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petroleum
petroleum (crude oil) In geology, a term used generally to describe naturally occurring liquid
hydrocarbons formed by the anaerobic decay of organic matter. Oil is rarely found at its original site of formation but migrates to a suitable
structural or
lithological trap. Petroleum is frequently associated with salt water and with gaseous hydrocarbons. See also
NATURAL GAS; and
OIL SHALE.
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Petroleum coke demand grows steadily.(MARKET REPORT: Petrochemicals)
Magazine article from: China Chemical Reporter; 10/6/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...demand balance in the world The output of petroleum coke in the world increased from 83 million...2%. The United States is the major petroleum coke producer and the output accounts...the world total. The consumption of petroleum coke in the world increases with the...
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Petroleum supply summary table.
Magazine article from: Petroleum Supply Monthly; 10/1/2002; 700+ words
; Table H1. Petroleum Supply Summary (Million Barrels per...1 Jet Fuel 1.6 1.6 (s) Other Petroleum Products (b) 4.7 4.9 -0.2 Crude...Crude Oil 8.6 9.5 -1.0 Strategic Petroleum Reserve 0.0 0.0 0.0 Other 8...
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Addax Petroleum to Acquire the Business of Pan-Ocean Energy
Newspaper article from: CCNMatthews Newswire; 7/20/2006; 700+ words
; ...UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN Addax Petroleum Corporation (TSX:AXC) ("Addax Petroleum") today announced that it has agreed to...President and Chief Executive Officer of Addax Petroleum said, "This is an excellent opportunity...
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Addax Petroleum Statement.
PR Newswire Europe; 2/2/2007; 700+ words
; ...THE UNITED STATES, AUSTRALIA OR JAPAN Addax Petroleum Corporation ("Addax Petroleum" or the "Corporation") (TSX: AXC), today...announcement. It is with deep regret that Addax Petroleum reports the death of an employee of Petrostuff...
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Lundin Petroleum Completes Acquisition of Valkyries Petroleum
Newspaper article from: CCNMatthews Newswire; 8/1/2006; 700+ words
; VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(CCNMatthews - Aug. 1, 2006) - Lundin Petroleum AB ("Lundin Petroleum") (OMX:LUPE) and Valkyries Petroleum Corp. ("Valkyries") (TSX VENTURE:VPC) are pleased to announce the completion...
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Abraxas Petroleum Corporation Files Preliminary Proxy Statement for Merger with Abraxas Energy Partners, L.P.
Newspaper article from: Mergers & Acquisitions Week; 7/29/2009; 700+ words
; Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:AXAS) ("Abraxas Petroleum") announced that it has filed a preliminary proxy...Special Meeting") to be held to vote on Abraxas Petroleum's pending merger with Abraxas Energy Partners...
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Petroleum Supply Summary Table.
Magazine article from: Petroleum Supply Monthly; 11/1/2002; 700+ words
; Table H1. Petroleum Supply Summary (Million Barrels per...1 Jet Fuel 1.6 1.6 (s) Other Petroleum Products (b) 4.4 4.8 -0.4 Crude...Crude Oil 9.3 8.8 0.5 Strategic Petroleum Reserve 0.0 0.0 0.0 Other 9...
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Texas Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (TPCA). (Top of the News).(on unfair pricing practices)
Magazine article from: National Petroleum News; 1/1/2002; 700+ words
; ...to gain market share," the Texas Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association...which represents some 450 independent petroleum-marketing companies in the state...Texaco, Royal Dutch/Shell, Phillips Petroleum, Ultramar Diamond Shamrock and Valero...
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Petroleum Supply Summary Table.(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Magazine article from: Petroleum Supply Monthly; 8/1/2002; 700+ words
; Table H1. Petroleum Supply Summary (Million Barrels per...s) Jet Fuel 1.6 1.6 (s) Other Petroleum Products (b) 4.8 4.7 0.1 Crude...Crude Oil 9.0 9.2 -0.2 Strategic Petroleum Reserve 0.0 (s) (s) Other 9...
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Abraxas Petroleum Corporation and Abraxas Energy Partners, L.P. Announce Merger Intention.
Business Wire; 6/18/2009; 700+ words
; SAN ANTONIO -- Abraxas Petroleum Corporation (NASDAQ:AXAS) ("Abraxas Petroleum") and Abraxas Energy Partners, L.P...held by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Abraxas Petroleum, pursuant to which Abraxas Energy will merge...
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Hellenic Petroleum SA
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
Hellenic Petroleum SA 17th km., Athens-Corinth National Road GR-193 00 Aspropyrgos...2003) Stock Exchanges: Athens Ticker Symbol: ELPE NAIC: 424720 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Merchant Wholesalers (Except Bulk Stations and Terminals...
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SIC 4613 Petroleum Pipelines, Refined
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
SIC 4613 PETROLEUM PIPELINES, REFINED This category covers establishments primarily engaged in the pipeline transportation of refined petroleum products of petroleum, such as gasoline and fuel oil. Linking all petroleum pipeline...
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SIC 5171 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
SIC 5171 PETROLEUM BULK STATIONS AND TERMINALS This industry consists of companies that wholesale crude petroleum and petroleum products from bulk liquid storage facilities. Distributors of...
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SIC 5172 Petroleum and Petroleum Products Wholesalers, Except Bulk Stations and Terminals
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
SIC 5172 PETROLEUM AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS WHOLESALERS, EXCEPT BULK STATIONS AND TERMINALS This industry class consists of wholesale distributors of petroleum and petroleum products (except those with bulk liquid storage...
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Petroleum Industry
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History
PETROLEUM INDUSTRY Crude oil seeps from the earth...first U.S. well, specifically to find petroleum, in Titusville, (Oil Creek) Pennsylvania...system. In 1861 the first full-fledged petroleum refinery in the United States opened...
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