Trade of gas through mains

NACE code 35.23 covers the trade of gas through mains, a critical component of the energy infrastructure that powers homes, businesses, and industries across the world. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, ensuring the reliable and efficient distribution of natural gas to end-users, from residential consumers to large-scale industrial facilities.

The trade of gas through mains involves the distribution of natural gas through a network of pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities. Gas is typically extracted from natural gas fields, processed to remove impurities, and then transported through high-pressure transmission pipelines to local distribution networks. These local networks then deliver the gas to end-users, often using lower-pressure distribution pipelines that branch out into residential and commercial areas.

The main inputs required for the trade of gas through mains include the natural gas itself, which is the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry relies on a vast network of pipelines, compressor stations, and storage facilities, all of which require significant investments in infrastructure, machinery, and maintenance. The industry also requires a skilled workforce, including engineers, technicians, and operators, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the gas distribution system.

The primary output of the trade of gas through mains is the delivery of natural gas to end-users, including 35.11 Electricity generation, 35.22 Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains, and 46.71 Wholesale trade of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products. The gas distributed through this industry is used for a wide range of applications, such as heating, cooking, and industrial processes, making it a crucial component of the energy supply chain.