Energy security has long been central to the strategic and policy frameworks of governments worldwide, owing to the indispensable role of stable and sufficient energy supplies in underpinning economic growth, social welfare, and political stability. Historically, the pursuit of energy security has been driven by the need to expand industrial bases, which, in turn, fosters economic development and technological advancements. Ensuring reliable access to energy resources has been pivotal for countries aiming to achieve sustained economic prosperity. Today, oil has become less of an immediate security threat, thanks to the availability of storage, developed infrastructure, and mature supply chains (Saudi Gazette 2025).

Senior Fellow- Oil & Gas
Majed is a senior fellow at KAPSARC with a focus on energy security, geopolitics, and hydrocarbon laws and regulations. He…
Majed is a senior fellow at KAPSARC with a focus on energy security, geopolitics, and hydrocarbon laws and regulations. He has more than 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry in the fields of simulation and modeling, asset management, reserves estimation, oil field development, disruptive technologies, and business planning, gained at Chevron and Saudi Aramco. Majed holds a B.S. degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Tulsa in the United States, along with two M.S. degrees in petroleum engineering, and reservoir geosciences and engineering, respectively, from Texas A&M University and the Institut Francais du Petrole (IFP School). In 2021, Majed earned his Master of Science degree in public economics and policy from Purdue University.
Expertise
- Energy Security
- Geopolitics
- Hydrocarbon Laws and Regulations
Publications See all Majed A. Al Suwailem’s publications

Ground-Source Air Conditioning: A Potential Solution for Saudi Arabia’s Building Sector
Energy security has long been central to the strategic and policy frameworks of governments worldwide,…
8th April 2025
Energy Stewardship in a Transitioning World: Extending the Hydrocarbon Value Chain into Lithium Extraction in Saudi Arabia
Energy security has long been central to the strategic and policy frameworks of governments worldwide,…
21st March 2025