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      India’s Shift Toward Alternative Fuel Vehicles: An Overview
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      India’s Shift Toward Alternative Fuel Vehicles: An Overview

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Yagyavalk Bhatt

      As the second-largest automobile market in the world, India has been actively working towards promoting cleaner transportation and reducing its carbon footprint. This paper analyzes the sales trends of vehicles by different vehicle type and provide an overview of the…

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Yagyavalk Bhatt Bhatt, Yagyavalk
      30 January 2024
      Trend in Eurasia’s Seaborne Trade and Vessel Capacity Between 2013 and 2021
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      Trend in Eurasia’s Seaborne Trade and Vessel Capacity Between 2013 and 2021

      Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Mohammad Al Telmesani, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

      International trade between countries and across regions has existed for centuries. Moreover, international trade saw a significant increase in its growth from 1950 to 2000, with trade volume growing at an average rate of 6% per year. The concept of…

      Ahm Mehbub Anwar Anwar, Ahm Mehbub
      Mohammad Al Telmesani Al Telmesani, Mohammad
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      09 January 2024
      Impact on Energy Consumption and Emissions of Variations in Aircraft Seating Density Designation from Manufacturers’ Recommendations
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      Impact on Energy Consumption and Emissions of Variations in Aircraft Seating Density Designation from Manufacturers’ Recommendations

      Andres Felipe Guzman, Saif Almutairi, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

      Aircraft capacity utilization is an important factor in airline productivity, but airlines are not using the maximum seating density designations recommended by manufacturers to accurately represent efficiency or performance.

      Andres Felipe Guzman Andres Felipe Guzman
      Saif Almutairi Almutairi, Saif
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      04 January 2024
      Powering the Future of Aviation: Exploring the Role of Hydrogen and Power-to- Liquid in Sustainable Aviation Fuels
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      Powering the Future of Aviation: Exploring the Role of Hydrogen and Power-to- Liquid in Sustainable Aviation Fuels

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Brian DaRin, Rick Westerdale

      The decarbonization of long-distance transportation, especially in aviation, is a significant challenge. While progress has been made in decarbonizing urban transportation, achieving electrification in long-distance transport remains difficult. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) offer a promising solution for reducing carbon dioxide…

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Brian DaRin Brian DaRin
      Rick Westerdale Rick Westerdale
      30 November 2023
      Worldwide intraregional and interregional air passenger traffic volume distribution
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      Worldwide intraregional and interregional air passenger traffic volume distribution

      Andres Felipe Guzman, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Rubal Dua

      Aviation, like other transport modes, is essential for the economy; it facilitates business and trade, allows people to connect with different regions/cities, and generate tourism. Air traffic at the country or regional level is quite interesting by analyzing and comparing…

      Andres Felipe Guzman Andres Felipe Guzman
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Rubal Dua Dua, Rubal
      23 November 2023
      Worldwide Intraregional and Interregional Air Freight Traffic Volume Distribution
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      Worldwide Intraregional and Interregional Air Freight Traffic Volume Distribution

      Andres Felipe Guzman, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Rubal Dua

      Freight by air does not comprise a significant share of the worldwide tonnage due to its cost compared to land (road and rail) and sea transport. However, air freight is important for commodities that either have high values or are…

      Andres Felipe Guzman Andres Felipe Guzman
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Rubal Dua Dua, Rubal
      26 October 2023
      Saudi Arabia’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne Trade
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      Saudi Arabia’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne Trade

      Mohammad Al Telmesani, Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

      This infographic tells the story about Saudi Arabia’s population, GDP, and seaborne trade. It shows the trade between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world.

      Mohammad Al Telmesani Al Telmesani, Mohammad
      Ahm Mehbub Anwar Anwar, Ahm Mehbub
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      26 October 2023
      World’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne Trade
      Regional Energy Markets

      World’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne Trade

      Mohammad Al Telmesani, Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

      This infographic tells the story about the world’s population, GDP, and seaborne trade. The trade is reflected in regions across the globe.

      Mohammad Al Telmesani Al Telmesani, Mohammad
      Ahm Mehbub Anwar Anwar, Ahm Mehbub
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      25 October 2023
      Global Geothermal Electricity and Heat Generation Since 2000
      Regional Energy Markets

      Global Geothermal Electricity and Heat Generation Since 2000

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel

      Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy generated by tapping into the Earth’s internal heat. This heat is produced by the radioactive decay of minerals and the original heat of the Earth, which dates to its formation. There are…

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      25 October 2023
      Aircraft seating capacity designation by selected airlines in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia/Pacific, North America, and Latin America
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      Aircraft seating capacity designation by selected airlines in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia/Pacific, North America, and Latin America

      Saif Almutairi, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Andres Felipe Guzman

      Aircraft capacity utilization is one of the main factors in an airline’s productivity. It is also vital when analyzing both energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the aviation sector per passenger. In fact, the energy consumption by passengers…

      Saif Almutairi Almutairi, Saif
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Andres Felipe Guzman Andres Felipe Guzman
      25 October 2023
      The Implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation and Its Challenges for Aviation
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      The Implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation and Its Challenges for Aviation

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Andres Felipe Guzman

      The aviation sector is a fast-growing industry that contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. To address this issue, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) set aspirational emissions goals and introduced the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for…

