As part of a diverse energy portfolio, hydrogen can support global efforts toward transitioning to a more sustainable energy system. This would align with climate goals, such as those outlined in the Paris Agreement. For hydrogen to fulfill this potential, its production method needs a paradigm shift. The prevalent method used today relies on unabated natural gas and other fossil fuels, leading to significant greenhouse gas emissions. Thus, clean production processes need to be adopted that either eliminate, capture or significantly reduce GHG emissions to meet specific sustainability benchmarks.

Senior Fellow- Oil & Gas
Rami Shabaneh is a senior fellow in the Oil and Gas program, with a focus on global gas and hydrogen…
Rami Shabaneh is a senior fellow in the Oil and Gas program, with a focus on global gas and hydrogen markets. Rami has nearly 15 years of research and industry experience analyzing energy markets and energy policy. Before joining KAPSARC, Rami worked at Cenovus Energy as a market fundamentals analyst, providing analytic support on specific issues affecting North American gas, natural gas liquids and condensate markets. His work informed the company’s hedging strategies. Before working at Cenovus Energy, Rami spent three years as a research economist at the Canadian Energy Research Institute. He holds a B.Sc. in actuarial science and an M.Sc. in sustainable energy development from the University of Calgary.
Expertise
- Natural Gas and Hydrogen
Publications See all Rami Shabaneh’s publications

Advancing Plastic Waste Recycling in the GCC: Policies, Technologies, and Economic Opportunities
As part of a diverse energy portfolio, hydrogen can support global efforts toward transitioning to…
21st April 2025
Macroeconomic and Sectoral Effects of Natural Gas Price: Policy Insights from a Macroeconometric Model
As part of a diverse energy portfolio, hydrogen can support global efforts toward transitioning to…
4th February 2025