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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Premium gasoline

Energy; Coal

Gasoline having an antiknock index (R+M/2) greater than 90. Includes both leaded premium gasoline as well as unleaded premium gasoline.

Roof or ceiling insulation

Energy; Coal

A building shell conservation feature consisting of insulation placed in the roof (below the waterproofing layer) or in the ceiling of the top floor in the building.

Thermal conversion factor

Energy; Coal

A factor for converting data between physical units of measure (such as barrels, cubic feet, or short tons) and thermal units of measure (such as British thermal units, calories, or joules); or for ...

Normal butane (c4h10)

Energy; Coal

A normally gaseous straight chain hydrocarbon that is a colourless paraffinic gas which boils at a temperature of 31.1 degrees Fahrenheit.

Producing property

Energy; Coal

A term often used in reference to a property, well, or mine that produces wasting natural resources. The term means a property that produces in paying quantities (that is, one for which proceeds from ...

Seasonal pricing

Energy; Coal

A special electric rate feature under which the price per unit of energy depends on the season of the year.

Total operated basis

Energy; Coal

The total reserves or production associated with the wells operated by an individual operator. This is also commonly known as the "gross operated" or "8/8ths" basis.