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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Double circuit line

Energy; Coal

A transmission line having two separate circuits. Because each carries three-phase power, at least six conductors, three per circuit, are required.

Average mine price

Energy; Coal

The ratio of the total value of the coal produced at the mine to the total production tonnage.

Cofiring

Energy; Coal

The process of burning natural gas in conjunction with another fuel to reduce air pollutants.

Drilling arrangement

Energy; Coal

A contractual agreement under which a working interest owner (assignor) assigns a part of a working interest in a property to another party (the assignee) in exchange for which the assignee agrees to ...

Coal stocks

Energy; Coal

Coal quantities that are held in storage for future use and disposition. Note: When coal data are collected for a particular reporting period (month, quarter, or year), coal stocks are commonly ...