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NAICS 486110: Pipeline transportation of crude oil

NAICS 486110 is the industry code for pipeline transportation of crude oil. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for energy services and start your application when you are ready.

What 486110 covers

Crude oil pipeline companies transport crude oil by pipeline from fields to refineries and terminals. Crude gathering systems in oil fields are included.

Included in this code

  • Crude oil pipelines
  • Gathering pipelines for crude
  • Crude pipeline terminals

Businesses that use 486110

Crude oil gathering systemInterstate crude pipeline

Financing for this trade

Pipeline owners use project finance, term loans and bonds backed by shipper contracts. Lenders look at throughput commitments and regulation.

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Is 486110 the right code for a crude oil pipeline operator?

Yes, if you operate pipelines moving crude oil. Pipelines for gasoline and refined products use 486910, and natural gas pipelines use 486210. The closest alternatives are 486910 (pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products) and 486210 (pipeline transportation of natural gas). Use whichever matches your largest revenue stream, and keep it consistent across tax filings, SBA forms and lender applications.

What is the SBA size standard for 486110?

The SBA size standard for 486110 is 1,500 employees. SBA counts the average number of people on payroll, full time, part time and temporary, over the last 24 months, and adds in any affiliates. A crude oil pipeline operator under that headcount counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts, whatever its revenue.

How are crude oil pipelines financed?

Pipelines are funded with project finance and term loans backed by long term throughput or ship or pay contracts, along with bonds for larger operators. Lenders review contract coverage, volumes and regulatory tariffs. Expect lenders to ask for receivables and payables agings, recent bank statements and a debt schedule, which also help a broker match the request to the right lender quickly.

What does NAICS 486110 cover?

Pipeline transportation of crude oil. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 48-49 Transportation and warehousing, 486 Pipeline transportation, 4861 Pipeline transportation of crude oil, 48611 Pipeline transportation of crude oil.

What financing do NAICS 486110 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for energy services businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 486110?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.