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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Mean square feet per building

Energy; Coal

The arithmetic average square feet per building is the weighted sum of the total squarefeet divided by the weighted sum of the number of buildings.

Lease condensate

Energy; Coal

A mixture consisting primarily of pentanes and heavier hydrocarbons which is recovered as a liquid from natural gas in lease separation facilities. This category excludes natural gas plant liquids, ...

Large pickup truck

Energy; Coal

A pickup truck weighing between 4,500-8,500 lbs gross vehicle weight (GVW).

Host government

Energy; Coal

The government (including any government-controlled firm engaged in the production, refining, or marketing of crude oil or petroleum products) of the foreign country in which the crude oil is ...

Maximum generator nameplate capacity

Energy; Coal

The maximum rated output of a generator, prime mover, or other electric power production equipment under specific conditions designated by the manufacturer.

Latitude and longitude

Energy; Coal

The distance on the earth's surface measured, respectively, north or south of the equator and eastor west of the standard meridian, expressed in angular degrees, minutes,and seconds.

Hot dry rock

Energy; Coal

Heat energy residing in impermeable, crystalline rock. Hydraulic fracturing may be used to create permeability to enable circulation of water and removal of the heat.