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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Disposition, natural gas

Energy; Coal

The removal of natural, synthetic, and/or supplemental gas, or any components or gaseous mixtures contained therein, from the responding company's facilities within the report State by any means or ...

Briquettes

Energy; Coal

A grade of coal made from compressed coal dust, with or without a binding agent such as asphalt.

Disposition, petroleum

Energy; Coal

A set of categories used to account for how crude oil and petroleum products are transferred, distributed, or removed from the supply stream. The categories include stock change, crude oil losses, ...

Cleaned coal or prepared coal

Energy; Coal

A grade of coal that has been processed to reduce the amount of impurities present and improve the burning characteristics.

Distillate fuel oil

Energy; Coal

A general classification for one of the petroleum fractions produced in conventional distillation operations. It includes diesel fuels and fuel oils. Products known as No. 1, No. 2, and No. 4 diesel ...