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Updated to Q2 2019
Europe
Domestic supplies in the European jet kerosene spot market fell in Q2 amid strike action at Shell’s Pernis refinery in April, followed by contaminated crude supplies from the Druzhba pipeline in late April that limited throughput at a number of complexes in eastern and central Europe. However, imports from the Middle East and Asia eased availability constraints as cargoes continued to arrive throughout the period, making up for much of the domestic losses.
Jet kerosene demand rose from the seasonal lows in Q1, despite some strike action at airlines. Demand steadily edged up with participants needing to ensure fuel was readily available and in storage for the peak travel season that begins in Q3 and lasts for much of the quarter. Air cargo demand in Europe has been weak for much of the year limiting jet consumption, although passenger growth continues in the commercial sector.
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Jet kerosene is a blend of hydrocarbons, a product of petroleum refining which belongs to the middle distillate group.
Jet kerosene is a blend of hydrocarbons with molecules typically containing 8 to 16 carbon atoms obtained from the middle distillate group in crude oil distillation. The fuel is used in aircraft powered by gas turbine engines.
The Jet A-1 fuel has a higher specification than normal kerosene with a relatively high flash point making it safer to handle than other jet fuels. The Jet A-1 also has a higher freezing point and contains antistatic additives to dissipate static electricity and prevent sparking. Other additives include antioxidants to prevent gumming, corrosion inhibitors, biocides and icing inhibitors.
Jet kerosene also requires a low smoke point. The kerosene fraction can contain aromatic compounds which have higher carbon-to-hydrogen ratios. When these compounds burn, the deficiency of hydrogen can cause smoke. By hydrotreating the kerosene, the aromatic rings get saturated with hydrogen, converting them to naphthalenes which burn cleaner.
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