Gas infrastructure company Wales & West Utilities is undertaking research into the potential use at scale of hydrogen in the aviation sector. The sector currently contributes to 2.5% of global CO2 emissions and 7% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions.
The study by the Newport headquartered firm will explore the barriers and challenges of using hydrogen to decarbonise the sector, not only as a direct fuel source for future aircraft, but also to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the aerospace supply chain.
The six-month research will also explore how Wales & West Utilities’ own infrastructure may be able to help decarbonisation by introducing 100% hydrogen and hydrogen blends into the future energy system.
