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      Assessing the Impact of Energy Transition Initiatives on the Policy Cost of Saudi Arabia’s Net- Zero Ambition

      Assessing the Impact of Energy Transition Initiatives on the Policy Cost of Saudi Arabia’s Net- Zero Ambition

      Raphael Apeaninga, Puneet Kamboj, Mohamad Hejazi, Yang Qiu, Page Kyle, Gokul Iyer

      Saudi Arabia’s ambitious goal to achieve a net-zero economy by 2060 offers a unique opportunity for diversification away from fossil fuels while fostering long-term economic resilience and sustainability. Crucial to this transition are energy policies that steer the Kingdom from…

      Raphael Apeaninga Apeaninga, Raphael
      Puneet Kamboj Puneet Kamboj
      Mohamad Hejazi Hejazi, Mohamad
      Yang Qiu Yang Qiu
      Page Kyle Page Kyle
      Gokul Iyer Gokul Iyer
      05 November 2024
      The Role and Deployment Timing of Direct Air Capture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Net-Zero Transition
      Climate Change Policies and Governance

      The Role and Deployment Timing of Direct Air Capture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Net-Zero Transition

      Yang Qiu, Gokul Iyer, Jay Fuhrman, Mohamad Hejazi, Puneet Kamboj, Page Kyle

      The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2060. Direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS) is critical for the country to meet its net-zero target given its reliance on fossil fuels…

      Yang Qiu Yang Qiu
      Gokul Iyer Gokul Iyer
      Jay Fuhrman Jay Fuhrman
      Mohamad Hejazi Hejazi, Mohamad
      Puneet Kamboj Puneet Kamboj
      Page Kyle Page Kyle
      08 July 2024
      Reaching Net-Zero GHG Emissions in Saudi Arabia by 2060: Transformation of the Industrial Sector
      Climate Change Policies and Governance

      Reaching Net-Zero GHG Emissions in Saudi Arabia by 2060: Transformation of the Industrial Sector

      Yang Qiu, Puneet Kamboj, Mohamad Hejazi, Gokul Iyer, Page Kyle

      The industrial sector plays a crucial role in the economy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Its energy consumption primarily relies on natural gas and oil due to the abundance of these resources and their relatively low administered prices.…

      Yang Qiu Yang Qiu
      Puneet Kamboj Puneet Kamboj
      Mohamad Hejazi Hejazi, Mohamad
      Gokul Iyer Gokul Iyer
      Page Kyle Page Kyle
      30 June 2024
      Achieving Net-Zero GHG Emissions of Saudi Arabia by 2060: The Transformation of the Building Sector
      Climate Change Policies and Governance

      Achieving Net-Zero GHG Emissions of Saudi Arabia by 2060: The Transformation of the Building Sector

      Puneet Kamboj, Mohamad Hejazi, Fateh Belaïd, Mohammad Aldubyan, Yang Qiu, Page Kyle, Gokul Iyer

      In this paper, an economy-wide, net-zero pathway that enables Saudi Arabia to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060 is investigated, with a specific focus on the critical role played by the building sector. An exploration is undertaken of the…

      Puneet Kamboj Puneet Kamboj
      Mohamad Hejazi Hejazi, Mohamad
      Fateh Belaïd Belaïd, Fateh
      Mohammad Aldubyan Aldubyan, Mohammad
      Yang Qiu Yang Qiu
      Page Kyle Page Kyle
      Gokul Iyer Gokul Iyer
      25 March 2024
      Saudi Arabia Net-Zero GHG Emissions by 2060: Transformation of the Transport Sector
      Climate Change Policies and Governance

      Saudi Arabia Net-Zero GHG Emissions by 2060: Transformation of the Transport Sector

      Puneet Kamboj, Mohamad Hejazi, Yang Qiu, Page Kyle, Gokul Iyer

      Decarbonizing the transport sector will likely play a crucial role for Saudi Arabia in fulfilling its target of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2060. While clear and immediate low-carbon or zero-carbon alternatives exist in some sectors, the transport…

      Puneet Kamboj Puneet Kamboj
      Mohamad Hejazi Hejazi, Mohamad
      Yang Qiu Yang Qiu
      Page Kyle Page Kyle
      Gokul Iyer Gokul Iyer
      22 January 2024
      Saudi Arabia Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2060: Transformation of the Electricity Sector
      Climate Change Policies and Governance

      Saudi Arabia Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2060: Transformation of the Electricity Sector

      Puneet Kamboj, Mohamad Hejazi, Khalid Alhadhrami, Yang Qiu, Page Kyle, Gokul Iyer

      Under its Vision 2030 targets, Saudi Arabia is working to steer the nation toward a sustainable future. The Kingdom has recently amplified its sustainability goals, announcing its intention to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2060. As part…

      Puneet Kamboj Puneet Kamboj
      Mohamad Hejazi Hejazi, Mohamad
      Khalid Alhadhrami Alhadhrami, Khalid
      Yang Qiu Yang Qiu
      Page Kyle Page Kyle
      Gokul Iyer Gokul Iyer
      5 December 2023
      Long-Term Decarbonization Pathway for Saudi Arabia To Reach Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2060
      Climate Change Policies and Governance

      Long-Term Decarbonization Pathway for Saudi Arabia To Reach Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2060

      Puneet Kamboj, Mohamad Hejazi, Yang Qiu, Page Kyle, Gokul Iyer

      Saudi Arabia is a signatory to the 2015 Paris Agreement. It has updated its nationally determined contributions commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 278 Mt of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2 eq) by 2030. In the lead-up to COP…

      Puneet Kamboj Puneet Kamboj
      Mohamad Hejazi Hejazi, Mohamad
      Yang Qiu Yang Qiu
      Page Kyle Page Kyle
      Gokul Iyer Gokul Iyer