Future of Global Oil Markets KAPSARC Oil Market Outlook This quarter’s oil demand highlights include muted quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) demand growth from OECD countries, while non-OECD countries are experiencing declines in line with seasonal patterns. Monetary tightening policies, particularly in OECD countries, have stalled due to ongoing uncertainty, indicating that…
Climate Change Policies and Governance Implications of Climate Policy on Energy Poverty Fateh Belaïd, Mohamad Hejazi, Puneet Kamboj, Fatih Yılmaz This article examines the complex issue of energy poverty and its various dimensions, including energy access and affordability. It explores the challenges of addressing energy poverty and the trade-offs that may exist between energy poverty and climate change policy. Belaïd, Fateh Hejazi, Mohamad Puneet Kamboj Yılmaz, Fatih
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand The Cost of Electrifying the Saudi Rail Network – What Are the Power Infrastructure Costs? Yagyavalk Bhatt, Nora Nezamuddin This data insight takes a closer look at the costs associated with developing the necessary power infrastructure in order to electrify the existing and future rail networks in Saudi Arabia. Calculating these costs allows policymakers to better understand the capital… Bhatt, Yagyavalk Nezamuddin, Nora
Evaluation of Public Investment Projects Energy Policy Pathways to Inform Climate Policy in Saudi Arabia Walid Matar, Noura Mansouri, Evar Umeozor Saudi Arabia has announced plans to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 278 million tons of CO2 equivalent (CO2e). In this regard, this paper contributes a modeling view of the climate-related effects of various energy policies on the Saudi energy… Matar, Walid Mansouri, Noura Umeozor, Evar
Productivity and Economic Diversification Eyes Off the Prize? Labor Flows in the Saudi Oil Industry 2019-2023 Cian Mulligan While much attention has been paid recently to oil and gas investment gaps, there has also been a rising chorus of analyses highlighting an emerging talent gap in traditional energy industries. In 2017, Accenture declared that the “talent well has… Mulligan, Cian
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand Worldwide Intraregional and Interregional Air Passenger Traffic Volume Distribution Andres Felipe Guzman, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Rubal Dua Freight by air does not comprise a significant share of the worldwide tonnage due to its cost compared to land (road and rail) and sea transport. However, air freight is important for commodities that either have high values or are… Andres Felipe Guzman Alwosheel, Abdulrahman Dua, Rubal
Models, Data and Tools Global Crude Oil Refining Capacities Evar Umeozor Global crude oil refining capacities are presented according to the classification of global refineries in the KOVA model. The evolution of Saudi Arabian refining capacities and configurations between 2005 and 2020 is also presented. Umeozor, Evar
Electricity Sector Transitions Recent Developments and Trends in Cybersecurity in the Power Sector Ahmed Al-Balawi, Frank Felder, Muhammad Khurram Khan The power sector is a crucial component of critical national infrastructure, and its continuous and resilient operation underpins the socioeconomic prosperity of any nation. Energy security is a priority in many regions of the world, as it is essential for… Ahmed Al-Balawi Felder, Frank Muhammad Khurram Khan
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand Saudi Arabia’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne Trade Mohammad Al Telmesani, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Ahm Mehbub Anwar This infographic tells the story about Saudi Arabia’s population, GDP, and seaborne trade. It shows the trade between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world. Al Telmesani, Mohammad Alwosheel, Abdulrahman Anwar, Ahm Mehbub
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand Worldwide Intraregional and Interregional Air Passenger Traffic Volume Distribution Andres Felipe Guzman, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Rubal Dua Aviation, like other transport modes, is essential for the economy; it facilitates business and trade, allows people to connect with different regions/cities, and generates tourism. Air traffic at the country or regional level is quite interesting when analyzing and comparing… Andres Felipe Guzman Alwosheel, Abdulrahman Dua, Rubal
Models, Data and Tools Interfuel Substitution in the Industrial Sector in Saudi Arabia Muhammad Javid The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has taken many decisive steps toward a more sustainable future, in line with its Vision 2030, including the use of clean energy, offsetting of emissions, and protection of the environment. In this context, Saudi Arabia… Javid, Muhammad
Electricity Sector Transitions US’s Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Program Key Takeaways for Global Players Shahid Hasan From the launch of federal energy and research agencies in the 1970s to the enactment of legislation dedicating resources to clean energy research and the creation of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), the US has had… Hasan, Shahid
Regional Energy Markets World’s Population, GDP, and Seaborne Trade Mohammad Al Telmesani, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Ahm Mehbub Anwar This infographic tells the story about the world’s population, GDP, and seaborne trade. The trade is reflected in regions across the globe. Al Telmesani, Mohammad Alwosheel, Abdulrahman Anwar, Ahm Mehbub
Regional Energy Markets Global Geothermal Electricity and Heat Generation Since 2000 Abdulrahman Alwosheel Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy generated by tapping into the Earth’s internal heat. This heat is produced by the radioactive decay of minerals and the original heat of the Earth, which dates to its formation. There are… Alwosheel, Abdulrahman
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand Aircraft seating capacity designation by selected airlines in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia/Pacific, North America, and Latin America Saif Almutairi, Abdulrahman Alwosheel, Andres Felipe Guzman Aircraft capacity utilization is one of the main factors in an airline’s productivity. It is also vital when analyzing both energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the aviation sector per passenger. In fact, the energy consumption by passengers… Almutairi, Saif Alwosheel, Abdulrahman Andres Felipe Guzman
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Aerodynamic Improvement Technologies for Road Freight Transport in Saudi Arabia Xun Xu, Rubal Dua For the last several decades, road freight transport has been one of the fastest growing energy- and oil-consuming sectors in Saudi Arabia. With sustainability being one of the key pillars of Vision 2030 and given the Kingdom’s commitment to achieving… Xu, Xun Dua, Rubal
Future of Transport and Fuel Demand How Can the European Energy Crisis Reshape the Power Sector Reform Endeavors of GCC Countries? Marie Petitet, Amro Elshurafa, Frank Felder Energy prices in Europe have been soaring, and policymakers are trying to find solutions to immediately contain the energy prices for end-consumers and to enhance the market design in the longer term. This paper discusses some of the current events… Marie Petitet Elshurafa, Amro Felder, Frank
Electricity Sector Transitions Creating Demand for Low-Carbon Hydrogen for Industry Decarbonization: Lessons from the Electricity Sector Shahid Hasan Many policymakers now see the use of low-carbon hydrogen as a strong contender in terms of how to achieve climate neutrality goals. Currently, hydrogen is used in refinery processing, ammonia production, or methanol production as feedstock, where no other alternatives… Hasan, Shahid
Models, Data and Tools Modeling the Determinants of Electric Vehicle Adoption: A Saudi Perspective Ryan Alyamani, Dimitris Pappelis, Maria Kamargianni This study aims to contribute to the literature by shedding light on consumers’ acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) in Riyadh and their potential response to adoption incentives. A stated preference experiment (SPE) was developed and then incorporated into an online… Alyamani, Ryan Dimitris Pappelis Maria Kamargianni