Energy Glossary
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Seasonal Gas
Seasonal gas is gas sold during certain periods of the year. It may be sold either on a firm or on an interruptible basis.
Shrinkage
Gas that is lost or unaccounted for during transportation on a pipeline, due to pipeline leakage or used as fuel in compressor stations.
Storage Reservoir
That part of the storage zone having a defined limit of porosity and/or permeability which can effectively accept, retain, and deliver gas.
Supplier
A party that sells the commodity of natural gas.
Sweet Gas
Natural gas not contaminated by corrosion inducing impurities such as hydrogen sulfide, or with a low level of impurities.