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 633
Researchers 73
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
KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook: Global Oil Demand to Increase by 3.1 MMb/d in Q3, 2021
5th September 2021 General news
KAPSARC Assesses Saudi Arabia’s Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy
17th August 2021 General news
KAPSARC Appoints New President
8th August 2021 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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Are Consumers Myopic About Future Fuel Costs? Insights from the Indian two-wheeler…
India has the world’s third highest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, after China and…
August 24, 2021
Once Consumers Adopt an Electric Vehicle, Do They Go Back?
The lack of repeat adoption of low carbon technologies has implications for…
June 29, 2021
Revisiting the Impact of COVID-19 on the Demand for Transport and Gasoline
The global outbreak of COVID-19 began in March 2020. As of April…
June 24, 2021Latest news
KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook: Global Oil Demand to Increase by 3.1 MMb/d in Q3, 2021
5th September 2021 General news
KAPSARC Assesses Saudi Arabia’s Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy
17th August 2021 General news
KAPSARC Appoints New President
8th August 2021 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 Arabia’s Clean Hydrogen Ambitions: Opportunities and Challenges
Saudi Arabia is a prime example of a country with an immense…
June 30, 2021
What Happened to Oil Product Demand in Saudi Arabia During the First…
In this commentary, we examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and…
January 31, 2021
Charting Saudi Energy Flows
KAPSARC has developed an energy flow chart for Saudi Arabia. The graphic…
December 21, 2020Latest news
KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook: Global Oil Demand to Increase by 3.1 MMb/d in Q3, 2021
5th September 2021 General news
KAPSARC Assesses Saudi Arabia’s Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy
17th August 2021 General news
KAPSARC Appoints New President
8th August 2021 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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Supply-side Climate Policy for Crude Oil Producers
This paper considers the potential for supply-side climate policy to increase climate…
September 21, 2020
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, 2020Latest news
KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook: Global Oil Demand to Increase by 3.1 MMb/d in Q3, 2021
5th September 2021 General news
KAPSARC Assesses Saudi Arabia’s Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy
17th August 2021 General news
KAPSARC Appoints New President
8th August 2021 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 (KOMO)
The drivers of this quarter’s significant demand growth will be the reopening…
August 22, 2021
Will Shale Impede or Accelerate the Global Energy Transition?
United States (U.S.) shale has transformed oil market dynamics in ways we…
June 2, 2021
KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook
Total global oil demand is expected to increase year-on-year (YoY) by 4.3…
May 2, 2021Latest news
KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook: Global Oil Demand to Increase by 3.1 MMb/d in Q3, 2021
5th September 2021 General news
KAPSARC Assesses Saudi Arabia’s Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy
17th August 2021 General news
KAPSARC Appoints New President
8th August 2021 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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Opportunities for Natural Gas Trade and Infrastructure in the GCC
Despite the common interests, markets, and economic policies among Gulf Cooperation Council…
November 16, 2020
Can Cooperation Enhance Natural Gas Utilization in the GCC?
The last decade saw dramatic changes in the energy sector, including the…
October 12, 2020
Natural Gas Utilization in GCC Countries
Between 2009 and 2019, marketed gas production by Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…
September 22, 2020Latest news
KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook: Global Oil Demand to Increase by 3.1 MMb/d in Q3, 2021
5th September 2021 General news
KAPSARC Assesses Saudi Arabia’s Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy
17th August 2021 General news
KAPSARC Appoints New President
8th August 2021 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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Projecting Saudi Sectoral Electricity Demand in 2030 Using a Computable General Equilibrium…
Projecting future demand for electricity is central to power sector planning, as…
September 9, 2021
Climate and Power System Reliability in the Aftermath of the Texas Blackouts
The February 2021 blackout in Texas underscored the importance of reliable and…
August 25, 2021
Trends in Global Solar PV Installation in 2020
Dozens of governments worldwide have supported, and still support, renewable energy technology…
July 26, 2021Latest news
KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook: Global Oil Demand to Increase by 3.1 MMb/d in Q3, 2021
5th September 2021 General news
KAPSARC Assesses Saudi Arabia’s Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy
17th August 2021 General news
KAPSARC Appoints New President
8th August 2021 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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Resilient Cities in the Gulf Cooperation Council
KAPSARC hosted a webinar, “Resilient Cities in the Gulf Cooperation Council,” on…
September 14, 2021
Fiscal Policy for Stability in Oil-Exporting Countries: From the Old Problems to…
Since the Great Recession of 2008, oil-exporting countries have had to adjust…
April 25, 2021
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, 2020Latest news
KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook: Global Oil Demand to Increase by 3.1 MMb/d in Q3, 2021
5th September 2021 General news
KAPSARC Assesses Saudi Arabia’s Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy
17th August 2021 General news
KAPSARC Appoints New President
8th August 2021 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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Sectoral Investment Analysis for Saudi Arabia
This study aims to investigate the determinants of short- and long-run investment…
August 24, 2021
Saudi Non-oil Exports Before and After COVID-19: Historical Impacts of Determinants and…
The diversification of the non-oil sector, including its exports, is at the…
August 24, 2021
Long-run Effects of Real-time Electricity Pricing in the Saudi Power Sector
This study explores the potential effects of real-time electricity pricing on the…
March 22, 2021Latest news
KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook: Global Oil Demand to Increase by 3.1 MMb/d in Q3, 2021
5th September 2021 General news
KAPSARC Assesses Saudi Arabia’s Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy
17th August 2021 General news
KAPSARC Appoints New President
8th August 2021 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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Measuring to Manage: The Case for Improving CO2 Monitoring and Reporting in…
To support the transition to a circular carbon economy, there is an…
July 13, 2021
The Circular Carbon Economy Index – Methodological Approach and Conceptual Framework
The circular carbon economy (CCE) approach, developed during Saudi Arabia’s G20 Presidency…
June 28, 2021
Economic Diversification Under Saudi Vision 2030
The last decade has brought a row of substantial changes that have…
April 14, 2021Latest news
KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook: Global Oil Demand to Increase by 3.1 MMb/d in Q3, 2021
5th September 2021 General news
KAPSARC Assesses Saudi Arabia’s Challenges and Opportunities in the Transition to a Hydrogen Economy
17th August 2021 General news