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 935
Experts 91
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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Energy Policy Pathways to Inform Climate Policy in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by…
October 30, 2023
A Decomposition Approach to Energy Policy Analysis
Index decomposition analysis (IDA) has been used to study energy use movements…
September 18, 2023
Assessing Climate Mitigation Benefits of Public Support to CCS-EOR: An Economic Analysis
By storing carbon dioxide CO2 captured from the atmosphere or point sources…
June 8, 2023Latest news
شراكة إستراتيجية بين كابسارك وجامعة بكين لبحث سبل التعاون في مجال الطاقة
24th October 2023 General news
KAPSARC and Peking University Address Strategic Energy Partnerships in Beijing
24th October 2023 General news
MENA Climate Week in Riyadh ends with call to carry ‘voice of the region’ to COP28
16th October 2023 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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The Cost of Electrifying the Saudi Rail Network – What Are the…
This data insight takes a closer look at the costs associated with…
October 30, 2023
Worldwide Intraregional and Interregional Air Passenger Traffic Volume Distribution
Freight by air does not comprise a significant share of the worldwide…
October 26, 2023
Saudi Arabia’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne Trade
This infographic tells the story about Saudi Arabia’s population, GDP, and seaborne…
October 26, 2023Latest news
شراكة إستراتيجية بين كابسارك وجامعة بكين لبحث سبل التعاون في مجال الطاقة
24th October 2023 General news
KAPSARC and Peking University Address Strategic Energy Partnerships in Beijing
24th October 2023 General news
MENA Climate Week in Riyadh ends with call to carry ‘voice of the region’ to COP28
16th October 2023 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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World’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne Trade
This infographic tells the story about the world’s population, GDP, and seaborne…
October 25, 2023
Global Geothermal Electricity and Heat Generation Since 2000
Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy generated by tapping into…
October 25, 2023
Closing the Investment Gap to Achieve Paris Agreement Goals
This study aims to assess the alignment of global sustainable financial flows…
October 9, 2023Latest news
شراكة إستراتيجية بين كابسارك وجامعة بكين لبحث سبل التعاون في مجال الطاقة
24th October 2023 General news
KAPSARC and Peking University Address Strategic Energy Partnerships in Beijing
24th October 2023 General news
MENA Climate Week in Riyadh ends with call to carry ‘voice of the region’ to COP28
16th October 2023 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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Implications of Climate Policy on Energy Poverty
This article examines the complex issue of energy poverty and its various…
November 12, 2023
Carbon Markets in Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: Accelerating Robust Market Development and…
In December 2022, KAPSARC organized a workshop on carbon markets in Gulf…
September 26, 2023
Circular Carbon Economy: Least-Cost Path to Net Zero
Carbon neutrality can be defined as a state of net-zero carbon dioxide…
August 16, 2023Latest news
شراكة إستراتيجية بين كابسارك وجامعة بكين لبحث سبل التعاون في مجال الطاقة
24th October 2023 General news
KAPSARC and Peking University Address Strategic Energy Partnerships in Beijing
24th October 2023 General news
MENA Climate Week in Riyadh ends with call to carry ‘voice of the region’ to COP28
16th October 2023 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
This quarter’s oil demand highlights include muted quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) demand growth from…
November 12, 2023
World Oil and Critical Mineral Study: A Global VAR Analysis
Critical minerals (CMs), such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth metals,…
September 26, 2023
Reconsidering Inventories: An International Strategy for Strategic Storage Assets
The purpose of this report is to recommend an interconnected regional and…
September 26, 2023Latest news
شراكة إستراتيجية بين كابسارك وجامعة بكين لبحث سبل التعاون في مجال الطاقة
24th October 2023 General news
KAPSARC and Peking University Address Strategic Energy Partnerships in Beijing
24th October 2023 General news
MENA Climate Week in Riyadh ends with call to carry ‘voice of the region’ to COP28
16th October 2023 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
شراكة إستراتيجية بين كابسارك وجامعة بكين لبحث سبل التعاون في مجال الطاقة
24th October 2023 General news
KAPSARC and Peking University Address Strategic Energy Partnerships in Beijing
24th October 2023 General news
MENA Climate Week in Riyadh ends with call to carry ‘voice of the region’ to COP28
16th October 2023 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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Recent Developments and Trends in Cybersecurity in the Power Sector
The power sector is a crucial component of critical national infrastructure, and…
October 26, 2023
US’s Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Program Key Takeaways for Global Players
From the launch of federal energy and research agencies in the 1970s…
October 25, 2023
Creating Demand for Low-Carbon Hydrogen for Industry Decarbonization: Lessons from the Electricity…
Many policymakers now see the use of low-carbon hydrogen as a strong…
October 24, 2023Latest news
شراكة إستراتيجية بين كابسارك وجامعة بكين لبحث سبل التعاون في مجال الطاقة
24th October 2023 General news
KAPSARC and Peking University Address Strategic Energy Partnerships in Beijing
24th October 2023 General news
MENA Climate Week in Riyadh ends with call to carry ‘voice of the region’ to COP28
16th October 2023 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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The Energy Transition and Export Diversification in Oil-Dependent Countries: The Role of…
The energy transition toward decarbonization is expected to impact producers of fossil…
May 11, 2023
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, 2021Latest news
شراكة إستراتيجية بين كابسارك وجامعة بكين لبحث سبل التعاون في مجال الطاقة
24th October 2023 General news
KAPSARC and Peking University Address Strategic Energy Partnerships in Beijing
24th October 2023 General news
MENA Climate Week in Riyadh ends with call to carry ‘voice of the region’ to COP28
16th October 2023 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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Global Crude Oil Refining Capacities
Global crude oil refining capacities are presented according to the classification of…
October 26, 2023
Interfuel Substitution in the Industrial Sector in Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has taken many decisive steps toward a…
October 25, 2023
Modeling the Determinants of Electric Vehicle Adoption: A Saudi Perspective
This study aims to contribute to the literature by shedding light on…
October 23, 2023Latest news
شراكة إستراتيجية بين كابسارك وجامعة بكين لبحث سبل التعاون في مجال الطاقة
24th October 2023 General news
KAPSARC and Peking University Address Strategic Energy Partnerships in Beijing
24th October 2023 General news
MENA Climate Week in Riyadh ends with call to carry ‘voice of the region’ to COP28
16th October 2023 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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Eyes Off the Prize? Labor Flows in the Saudi Oil Industry 2019-2023
While much attention has been paid recently to oil and gas investment…
October 30, 2023
Household Expenditure Survey, Housing and Energy Costs in Saudi Arabia
The Household Income and Expenditure Survey for Saudi Arabia was conducted by…
October 22, 2023
Employment Potential of Renewable Energy in Saudi Arabia: A Value Chain Analysis
Localization and local content mandates are an increasing presence in the global…
October 22, 2023Latest news
شراكة إستراتيجية بين كابسارك وجامعة بكين لبحث سبل التعاون في مجال الطاقة
24th October 2023 General news
KAPSARC and Peking University Address Strategic Energy Partnerships in Beijing
24th October 2023 General news