Introduction
KAPSARC’s research agenda addresses and engages with the interests of its stakeholders, offering informed insights into the impacts of local, regional and global energy-related issues.
This agenda covers a broad range of initiatives, from the potential impact of global freight on Saudi energy demand to emissions reduction policies that could help the Kingdom meet its commitments to the Paris Agreement.
Active initiatives 10
Total Publications 499
Researchers 70
Evaluation of Public Investment Projects
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The Kingdom has begun to diversify its economy, changing its resource use and creating new development opportunities. This initiative assesses the opportunity costs of Saudi energy resources to inform Saudi Arabia’s economic decision-making. It will also help shape a framework for evaluating public investment projects in the Kingdom.
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The Opportunity Cost of Domestic Oil Consumption for an Oil Exporter: Illustration…
When appraising investment projects from a public perspective, a barrel of oil…
March 1, 2020
Estimating the Household Consumption Function in Saudi Arabia
This research is part of a joint project between the Saudi Arabian…
February 5, 2019
The Value of Saving Oil in Saudi Arabia
What is the value of saving a barrel of oil that would…
March 25, 2018Latest news
A Webinar to Discuss the Future of the Petrochemical Industry and Sino-Saudi Cooperation
16th September 2020 General news
Global Solar PV Installation grows 80 times in 13 Years
8th September 2020 General news
Developing Three Models and Tools to Enhance the Economy and Energy System in the Kingdom
7th September 2020 General newsFuture of Transport and Fuel Demand
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This initiative aims to advance the understanding of passenger transport energy demand using a network analysis of future passenger transport activity, starting from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. It also investigates how changes in freight movement globally will alter the Kingdom’s energy demand.
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Understanding the Evolution of the Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Electric Vehicle Subsidies
Our previous research found that promoting plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) adoption through…
August 30, 2020
Estimating the Size and Efficiency of the Saudi Vehicle Fleet
Estimates of the size of Saudi Arabia’s vehicle fleet in 2015 vary…
June 24, 2020
Designing Transport Policy for Sustainable Freight Movement in Saudi Arabia
Logistics and infrastructure policy will play key roles in Saudi Arabia’s economic…
April 27, 2020Latest news
A Webinar to Discuss the Future of the Petrochemical Industry and Sino-Saudi Cooperation
16th September 2020 General news
Global Solar PV Installation grows 80 times in 13 Years
8th September 2020 General news
Developing Three Models and Tools to Enhance the Economy and Energy System in the Kingdom
7th September 2020 General newsRegional Energy Markets
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This initiative analyzes energy market integration among Gulf Cooperation Council countries, the implications of China’s changing energy demand, energy policies and security strategies for Saudi Arabia. It also assesses India’s energy demand drivers, the significance of its energy policies, and security strategies for the Kingdom.
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Saudi Arabian Cement Companies: Upgrading Through Leveraging Overcapacity
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s annual cement production capacity of 72.4 million…
June 21, 2020
Implementing Alternative Pricing Policies in Economic Equilibrium Models Using the Extended Mathematical…
Standard economic optimization models represent markets in perfect competition. They are commonly…
March 12, 2020
Policy and Economic Frameworks to Deepen Sino-Saudi Cooperation
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has expanded from 65 original member…
March 9, 2020Latest news
A Webinar to Discuss the Future of the Petrochemical Industry and Sino-Saudi Cooperation
16th September 2020 General news
Global Solar PV Installation grows 80 times in 13 Years
8th September 2020 General news
Developing Three Models and Tools to Enhance the Economy and Energy System in the Kingdom
7th September 2020 General newsClimate Change Policies and Governance
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This initiative will investigate emissions-reduction policies to provide options to Saudi policymakers as they implement the Paris Agreement and prepare to negotiate the new nationally determined contributions. It will also examine development pathways that can help Saudi Arabia achieve its economic and carbon abatement goals.
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Green Growth Pathways for Saudi Arabia
Green growth emphasizes that positive environmental outcomes can be consistent with economic…
April 6, 2020
The Relentless Politics of Climate Change: The Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement entered into force in November 2016 and, to date,…
March 19, 2020
Saudi Arabia’s 2018 CO2 Emissions Fall Faster Than Expected
The Instant Insight published on December 03, 2019 (KS–2019-II16) was based on…
January 21, 2020Latest news
A Webinar to Discuss the Future of the Petrochemical Industry and Sino-Saudi Cooperation
16th September 2020 General news
Global Solar PV Installation grows 80 times in 13 Years
8th September 2020 General news
Developing Three Models and Tools to Enhance the Economy and Energy System in the Kingdom
7th September 2020 General newsFuture of Global Oil Markets
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This initiative investigates what role oil can play in an environmentally sustainable future energy and feedstock mix. It also considers the extent to which the Kingdom needs to diversify and bolster its economy to remove its reliance on oil revenue and oil-based economic activity.