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Andres Felipe Guzman Andres Felipe Guzman
      14 September 2023
      Future Fuel Demand From the Saudi Shipping Sector: A Business-as-Usual Estimation
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      Future Fuel Demand From the Saudi Shipping Sector: A Business-as-Usual Estimation

      Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Rubal Dua, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Nora Nezamuddin

      The purpose of this commentary is to suggest a rough estimation of future exports and corresponding fuel consumption of the Saudi shipping sector up to 2040. For estimation purposes, we use two assumptions: A global average energy intensity of 0.078…

      Ahm Mehbub Anwar Anwar, Ahm Mehbub
      Rubal Dua Dua, Rubal
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Nora Nezamuddin Nezamuddin, Nora
      21 August 2023
      Fuel Efficiency in Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Sector: Progress and Future Implications
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      Fuel Efficiency in Saudi Arabia’s Aviation Sector: Progress and Future Implications

      Andres Felipe Guzman, Juan Nicolas Gonzalez, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

      Despite the fast global expansion of the aviation industry, due to its sustainability issues, the industry’s concerns about energy efficiency and emissions are still very important. Studying the changing energy consumption patterns in Saudi Arabia is crucial, as the country…

      Andres Felipe Guzman Andres Felipe Guzman
      Juan Nicolas Gonzalez Juan Nicolas Gonzalez
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      25 July 2023
      Estimating Regional Variation in Saudi Arabia’s Energy Usage and Carbon Emissions
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      Estimating Regional Variation in Saudi Arabia’s Energy Usage and Carbon Emissions

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Rubal Dua

      Estimates of regional energy consumption and carbon emissions could be useful for agencies investigating the effects of regionally targeted investments and policy interventions. Using gasoline consumption in Saudi Arabia as a case study, we develop two approaches for estimating the…

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Rubal Dua Dua, Rubal
      18 July 2023
      Will King Salman International Airport Be One of the Largest Airports in the World?
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      Will King Salman International Airport Be One of the Largest Airports in the World?

      Andres Felipe Guzman, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Saif Almutairi

      King Salman International Airport (KSIA), with a projected capacity of up to 185 million passengers and 3.5 million tonnes of freight by 2050, is crucial for Saudi Vision 2030. Developing tourism and industrial areas will be vital for its success.…

      Andres Felipe Guzman Andres Felipe Guzman
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Saif Almutairi Almutairi, Saif
      15 June 2023
      Key Improvements in the Saudi Aviation Sector: Exploring the Performance of the Passenger Load Factor
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      Key Improvements in the Saudi Aviation Sector: Exploring the Performance of the Passenger Load Factor

      Andres Felipe Guzman, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

      Aviation is a significant contributor to the global economy, given that it, directly and indirectly, contributes to jobs, tourism, trade, and countries’ gross domestic product (GDP). However, environmental issues, technological advances, consumer behavior, energy consumption, the volume of passenger and…

      Andres Felipe Guzman Andres Felipe Guzman
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      5 March 2023
      Current and Future Trends in Saudi Arabia’s Container Throughput
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      Current and Future Trends in Saudi Arabia’s Container Throughput

      Ahm Mehbub Anwar, Nora Nezamuddin, Rubal Dua, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

      The maritime sector is a key pillar for the diversification of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s economy, and it has been prioritised by the Saudi government due to its strategic importance. Saudi Vision 2030 has set a target for making…

      Ahm Mehbub Anwar Anwar, Ahm Mehbub
      Nora Nezamuddin Nezamuddin, Nora
      Rubal Dua Dua, Rubal
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      25 May 2022
      Post-Covid Recovery of Air Traffic in Saudi Arabia
      Future of Transport and Fuel Demand

      Post-Covid Recovery of Air Traffic in Saudi Arabia

      Abu Toasin Oakil, Andres Felipe Guzman, Rubal Dua, Abdulrahman Alwosheel

      The dramatic drop in air traffic caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the related travel restrictions has significantly impacted the aviation industry in Saudi Arabia and around the world. The sector has suffered considerable losses due to the reduction in…

      Abu Toasin Oakil Oakil, Abu Toasin
      Andres Felipe Guzman Andres Felipe Guzman
      Rubal Dua Dua, Rubal
      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      25 May 2022
      Aviation Fuel Consumed and Passengers Carried in Saudi Arabia

      Aviation Fuel Consumed and Passengers Carried in Saudi Arabia

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Andres Felipe Guzman, Abu Toasin Oakil

      The air transport sector in Saudi Arabia has an important impact on the economy (e.g., job creation, gross domestic product, and gross value added). Over 690 routes are registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for both domestic and international…

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
      Andres Felipe Guzman Andres Felipe Guzman
      Abu Toasin Oakil Oakil, Abu Toasin
      7 December 2021
      Impact of COVID-19 on Passenger Railway Demand in Saudi Arabia

      Impact of COVID-19 on Passenger Railway Demand in Saudi Arabia

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel

      The Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) operates a network of approximately 1,400 kilometers (km). This network links the Eastern Province with Riyadh, where more than 40% of the country’s population and economic activities are located. A passenger line connects Riyadh with…

      Abdulrahman Alwosheel Alwosheel, Abdulrahman