Energy generating capability that is beyond the immediate needs of the producing system. This energy may be sold on an interruptible basis or as firm power.

A measure of the ignition quality of a diesel fuel calculated from a formula involving the gravity of the fuel and its aniline point.

The range of dates during which a ship will load.

Abbreviation for Directorate of Engine Research and Development. DERD 2494 is a UK Ministry of Defense jet fuel specification.

Bonneville Power Authority. Electricity utility in the US Pacific Northwest, supplying power to several aluminum smelters. Acceptable as second-reference abbreviation.

When prices trade at similar levels over a period of time, the chart becomes cluttered with business at these levels and is referred to as 'congested'. Congestion areas are often see [..]

The detention or delay of a vessel in loading or unloading beyond the time agreed upon. Demurrage charges are usually incurred for any delay.

The historical cost of all facilities in the power supply system.

The storage of nuclear waste and/or spent fuel in a repository near the surface or in a deep geological formation, without the intention of retrieval.

Electricity capacity intended to be available at all times during the period covered by a guaranteed commitment to deliver, even under adverse conditions, but subject to force majeure interruptions. F [..]