Definition
This class consists of firms mainly engaged in operating pipelines for the transportation of oil, gas, water or other materials on a contract or fee basis. In recent years, there has been movement into the industry as a result of the privatisation of gas pipelines and/or the establishment of third-party access regimes to gas pipelines. For example, prior to the sale of AlintaGas' pipeline in Western Australia its gas transmission business fell within the scope of its overall gas supply activities and hence was included in Class D3620, Gas Supply. After the sale, the pipeline was operated on a fee basis, and has therefore been included in the pipeline transport industry.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.