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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Processing gain

Energy; Coal

The volumetric amount by which total output is greater than input for a given period of time. This difference is due to the processing of crude oil into products which, in total, have a lower ...

Schedule

Energy; Coal

A statement of the pricing format of electricity and the terms and conditions governing its applications.

Tipple

Energy; Coal

A central facility used in loading coal for transportation by rail or truck.

Nitrous oxide (N2O)

Energy; Coal

A colourless gas, naturally occurring in the atmosphere. Nitrous oxide hasa 100-year Global Warming Potential of 310.

Powerhouse

Energy; Coal

A structure at a hydroelectric plant site that contains the turbine and generator.

Road oil

Energy; Coal

Any heavy petroleum oil, including residual asphaltic oil used as a dust pallative and surface treatment on roads and highways. It is generally produced in six grades, from 0, the most liquid, to 5, ...

Term agreement

Energy; Coal

Any written or unwritten agreement between two parties in which one party agrees to supply a commodity on a continuing basis to a second party for a price or for other considerations.