Ground-Source Air Conditioning: A Potential Solution for Saudi Arabia’s Building Sector Mohammad Aldubyan, Majed A. Al Suwailem Energy consumption for cooling in Saudi Arabia is notably high due to the country’s extreme climatic conditions, with air conditioning accounting for a significant portion of electricity demand. Addressing this challenge requires innovative solutions that align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision… Aldubyan, Mohammad Al Suwailem, Majed A.
Energy Stewardship in a Transitioning World: Extending the Hydrocarbon Value Chain into Lithium Extraction in Saudi Arabia Majed A. Al Suwailem, Osamah Al-Momen, Ahmed Al-Balawi 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… Al Suwailem, Majed A. Osamah Al-Momen Ahmed Al-Balawi
Energy Peacekeeping: The Role of Effectivités as a Viable, Legal Instrument in Addressing Shared or Disputed Offshore Oil and Gas Fields Majed A. Al Suwailem, David Soud, Fahad Alyahya As more offshore oil and gas discoveries, some of them dramatic, take place in areas where maritime boundaries can be disputed, effectivités have become key considerations in resolving some of the resulting conflicts. A basic understanding of the theory of… Al Suwailem, Majed A. David Soud Alyahya, Fahad
No Magic Bullet The Challenge of Security Interventions in Phantom Oil Flows Majed A. Al Suwailem, David Soud The discovery and exploitation of oil and gas significantly transformed the global economy and social welfare landscape. Oil, in particular, became the lifeblood of industrialization, fueling the growth of numerous sectors, including transportation, manufacturing, and electricity generation. The economic boom… Al Suwailem, Majed A. David Soud
BRICS+ and the Future of Commodity Markets Majed A. Al Suwailem, Philipp Galkin The dissolution of the Soviet Union in late 1991 marked a pivotal shift in the global economic landscape, ushering in an era characterized by increased market openness and economic integration. The years following have been symbolized by the formation of… Al Suwailem, Majed A. Galkin, Philipp
Balancing International Trade and Climate Justice: Legal Perspectives on the EU’s Deforestation Regulation Majed A. Al Suwailem, Tommaso Morotti Forests play a crucial role as natural carbon sinks and protectors of biodiversity. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the world lost approximately 4.2 million square kilometers of forest between 1990 and 2020 –… Al Suwailem, Majed A. Tommaso Morotti
Phantom Oil Movements: An Investigation into Opaque Ship- to-Ship Operations and Their Role in Sanction Evasion Majed A. Al Suwailem, Philipp Galkin, Fahad Alyahya The transportation and distribution of large volumes of oil, gas, and refined products over long distances are enabled primarily by marine shipping. Transborder pipelines serve as an additional method for transporting oil and gas. However, these pipelines are typically more… Al Suwailem, Majed A. Galkin, Philipp Alyahya, Fahad
Unraveling the Black Market for Oil: The Complex Web of Phantom Trade and Its Reverberating Effects on Energy Security, Trade Balances, and Social Welfare Majed A. Al Suwailem, David Soud, Fahad Alyahya In the energy market, the black market1 for oil embodies the ancient parable of the blind men and the elephant. Just as the blind men each touched a different part of the elephant and experienced only a fraction of its… Al Suwailem, Majed A. David Soud Alyahya, Fahad
Geothermal Energy – A Rising Powerhouse? A Global Technical Review and Applications for Saudi Arabia Majed A. Al Suwailem, Bez Hoxha, Colin Ward, Abdulrahman Alwosheel The Earth’s core, which is as hot as the sun, contains a large amount of thermal energy insulated by impermeable rocks. This energy, totaling 15 million zetta joules, dwarfs traditional energy sources such as coal and gas. However, only a fraction… Al Suwailem, Majed A. Bez Hoxha Ward, Colin Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
Future of Global Oil Markets The New Oil Market Multiverse: Physical Commodity Swaps as Instruments for Circumventing Sanctions and Their Implications for the Global Economy Majed A. Al Suwailem, David Soud From the global pandemic to the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine, the past few years have witnessed a reordering of global trade flows, most dramatically in the energy sector. Less obviously, these shifts have also… Al Suwailem, Majed A. David Soud
Regional Energy Markets Geothermal – Saudi Arabia’s Next Energy Vector? Majed A. Al Suwailem, Mohammad Aldubyan, Osamah Al-Momen For decades, Saudi Arabia’s power sector has heavily relied on hydrocarbons for electricity generation. Their abundant supply, affordability, and differential performance have made them a top choice. A significant portion of this electricity provides power for air conditioning systems and… Al Suwailem, Majed A. Aldubyan, Mohammad Osamah Al-Momen
Future of Global Oil Markets Is the Shale Oil Rush Over? Majed A. Al Suwailem, Colin Ward, Jennifer Considine, Julio Arboleda, Hamid M. Al Sadoon The California Gold Rush was a time of exuberance and technological development in the mining sector and exhibits significant parallels with shale development that are worth exploring. The easy wins of the pioneers gave way to larger organizations with better… Al Suwailem, Majed A. Ward, Colin Considine, Jennifer Arboleda, Julio Al Sadoon, Hamid M.
