Concepts and definitions
- Author: United Nations
- Main Title: Energy Balances and Electricity Profiles 2010 , pp 12-17
- Publication Date: December 2013
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/f857f5f0-en
- Language: English
Production of primary energy (row 1): Primary energy refers to energy sources as found in their natural state (as opposed to derived or secondary energy, which is the result of the transformation of primary sources). Production of primary energy refers to the quantity of fuels which are extracted or produced, calculated after any operation for removal of inert matter. In general, production includes the quantities consumed by the producer in the production process (e.g. for heating or operation of equipment or auxiliaries) as well as supplies to other producers of energy for transformation or other uses. Data on the production of hard coal and lignite refer to coal after washing and screening for the removal of inorganic matter. Production of natural gas liquids is shown together with the production of crude petroleum. Data for natural gas refer to dry marketable production measured after purification and extraction of natural gas liquids and sulphur. Extraction losses and the amounts that have been reinjected, flared, and vented are excluded. Production includes quantities used within the natural gas industry, in gas extraction, pipeline systems and processing plants. Production of primary electricity refers to gross production of electrical energy of nuclear, hydro, geothermal, wind, tide, wave and solar origin. Biomass production includes only that portion used for fuel purposes.
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ISBN (PDF):
9789210562140
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/8edd3715-en-fr
Related Subject(s):
Natural Resources Water and Energy
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