1、 January 2024 OIES Paper:ET28 Navigating Turbulence:Hydrogens Role in the Decarbonization of the Aviation Sector Abdurahman Alsulaiman,OIES-Aramco Fellow,OIES i The contents of this paper are the authors sole responsibility.They do not necessarily represent the views of the Oxford Institute for Ener

2、gy Studies or any of its Members.The contents of this paper are the authors sole responsibility.They do not necessarily represent the views of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies or any of its members.Copyright 2024 Oxford Institute for Energy Studies(Registered Charity,No.286084)This publicatio

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4、from the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.ISBN 978-1-78467-226-3 ii The contents of this paper are the authors sole responsibility.They do not necessarily represent the views of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies or any of its Members.Abstract This paper offers a comprehensive analysis of th

5、e historical evolution and the current state of the aviation industry,with a particular emphasis on the critical need for this sector to decarbonize.It delves into emerging propulsion technologies such as battery electric and hydrogen-based systems,assessing their potential impact on sustainability

6、within the aviation sector.Special attention is devoted to the global regulatory framework,notably carbon offsetting and emission reduction scheme for international aviation,which encapsulates initiatives such as lower carbon aviation fuels and sustainable aviation fuels.Examining the environmental