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 798
Researchers 86
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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Alternative Fuels for Saudi Cement Manufacturing with Time-varying Carbon Pricing
After cement production in Saudi Arabia surged in the first half of…
January 17, 2023
How Can Governments, Oil and Gas Enterprises, and Research Institutions Collaborate to…
Natural gas is a feedstock for the petrochemical industry and a fuel…
October 16, 2022
Resilience of Saudi Arabia’s Economy to Oil Shocks: Effects of Economic Reforms
We assess the extent to which the implementation of Saudi Vision 2030…
September 23, 2022Latest news
KAPSARC Discusses the Role of CCUS in Reaching Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
20th February 2023 General news
Saudi Arabia Sets Stage for Energy Breakthroughs with Global Forum in Riyadh
30th December 2022 General news
Riyadh to Host First Gathering of Energy Economies in the Middle East
26th December 2022 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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Saudi Arabia’s Potential to Further Hydrogen Use in the Maritime Sector
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in Glasgow focussed on…
March 21, 2023
Is the Recent Price Spike in Electric Vehicle Lithium-Ion Battery Packs Temporary…
Most nations are evaluating vehicle electrification as a way to decarbonize their…
March 5, 2023
Key Improvements in the Saudi Aviation Sector: Exploring the Performance of the…
Aviation is a significant contributor to the global economy, given that it,…
March 5, 2023Latest news
KAPSARC Discusses the Role of CCUS in Reaching Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
20th February 2023 General news
Saudi Arabia Sets Stage for Energy Breakthroughs with Global Forum in Riyadh
30th December 2022 General news
Riyadh to Host First Gathering of Energy Economies in the Middle East
26th December 2022 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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Accelerating the Demand for and International Trade in Low-Carbon Hydrogen
Hydrogen is projected to play an important role in meeting decarbonization targets.…
March 21, 2023
A Global Hydrogen Future
The Energy Futures Initiative (EFI) and the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and…
March 6, 2023
Fostering Net-Zero Transition Pathways: The Role of Clean Hydrogen
In early 2022, 80 countries (including Saudi Arabia), representing around 74% of…
December 8, 2022Latest news
KAPSARC Discusses the Role of CCUS in Reaching Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
20th February 2023 General news
Saudi Arabia Sets Stage for Energy Breakthroughs with Global Forum in Riyadh
30th December 2022 General news
Riyadh to Host First Gathering of Energy Economies in the Middle East
26th December 2022 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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Impacts of Global Climate Policies on Middle Eastern Oil Exporters: A Review…
Climate policies are tightening in an effort to curb carbon dioxide emissions.…
March 21, 2023
The Circular Carbon Economy Index 2022 – Results
The circular carbon economy (CCE) concept provides a holistic, flexible and pragmatic…
March 5, 2023
Implementing Circular Carbon Economies in the Gulf and Beyond
The circular carbon economy (CCE) is an energy transition framework that is…
March 5, 2023Latest news
KAPSARC Discusses the Role of CCUS in Reaching Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
20th February 2023 General news
Saudi Arabia Sets Stage for Energy Breakthroughs with Global Forum in Riyadh
30th December 2022 General news
Riyadh to Host First Gathering of Energy Economies in the Middle East
26th December 2022 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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Understanding Phantom Oil
Phantom oil is oil that is deliberately moved from legally recognized sources…
March 26, 2023
The Stability of World Oil Markets and the Potential for Oil Shocks
Despite many journal articles, forecasting models, and books, little is known about…
February 27, 2023
Spatial Modeling of Bargaining Among Stakeholders in Energy Policy: The Case of…
This paper evaluates the evolving political will in Japan to restart nuclear…
February 15, 2023Latest news
KAPSARC Discusses the Role of CCUS in Reaching Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
20th February 2023 General news
Saudi Arabia Sets Stage for Energy Breakthroughs with Global Forum in Riyadh
30th December 2022 General news
Riyadh to Host First Gathering of Energy Economies in the Middle East
26th December 2022 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 Discusses the Role of CCUS in Reaching Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
20th February 2023 General news
Saudi Arabia Sets Stage for Energy Breakthroughs with Global Forum in Riyadh
30th December 2022 General news
Riyadh to Host First Gathering of Energy Economies in the Middle East
26th December 2022 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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How Firm Capacity and Forced Outage Rate Assumptions of Renewables Impact Capacity…
The power generation sectors of many countries are undergoing a transformation through…
March 9, 2023
Innovation by Gulf Cooperation Council Electricity Startups: A Global Comparison
The electric power sector is the cornerstone for achieving the energy transition…
February 28, 2023
Lessons From the European Electricity Crisis
On January 23, 2023, the European Commission initiated a public consultation to…
February 20, 2023Latest news
KAPSARC Discusses the Role of CCUS in Reaching Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
20th February 2023 General news
Saudi Arabia Sets Stage for Energy Breakthroughs with Global Forum in Riyadh
30th December 2022 General news
Riyadh to Host First Gathering of Energy Economies in the Middle East
26th December 2022 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 Discusses the Role of CCUS in Reaching Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
20th February 2023 General news
Saudi Arabia Sets Stage for Energy Breakthroughs with Global Forum in Riyadh
30th December 2022 General news
Riyadh to Host First Gathering of Energy Economies in the Middle East
26th December 2022 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 Fuel Consumption and Carbon Dioxide Emissions in Saudi Arabia: Impacts of…
Evaluating the potential outcomes of energy price reforms is essential for policymakers…
March 5, 2023
A Remaining Piece of the COVID-19 Puzzle: Saudi Arabia’s Remittances Account
It has been two years since the beginning of COVID-19, a one-of-a-kind…
May 30, 2022
How to Mitigate Transportation Emissions in Saudi Arabia? The Role of Energy…
In light of Saudi Arabia’s recent energy-pricing reform strategy, this paper investigates…
May 29, 2022Latest news
KAPSARC Discusses the Role of CCUS in Reaching Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
20th February 2023 General news
Saudi Arabia Sets Stage for Energy Breakthroughs with Global Forum in Riyadh
30th December 2022 General news
Riyadh to Host First Gathering of Energy Economies in the Middle East
26th December 2022 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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Saudi-China Collaboration on Renewable Energy Supply Chains
Many countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have…
March 21, 2023
Consult Within: Analyzing the Recent Decision to Localize Consultancy Professions in Saudi…
In October 2022, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development…
March 9, 2023
Saudis in the Private Sector: Women Leading the Way
In Q3 2018, 30% of Saudi employment was in the private sector,…
December 7, 2022Latest news
KAPSARC Discusses the Role of CCUS in Reaching Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
20th February 2023 General news
Saudi Arabia Sets Stage for Energy Breakthroughs with Global Forum in Riyadh
30th December 2022 General news