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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Owners equity

Energy; Coal

Interest of the owners in the assets of the business represented by capital contributions and retained earnings.

Recovery percentage (coal)

Energy; Coal

The percentage of coal that can be recovered from the coal deposits at existing mines.

Utility distribution companies

Energy; Coal

The entities that will continue to provide regulated services for the distribution of electricity to customers and serve customers who do not choose direct access. Regardless of where a consumer ...

Ownership of building

Energy; Coal

(As used in EIA's consumption surveys.) The individual, agency, or organisation that owns the building. For certain EIA consumption surveys, building ownership is grouped into the following ...

Rectifier

Energy; Coal

A device for converting alternating current to direct current.

Standby charge

Energy; Coal

A charge for the potential use of a utility service, usually done by an agreement with another electric utility service. These services include system backup support and other running and quick-start ...