06200

Extraction of natural gas

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);

This subclass is part of the Portuguese Classification of Economic Activities (CAE-Rev.4), used for tax and statistical purposes in Portugal.

Parent class: 0620 - Extraction of natural gas

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