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The countries that surround the Persian Gulf are: Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates

Parent rock refers to the original rock from which something else was formed

Periods of relatively high energy demand. These periods often occur in daily, weekly, and seasonal patterns; these on-peak periods differ for each individual utility

A saturated hydrocarbon (for example, methane, ethane). Heavier paraffin hydrocarbons form a waxlike substance that is called paraffin. These heavier paraffins often accumulate on the walls of tubing and other production equipment, restricting or stopping the flow of the desirable lighter paraffins and may, if severe, restrict production.