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Electricity generated per unit of fuel used: coal, natural gas, oil
Electricity generated per unit of fuel used: coal, natural gas, oil
How much electricity is generated from a unit of coal, natural gas and oil in the U.S.? (in kilowatt hours)
This statistic gives the amount of electricity generated per unit of coal, natural gas and oil used in the United States. Approximately 578 kilowatt hours of electricity are generated from one barrel of residual fuel oil.
How much electricity is generated from a unit of coal, natural gas and oil in the U.S.? (in kilowatt hours)
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| Fuel per unit | Electricity generation in kilowatt hours |
|---|---|
| 1 metric ton of coal | 1,927 |
| 1 barrel of residual fuel oil | 578 |
| 1,000 cubic feet of natural gas | 99 |
| Fuel per unit | Electricity generation in kilowatt hours |
|---|---|
| 1 metric ton of coal | 1,927 |
| 1 barrel of residual fuel oil | 578 |
| 1,000 cubic feet of natural gas | 99 |
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This statistic gives the amount of electricity generated per unit of coal, natural gas and oil used in the United States. Approximately 578 kilowatt hours of electricity are generated from one barrel of residual fuel oil.
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