Petrol

Petrol

a naturally occurring, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid organic compounds, that are found in geologic formations beneath the Earth's surface. A fossil fuel, it is formed when large quantities of dead organisms, usually zooplankton and algae, are buried underneath sedimentary rock and undergo intense heat and pressure.

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Production costs

Energy; Coal

Costs incurred to operate and maintain wells and related equipment and facilities, including depreciation and applicable operating costs of support equipment and facilities and other costs of ...

Seasoned wood

Energy; Coal

Wood, used for fuel, that has been air dried so that it contains 15 to 20 percent moisture content (wet basis).

Transformer

Energy; Coal

An electrical device for changing the voltage of alternating current.

No. 5 and no. 6 fuel oil sold directly to the ultimate consumer

Energy; Coal

Includes ships, mines, smelters, manufacturing plants, electric utilities, drilling, railroad.

Rotary rig

Energy; Coal

A machine used for drilling wells that employs a rotating tube attached to a bit for boring holes through rock.

Thermal resistance (r-value)

Energy; Coal

This designates the resistance of a material to heat conduction. The greater the R-value the larger the number.

Number of mining operations

Energy; Coal

The number of mining operations includes preparation plants with greater than 5,000 total direct labour hours. Mining operations that consist of a mine and preparation plant, or a preparation plant ...