Future of Global Oil Markets Reconsidering Inventories: An International Strategy for Strategic Storage Assets Jennifer Considine, Philipp Galkin, Majed A. Al Suwailem, Abdullah Aldayel The purpose of this report is to recommend an interconnected regional and international strategy to share the burden of developing and maintaining commercial and strategic storage infrastructure for Saudi crude oil and products through an alliance with the Gulf Cooperation… Considine, Jennifer Galkin, Philipp Al Suwailem, Majed A. Aldayel, Abdullah
Future of Global Oil Markets Gaming Out the Proposed Price Cap on Russian Oil Colin Ward, Emre Hatipoglu, Majed A. Al Suwailem In a June 29, 2022, communique, the G7 countries agreed to explore ways to impose a price cap on Russian oil exports. The main mechanism would be a ban on the provision of insurance, logistics and financial services by G7 nations for… Ward, Colin Hatipoglu, Emre Al Suwailem, Majed A.
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand How Long Will the Semiconductor Crisis Affect the Traditional Automotive Sector? Implications for car fuel demand Rubal Dua, Hamid M. Al Sadoon, Majed A. Al Suwailem The 2020 semiconductor crisis has hit the automotive sector, as well as many other sectors. As a consequence of the COVID-19-induced shock, a worldwide semiconductor supply-demand imbalance arose between 2020 and 2022. Demand grew by around 17% annually while manufacturing… Dua, Rubal Al Sadoon, Hamid M. Al Suwailem, Majed A.
Integrated Oil Companies and the Quest for Energy Transition Majed A. Al Suwailem Integrated oil and gas (O&G) companies operate vertically integrated businesses that span the O&G value chain. In this way, they can leverage expertise across multiple domains rather than just focusing on exploration and production (E&P). Examples of such companies include… Al Suwailem, Majed A.
Climate Change Policies and Governance Digital Transformation in the Oil and Gas Industry: Hype or Hope? Majed A. Al Suwailem, Abdelghani Henni For decades, the oil and gas (O&G) industry has provided the globe with the best value proposition in the form of reliable, affordable, and safe energy supplies. As global population projections soar, demand for all forms of energy is also set to rise,… Al Suwailem, Majed A. Abdelghani Henni
Reframing of Global Strategies and Regional Cooperation Pathways for an Inclusive Net-Zero Strategy in the Energy Transition Framework Dongmei Chen, Julio Arboleda, Jitendra Roychoudhury, Majed A. Al Suwailem
Contextualizing Uncontrolled Oil Trade Flows: A Novel Categorization Science Direct Majed A. Al Suwailem, Emre Hatipoglu, Saleh Al Muhanna, Abdelrahman Muhsen
Future of Global Oil Markets Integrated Oil Companies and the Requiem for a Transition: How Are They Coping with Climate Change? Majed A. Al Suwailem, Bertrand Rioux Integrated oil and gas (O&G) companies operate vertically integrated businesses that span the O&G value chain. In this way, they can leverage expertise across multiple domains rather than just focusing on exploration and production (E&P). Examples of such companies include… Al Suwailem, Majed A. Rioux, Bertrand
