NAICS Canada 486—Pipeline transportation

Where 486 sits

1. 48-49 Transportation and warehousing
2. 486 Pipeline transportation

Contains 3 narrower codes

• 4861 Pipeline transportation of crude oil
• 4862 Pipeline transportation of natural gas
• 4869 Other pipeline transportation

Description

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in the transport of goods by pipeline. The pipelines are designed to specifications for the transport of a particular good, such as crude oil, natural gas and refined petroleum products. Pipeline transportation includes integrated systems comprising various types of pipelines and ancillary facilities, such as pumping stations and incidental storage facilities.

What 486 excludes

• Operating gathering lines to transport crude oil or natural gas from wells to field processing plants (see 211 oil and gas extraction)

486 in other systems