About
Sid Ahmed Hamdani is a Principal Fellow in the Oil and Gas program, bringing over two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry. His expertise spans gas market developments, energy modeling, policy impact assessments, and strategic analyses for oil and gas projects. His current research focuses on the role of natural gas in the energy transition, particularly from the perspective of the MENA region.
Before joining KAPSARC, he was an energy policy and environment expert at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, where he monitored global energy policies and environmental developments and assessed their implications for energy and gas markets. Earlier in his career, he worked for a leading national oil company, conducting strategic analyses, evaluating business opportunities, and contributing to corporate strategic planning.
Education
2001-10-01 - 2002-09-12
IFP School, Rueil-Malmaison - France
Master - Energy Economics
1994-09-05 - 1999-10-27
National Polytechnic School, Algeria
Bachelor - Industrial Engineering
Publications
30 September 2024
Gas Demand in the MENA Hydrocarbon- Producing Countries: Recent Trends and DriversMiddle East and North Africa ...MENA) region, with demand reaching more than 700 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2022 and increasing by almost 50% compared with a decade ago. Gas demand in the MENA region accounts for 17% of the global gas consumption, making it a key demand center.
18 July 2023
Joint Gas Purchasing in Europe: How Can It Change Market Competitive Forces?
The European Union (EU) has adopted joint gas purchasing to mitigate the risk of security of supply, lower gas prices and volatility exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This paper aims to investigate the implications of this mechanism for market competitive forces to obtain ...
