Extraction of natural gas

NACE v2.1 Code: B06.2

About extraction of natural gas

NACE code 06.2 covers the extraction of natural gas, a vital energy resource that plays a crucial role in the global economy. Natural gas is a naturally occurring hydrocarbon gas mixture, primarily composed of methane, that is extracted from underground reservoirs and used for a wide range of applications, including power generation, heating, and industrial processes. The extraction of natural gas is a significant industry that contributes to the energy security and economic development of many countries around the world.

Production process

The extraction of natural gas typically involves a multi-step process. First, exploratory drilling is conducted to locate and assess the size and quality of natural gas reserves. Once a viable deposit is identified, production wells are drilled, and the natural gas is extracted using specialized equipment and techniques. This may involve the use of hydraulic fracturing or other advanced extraction methods to maximize the recovery of the resource. The extracted natural gas is then processed to remove impurities and separate the various hydrocarbon components before being transported and distributed to end-users.

Production inputs

The extraction of natural gas requires a range of inputs, including specialized drilling equipment, such as rigs, pumps, and well casings; exploration and surveying technologies, such as seismic equipment; and various materials and chemicals used in the extraction and processing of the natural gas. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce, including geologists, engineers, and technicians, to carry out the complex operations involved in natural gas extraction.

Production outputs

The primary output of the natural gas extraction industry is, of course, the natural gas itself. This natural gas is then distributed and consumed by a variety of other industries, including 35.1 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply, 19.2 Manufacture of refined petroleum products, and 20.1 Manufacture of basic chemicals, fertilizers and nitrogen compounds, plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms, among others. The natural gas extracted under NACE code 06.2 is a crucial energy source that supports a wide range of economic activities.

Revisions to 06.2

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 06.2. The most recent 1 version of this code (06.2) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 06.2.

Older versions

Family tree for extraction of natural gas

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/06'>06: Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/06/2'>06.2: Extraction of natural gas</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/06/1'>06.1: Extraction of crude petroleum</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/06/20'>06.20: Extraction of natural gas</a>"]


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