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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major energy sources

Energy; Coal

Fuels or energy sources such as electricity, fuel oil, natural gas, district steam, district hot water, and district chilled water. District chilled water is not included in any totals for the sum of ...

interruptible load or interruptible demand (electric)

Energy; Coal

Demand that the end-use customer makes available to its Load-Serving Entity via contract or agreement for curtailment.

multiple completionwell

Energy; Coal

A well equipped to produce oil and/or gas separately from more than one reservoir. Such wells contain multiple strings of tubing or other equipment that permit production from the various completions ...

heated floorspace

Energy; Coal

The area within a building that is space heated.

major fuels

Energy; Coal

Fuels or energy sources such as: electricity, fuel oil, liquefied petroleum gases, natural gas, district steam, district hot water, and district chilled water.

interruptible or curtailable rate

Energy; Coal

A special electricity or natural gas arrangement under which, in return for lower rates, the customer must either reduce energy demand on short notice or allow the electric or natural gas utility to ...