Investigating the Impact of Reducing the Aromatic Content of Kerosene

Research to explore the relationship between the aromatic content of jet fuel and contrail formation, and to establish if reducing the aromatic content of kerosene has a positive climate impact. Analysis will seek to identify the cost, safety and operational implications of reducing the aromatic content to different levels and will seek to clarify the trade-offs between any CO2 emissions generated during the hydrotreating process and the potential for reducing climate warming contrails.