Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the construction of oil and gas lines, mains, refineries, and storage tanks. The work performed may include new work, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs. Specialty trade contractors are included in this industry if they are engaged in activities primarily related to oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction. All structures (including buildings) that are integral parts of oil and gas networks (e.g., storage tanks, pumping stations, and refineries) are included in this industry.
Illustrative Examples:
Distribution line, gas and oil, construction
Oil refinery construction
Gas main construction
Petrochemical plant construction
Gathering line, gas and oil field, construction
Pumping station, gas and oil transmission, construction
Natural gas pipeline construction
Storage tank, natural gas or oil, tank farm or field, construction
Natural gas processing plant construction
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 237120 - Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction are:
- Pipeline, gas and oil, construction
- Compressor, metering and pumping station, gas and oil pipeline, construction
- Oil refinery construction
- Pumping station, gas and oil transmission, construction
- Distribution line, gas and oil, construction
- Pipe lining (except thermal insulating) contractors
- Storage tank, natural gas or oil, tank farm or field, construction
- Refinery, petroleum, construction
- Pipeline rehabilitation contractors
- Pipeline wrapping contractors
- Natural gas pipeline construction
- Oil and gas field distribution line construction
- Pipeline construction on oil and gas field gathering lines to point of distribution on a contract basis
- Construction management, oil refinery and petrochemical complex
- Corrosion protection, underground pipeline and oil storage tank
- Manhole, oil and gas, construction
- Natural gas processing plant construction
- Gathering line, gas and oil field, construction
- Petroleum refinery construction
- Construction management, oil and gas pipeline
- Gas main construction
- Petrochemical plant construction
- Service line, gas and oil, construction
- Oil pipeline construction
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Oil & Gas Pipeline Construction in the US (23712)
Revenue 2025
$53.6bn
Growth 2025
1.37%
Key Trends
Industry activity has been bolstered by the US government lifting the ban on raw crude oil exports
A return to growing oil prices in 2021 is expected to favor industry operators
Growth in housing investment is expected to stimulate industry demand
Products and Services
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For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 237120 - Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Oil well rig building, repairing, and dismantling, on a contract basis--are classified in U.S. Industry 213112, Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Building chemical plants (except petrochemical) and similar process or batch facilities--are classified in Industry 236210, Industrial Building Construction;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Inspecting pipelines--are classified in Industry 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Mining machinery and equipment repair and maintenance--are classified in Industry 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance.
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NAICS Hierarchy 237120 - Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
NAICS Code 237120 - Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction sits in the 2-digit Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 23
Sector Title: Construction
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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2361 Residential Building Construction
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2362 Nonresidential Building Construction
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23621 Industrial Building Construction
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23622 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
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2371 Utility System Construction
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23711 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
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23712 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
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23713 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
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2372 Land Subdivision
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23721 Land Subdivision
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2373 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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23731 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
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2379 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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23799 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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2381 Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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23811 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
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23812 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
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23813 Framing Contractors
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23814 Masonry Contractors
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23815 Glass and Glazing Contractors
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23816 Roofing Contractors
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23817 Siding Contractors
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23819 Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
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2382 Building Equipment Contractors
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23821 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
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23822 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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23829 Other Building Equipment Contractors
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2383 Building Finishing Contractors
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23831 Drywall and Insulation Contractors
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23832 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors
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23833 Flooring Contractors
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23834 Tile and Terrazzo Contractors
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23835 Finish Carpentry Contractors
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23839 Other Building Finishing Contractors
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2389 Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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23891 Site Preparation Contractors
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23899 All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
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