Definitions, Sources and Explanatory Notes

 Category:   Natural Gas Production
 Topic:   Lease Condensate Production

  Definitions

Key Terms Definition
Lease Condensate A mixture consisting primarily of pentanes and heavier hydrocarbons which is recovered as a liquid from natural gas in lease separation facilities. This category excludes natural gas plant liquids, such as butane and propane, which are recovered at downstream natural gas processing plants or facilities.
Production, Lease Condensate The volume of lease condensate produced during the report year. Lease condensate volumes include only those volumes recovered from lease or field separation facilities.

For definitions of related energy terms, refer to the EIA Energy Glossary.

  Sources

Form EIA-23L, "Annual Report of Domestic Oil and Gas Reserves (County Level Version)".

  • Natural Gas Survey Forms and Instructions

  •   Explanatory Notes

  • Related data and background information are published in the U.S. Crude Oil and Natural Gas Proved Reserves Annual Report.