Powered by LevrNAICS 486210: Pipeline transportation of natural gas
NAICS 486210 is the industry code for pipeline transportation of natural gas. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for energy services and start your application when you are ready.
What 486210 covers
Natural gas pipeline companies transport natural gas from processing plants to local distribution systems, including storage.
Included in this code
- Interstate natural gas pipelines
- Gas transmission
- Underground natural gas storage operated with pipelines
Not this code
- Natural gas distribution utilities: see 221210 Natural gas distribution
- Crude oil pipelines: see 486110 Pipeline transportation of crude oil
- Gas processing plants: see 211130 Natural gas extraction
Businesses that use 486210
Financing for this trade
Gas pipelines rely on project finance, bonds and term loans backed by firm transportation contracts. Lenders review FERC regulation and contract terms.
Apply for funding with AIIs 486210 the right code for a natural gas pipeline operator?
Yes, if you transport natural gas through transmission pipelines or run related storage. Local gas distribution to homes and businesses uses 221210. If your work overlaps, also read the definitions for 221210 (natural gas distribution) and 486110 (pipeline transportation of crude oil), then choose the code that matches your largest source of revenue.
What is the SBA size standard for 486210?
The SBA size standard for 486210 is $42M in average annual receipts. SBA averages total gross receipts over the last five completed fiscal years and adds in any affiliates under common control. A natural gas pipeline operator at or below that figure counts as small for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business contracts.
How are natural gas pipelines financed?
Large projects use project finance and bonds backed by firm transportation contracts approved by regulators. Lenders look at contract length, shipper credit quality and rate cases. 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 486210 cover?
Pipeline transportation of natural gas. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 48-49 Transportation and warehousing, 486 Pipeline transportation, 4862 Pipeline transportation of natural gas, 48621 Pipeline transportation of natural gas.
What financing do NAICS 486210 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 486210?
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.