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natural gas storage
Bulk storage of methane gas extracted from underground natural deposits, mainly for use as fuel.
Natural gas storage facilities are places for bulk storage of methane gases extracted from underground deposits, mainly for use as a fuel.
The gas comes from underground deposits. The definition follows that natural-gas commodity and its storage after extraction.
Fuel use is usual without being the only possible destination. Propane storage identifies a different gaseous fuel, even when propane originates in natural-gas processing.
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coal storage
Bulk storage of raw coal, a carbon-rich sedimentary rock used mainly for generating electricity and heat. -
ethanol storage
Bulk storage of raw ethanol, an alcohol used as fuel, solvent, or in drinks, excluding packaged alcohol products. -
gasoline storage
Bulk storage of gasoline, a petroleum-derived liquid used mainly as motor-vehicle fuel and sometimes as a solvent. -
heating oil storage
Bulk storage of kerosene or other petroleum-derived heating oils, excluding packaged heating-oil products. -
nuclear fuel storage
Bulk storage of unspent nuclear fuel, including uranium, excluding spent fuel and other nuclear waste. -
petroleum storage
Bulk storage of crude mineral oil extracted from the earth, excluding gasoline, diesel, and other refined petroleum products. -
propane storage
Bulk storage of propane in liquid or gaseous form, excluding warehouse or retail storage of portable propane tanks.