Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction

NACE v2.1 Code: B09.1

About support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction

NACE code 09.1, 'Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction', encompasses a critical set of services that enable the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. This industry plays a vital role in the global energy supply chain, providing essential support to the upstream oil and gas sector. The activities covered under this NACE code are integral to ensuring the efficient and sustainable extraction of these vital energy resources, which are fundamental to powering economies and fueling industrial progress worldwide.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction industry involve a range of specialized services. These include the operation of oil and gas well drilling, repair, and servicing equipment; the provision of well-casing, cementing, and pumping services; and the performance of specialized tests and analyses to assess the viability and productivity of oil and gas wells. Additionally, this industry encompasses the management and disposal of drilling muds and other waste materials generated during the extraction process.

Production inputs

The support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction industry relies on a variety of inputs, including specialized drilling equipment, well-casing materials, cement, and various chemicals and fluids used in the extraction process. Additionally, this industry requires a highly skilled workforce, including engineers, geologists, and technicians, who possess the necessary expertise to operate the complex machinery and technologies involved in oil and gas exploration and production.

Production outputs

The primary output of the support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction industry is the provision of essential services that enable the successful exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources. These services ultimately contribute to the supply of these vital energy sources, which are then consumed by a wide range of industries, including 06.1 Extraction of crude petroleum and 06.2 Extraction of natural gas, as well as various manufacturing, transportation, and power generation sectors.

Revisions to 09.1

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 09.1. The most recent 1 version of this code (09.1) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 09.1.

Family tree for support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B'>B: MINING AND QUARRYING</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/09'>09: Mining support service activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/09/1'>09.1: Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/09/9'>09.9: Support activities for other mining and quarrying</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/B/09/10'>09.10: Support activities for petroleum and natural gas extraction</a>"]


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