Publications

Decarbonizing Saudi Arabia energy and industrial sectors: Assessment of carbon capture cost

Science Direct

The global drive for net-zero emissions has highlighted carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) as a critical tool to reduce CO2 emissions from energy and industrial sectors. Achieving climate goals necessitates a comprehensive understanding of regional CO2 emission profiles and…

Naser Odeh

The Potential Role of Seasonal Pumped Hydropower Storage in Decarbonizing the Power Sector in Saudi Arabia

Science Direct

Naser Odeh

Roadmap for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) in Saudi Arabia Insights From Stakeholder Engagement and Expert Survey

AlJawhara Al Quayid, Fateh Belaïd, Naser Odeh, Noura Mansouri

This paper presents the findings of a survey conducted by KAPSARC, focusing on the role of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology within the framework of Circular Carbon Economy (CCE). The survey, part of the CCE Roadmaps project, aimed to…

Al Quayid, AlJawhara

Belaïd, Fateh

Naser Odeh

Mansouri, Noura

Harnessing Heat from the Refinery and Petrochemical Sectors for Future Commercial-Scale DAC Systems in Saudi Arabia

Naser Odeh, Raphael Apeaninga, Feras Rowaihy

As the global community commits to achieving net-zero carbon emissions, innovative strategies such as direct air capture (DAC) are gaining prominence. However, DAC, which is a key technology for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), is energy intensive and expensive, with $600-$1,000…

Naser Odeh

Apeaninga, Raphael

Feras Rowaihy

Carbon Dioxide Utilization in the Desalination Sector in Saudi Arabia: An Opportunity for Achieving Negative Emissions

Naser Odeh, Julian Hunt, Mohamad Hejazi, Thomas Gertin, Yara Elborolosy, Yoshihide Wada

The global pursuit of sustainable solutions to mitigate climate change has intensified, necessitating innovative approaches that transform traditional carbon-intensive industries into potential carbon sinks. Carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) is a key tool for achieving net-zero targets by 2060…

Naser Odeh

Julian Hunt

Hejazi, Mohamad

Thomas Gertin

Yara Elborolosy

Yoshihide Wada

Carbon Removal Ratings and their Potential in Saudi Arabia

Ted Christie-Miller, Naser Odeh, Alex Luke, Alex Rojas

As the global focus on mitigating climate change intensifies, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies have emerged as critical tools in reducing atmospheric carbon levels. In Saudi Arabia, recent studies have identified direct air capture (DAC) and energy from waste with…

Ted Christie-Miller

Naser Odeh

Alex Luke

Alex Rojas

Towards a CCS National Strategy and Roadmap for Saudi Arabia

Noura Mansouri, Mohammad Abu Zahra, Abdulkader M Afifi, Olivia Azadegan, Chris Consoli, Ahmed Ghoneim, Wolfgang Heidug, Hussein Hoteit, Toby Lockwood, Hasan Muslemani, Naser Odeh, Adnan Shihab-Eldin, Colin Ward

Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has long been associated with the production and consumption of hydroacrbons. However, with the increasing concerns over climate change and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the country has started to…

Mansouri, Noura

Mohammad Abu Zahra

Abdulkader M Afifi

Olivia Azadegan

Chris Consoli

Ahmed Ghoneim

Heidug, Wolfgang

Hussein Hoteit

Toby Lockwood

Hasan Muslemani

Naser Odeh

Adnan Shihab-Eldin

Ward, Colin

Assessing the Potential and Feasibility of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Technologies in Saudi Arabia

Naser Odeh, Julian Hunt, Mohamad Hejazi, Yoshihide Wada

As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia strives to achieve its climate goals and transition its economy away from fossil fuel dependency, understanding the viability and impact of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) options becomes paramount.

Naser Odeh

Julian Hunt

Hejazi, Mohamad

Yoshihide Wada

Energy-from-Waste (Ef W) with Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Saudi Arabia

Naser Odeh

Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies, such as direct air capture (DAC) and bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), are essential for Saudi Arabia to achieve net zero by 2060. It is estimated that approximately 250–371 Mt/y of CDR will…

Naser Odeh