World-class energy and environmental research, insightful analysis, and the informed policy recommendations they make possible are vital to the important work of the Center. KAPSARC’s research program is still under development, and its research agenda will continue to evolve, first under the KAPSARC Development Team, and then under the guidance of the permanent leadership of the KAPSARC research department and the International Advisory Council. Rigorous analysis is underway to select research topics that are relevant to Saudi energy and environmental policymaking, as well as to the international endeavor to foster sustainable energy and development. The following program topics are already under assessment by the research development team.
Energy, Markets, Policy & Strategic Research
This division of KAPSARC focuses on social science research related to energy markets and energy policy to meet the needs of energy producers, provide a regional perspective, and to increase the Kingdom’s voice in the global energy dialogue about energy and the environment. Learn More
Energy & Environmental Technology Research
This division of KAPSARC seeks to identify, monitor, and develop systems and technologies that both lead to improved environmental management as well as that maintain and improve industrial, commercial, and residential energy production and efficiency. Learn More
Energy Data & Modeling
To augment and support the Center’s proprietary research, the KAPSARC Energy Data & Modeling Center (ED&M) collects and analyzes data in the energy, environmental and economic sectors for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Learn More