Explanatory Note
Title: Natural gas extraction
It comprises the production of raw gaseous hydrocarbons (natural gas), extraction of
condensates, drainage and separation of liquid hydrocarbon fractions,
decantation, desalination, dehydration, liquefaction, regasification and other activities linked to
extraction of natural gas, to make it marketable without modifying its essence, carried out in
production site to transport.
Does not include:
Service activities related to the extraction of natural gas (09100);
Recovery of liquefied petroleum gases in petroleum refining (19201);
Manufacturing of industrial gases (20110);
Exploration of gas pipelines independent of extraction (49500);
Geological prospecting for natural gas (71120);