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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Land use

Energy; Coal

The ultimate uses to be permitted for currently contaminated lands, waters, and structures at each Department of Energy installation. Land-use decisions will strongly influence the cost of ...

Hinshaw pipeline

Energy; Coal

A pipeline or local distribution company that has received exemptions from regulations pursuant to the Natural Gas Act. These companies transport interstate natural gas not subject to regulations ...

Master-metering

Energy; Coal

Measurement of electricity ornatural gas consumption of several tenants or housing units using a single meter. That is, one metre measures the energy usage for several households collectively.

Land-use restrictions

Energy; Coal

Constraints placed upon mining by societal policies to protect surface features or entities that could be affected by mining. Because laws and regulations may be modified or repealed, the ...

Holding company

Energy; Coal

A company that confines its activities to owning stock in and supervising management of other companies. The Securities and Exchange Commission, as administrator of the Public Utility Holding Company ...

Maximum deliverability

Energy; Coal

The maximum deliverabilityrate (Mcf/d) estimated at the present developed maximum operating capacity.

Landfill gas

Energy; Coal

Gas that is generated by decomposition of organic material at landfill disposal sites. The average composition of landfill gas is approximately 50 percent methane and 50 percent carbon dioxide and ...