, among others. The efficient and reliable distribution of gas is essential for powering a wide range of economic activities and supporting the overall energy needs of a region or country.
Family tree for gas distribution services through mains (on a fee or contract basis)
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A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8'>8: Business and production services</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/86'>86: Support and operation services to agriculture, hunting, forestry, fishing, mining and utilities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/863'>863: Support and operation services to electricity, gas and water distribution</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/8632'>8632: Gas distribution services through mains (on a fee or contract basis)</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/86320'>86320: Gas distribution services through mains (on a fee or contract basis)</a>"]
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