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KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook
The global oil market is likely to move into deficit as early…
August 6, 2020
Cooperate or Compete? Insights from Simulating a Global Oil Market with No…
Structural changes in the global oil sector are disrupting conventional market dynamics…
August 6, 2020
Simulating a Global Oil Market With No Residual Supplier
Motivation and objective of the study What if OPEC decided to abandon…
July 16, 2020Latest news
A Webinar to Discuss the Future of the Petrochemical Industry and Sino-Saudi Cooperation
16th September 2020 General news
Global Solar PV Installation grows 80 times in 13 Years
8th September 2020 General news
Developing Three Models and Tools to Enhance the Economy and Energy System in the Kingdom
7th September 2020 General newsFuture of Natural Gas Markets
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This initiative explores the potential of Saudi Arabia’s consumption, domestic supply, and natural gas trade in the global context. It will provide a roadmap for a functioning, competitive and globally connected natural gas market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Crude Oil and Refined Products
The power sector in Saudi Arabia makes up just over half of…
April 6, 2020
Assessing the Gas Market Potential in India
India faces a pressing energy shortage. Despite rapid economic development, a large…
March 8, 2020
Natural Gas Strategies for the Saudi Energy System
Fuel prices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have historically been below…
January 13, 2020Latest news
A Webinar to Discuss the Future of the Petrochemical Industry and Sino-Saudi Cooperation
16th September 2020 General news
Global Solar PV Installation grows 80 times in 13 Years
8th September 2020 General news
Developing Three Models and Tools to Enhance the Economy and Energy System in the Kingdom
7th September 2020 General newsElectricity Sector Transitions
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This initiative explores the role of electric power in the energy transition and investigates how the transition will affect the global supply of and demand for electricity. How Saudi Arabia can mitigate the risks and capitalize on the opportunities presented by this transition are questions at the forefront of the initiative.
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On the Incremental Investment in Residential Energy Efficiency: A Saudi Perspective
It has been shown in the literature that, in aggregate, actual household…
September 14, 2020
GCC Residential Electricity Tariffs
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have raised their domestic energy prices in…
September 7, 2020
The Future of Cooling in Saudi Arabia: Technology, Market and Policy Options
The world needs cooling. Air conditioning (AC) and refrigeration protects our health…
August 20, 2020Latest news
A Webinar to Discuss the Future of the Petrochemical Industry and Sino-Saudi Cooperation
16th September 2020 General news
Global Solar PV Installation grows 80 times in 13 Years
8th September 2020 General news
Developing Three Models and Tools to Enhance the Economy and Energy System in the Kingdom
7th September 2020 General newsEnergy and Economic Vulnerability
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In an interconnected world, national economies and societies are vulnerable to global energy price shocks and disruptions to energy systems. This initiative will explore policies that can help identify and mitigate against such risks in the Kingdom and help it achieve macroeconomic stability.
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Toward Fiscal Stability and Sustainable Development: The Role of Sovereign Funds in…
The study, “Optimal Policies for Managing Oil Revenue Stabilization Funds: An illustration using…
July 26, 2020
The Impact of Fiscal Policy on Non-Oil GDP in Saudi Arabia
A clear objective of Saudi Vision 2030, the strategic roadmap for the…
July 19, 2020
The Impact of Fiscal Policy on Non-Oil GDP in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Vision 2030 (SV2030), the strategic roadmap for the future of the…
January 16, 2020Latest news
A Webinar to Discuss the Future of the Petrochemical Industry and Sino-Saudi Cooperation
16th September 2020 General news
Global Solar PV Installation grows 80 times in 13 Years
8th September 2020 General news
Developing Three Models and Tools to Enhance the Economy and Energy System in the Kingdom
7th September 2020 General newsModels, Data and Tools
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This research aims to assess the opportunity costs of Saudi energy resources, to inform Saudi Arabia’s economic decision-making. It will also help shape a framework for evaluating public investment projects tailored to the Saudi economy’s specific characteristics.
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Regional Heterogeneous Drivers of Electricity Demand in Saudi Arabia
Aggregate residential electricity consumption in Saudi Arabia has increased rapidly over the…
September 13, 2020
Sectoral and Economy-Wide Effects of Domestic Energy Price Reforms in Saudi Arabia
This paper simulates the sectoral and economy-wide consequences of deregulating energy prices…
August 19, 2020
Analyzing the Effects of Saudi Arabia’s Economic Reforms Using a Dynamic Stochastic…
Saudi Arabia is the world’s second-largest holder of proved oil reserves and…
May 21, 2020Latest news
A Webinar to Discuss the Future of the Petrochemical Industry and Sino-Saudi Cooperation
16th September 2020 General news
Global Solar PV Installation grows 80 times in 13 Years
8th September 2020 General news
Developing Three Models and Tools to Enhance the Economy and Energy System in the Kingdom
7th September 2020 General newsProductivity and Economic Diversification
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This initiative focuses on the relationship between employment and sustainable economic growth in Saudi Arabia, and the determining factors that lead to business growth and job creation. It also examines the drivers of productivity in the country and how they might impact upon the Kingdom’s economic diversification.
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The Impact of the US-China Trade Dispute on the GCC
The trade dispute between the United States (U.S.) and China has escalated…
September 7, 2020
What Happened to Residential Electricity Consumption in Saudi Arabia Between 2015 and…
Between 2007 and 2018, residential electricity consumption in Saudi Arabia increased by…
August 26, 2020
Energy Price Reform in Saudi Arabia: Modeling the Economic and Environmental Impact…
The government of Saudi Arabia, like many around the world, has long…
June 21, 2020Latest news
A Webinar to Discuss the Future of the Petrochemical Industry and Sino-Saudi Cooperation
16th September 2020 General news
Global Solar PV Installation grows 80 times in 13 Years
8th September 2020 General news