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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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bypassed footage
Energy; Coal
Bypassed footage is the footage in that section of hole that is abandoned as the result of remedial sidetrack drilling operations.
account classification
Energy; Coal
The way in which suppliers of electricity, natural gas, or fuel oil classify and bill their customers. Commonly used account classifications are "Residential," "Commercial," "Industrial," and ...
account of others (natural gas)
Energy; Coal
Natural gas deliveries for the account of others are deliveries to customers by transporters that do not own the natural gas but deliver it for others for a fee. Included are quantities covered by ...
accounting system
Energy; Coal
A method of recording accounting data for a utility or company or a method of supplying accounting information for controlling, evaluating, planning and decision-making.
acid mine drainage
Energy; Coal
This refers to water pollution that results when sulfur-bearing minerals associated with coal are exposed to air and water and form sulfuric acid and ferrous sulfate. The ferrous sulfate can further ...
