Qatar Airways has sealed an agreement with aerospace and energy specialists formalising its intentions to explore the potential use of gas-to-liquid fuel, an alternative fuel obtained through the conversion of natural gas.

The airline last month expressed an interest in introducing natural-gas derivatives to power its aircraft fleet.

It has signed a research agreement with Qatar Petroleum, Qatari fuel company Woqod, Shell International, Airbus and Rolls-Royce to study the creation and use of synthetic fuels. Qatar Science and Technology Park will also participate in the effort.

Qatar Airways says the agreement will enable it to become the first carrier to operate services with gas-to-liquid

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