Key Facts
091003 at a Glance
Code 091003
Official title Services incidental to offshore gas extraction
Version NIC 2025
Source authority MoSPI
Section B - Mining and quarrying
Mn
NIC 2025 MoSPI source NIC 091003 - Services incidental to offshore gas extraction
NIC 091003 classifies services incidental to offshore gas extraction as a final six-digit resource extraction activity under Section B and Division 09. Use it when this activity is the main source of revenue.
Source Verification for 091003
10 / 10
4 of 4 factors passing
- Verified in official source - Found in NIC_2025.xlsx official MoSPI release dataset.
- International crosswalk available - No official ISIC/NACE/CPC/ISCO correspondence table is bundled in this build input set.
- Migration from previous edition - Legacy migration candidates present from NIC 2008: 4.
- Complete hierarchy chain - All parent levels exist: Section > Division > Group > Class > Sub-class (5 levels).
- Official size/threshold documented - No official code-level size or threshold dataset is included in this source bundle.
- Trade or export crosswalk match - No official NIC-to-HS/export correspondence table is bundled in this source bundle.
- Legacy national crosswalk - Legacy link exists via NIC 2008 converter layer (4 linked legacy codes).
NIC 2008 -> NIC 2025 Mapping for 091003
NIC 2008 links are discovery matches from the local converter layer. Verify final migration decisions against official source documents.
Which professionals need this code?
This code typically applies to:
Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction TechnicianMining Engineer, Petroleum and GasWell Drillers, Petroleum and GasDerrickmanGeneral Manager, Well Drilling
Also relevant for
Source: NCO-2015-OFFICIAL, 2026-05-12
Related classifications
PROFESSION 3117.0200
Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction Technician
PROFESSION 2146.0400 Mining Engineer, Petroleum and Gas
PROFESSION 8113.0100 Well Drillers, Petroleum and Gas
PROFESSION 8113.0200 Derrickman
PROFESSION 1322.0600 General Manager, Well Drilling
PROFESSION 2114.1500 Geologist, Petroleum
Practical Summary
What Services incidental to offshore gas extraction Means Under NIC 2025
NIC 091003 is the final six-digit endpoint for Services incidental to offshore gas extraction. It should be selected only when the enterprise's primary resource extraction activity matches this title more closely than 091001 Services incidental to offshore oil extraction, 091002 Services incidental to onshore oil extraction, 091004 Services incidental to onshore gas extraction.
How To Choose
When to Choose 091003 Over Nearby Codes
Choose 091003 only when operations, invoices and revenue narrative align with Services incidental to offshore gas extraction. If the activity also includes 091001 Services incidental to offshore oil extraction, 091002 Services incidental to onshore oil extraction, 091004 Services incidental to onshore gas extraction, compare those pages before filing.
In this section
091001
Services incidental to offshore oil extraction
091002 Services incidental to onshore oil extraction
091003
091004 Services incidental to offshore gas extraction
Services incidental to onshore gas extraction
Common Questions About NIC 091003
Does NIC 091003 apply to extraction or only mining support work?
Use the mining or quarrying Sub-class only when the enterprise performs the extraction activity itself. Exploration, drilling, site preparation or contractor support may belong under mining support service codes instead.
Should mineral trading use NIC 091003?
No. Selling coal, ore, stone, sand or fuel without extracting it is usually a wholesale or retail trade activity. Section B is for extraction and directly related mining operations.
How do I verify that NIC 091003 is correct before filing?
Check the parent hierarchy, compare 091001 Services incidental to offshore oil extraction, 091002 Services incidental to onshore oil extraction, 091004 Services incidental to onshore gas extraction, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.
What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?
A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.
Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 091003?
Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.
NIC 2026 guidance
Before you select NIC 091003
NIC 091003 should be selected only when the official title matches the main revenue-generating activity. If the business also trades, transports, processes, installs or supports the same product or service, compare nearby NIC pages before filing. This reduces the risk of choosing a code that describes the product being handled rather than the activity your enterprise actually performs.
Data Source and Verification Date
Source layer
Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.
Last verified
2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.
Disclaimer
This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.