KAPSARC

KAPSARC is an independent research and consulting organisation based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, that addresses complex global energy challenges through applied research, policy analysis and evidence-based recommendations. It works with governments, institutions and the private sector, engaging with policymakers worldwide.

Its technical work spans energy economics, data analysis, sustainability, climate policy, the energy transition, scenario modelling and testing, policy analysis, impact studies, benchmarking and market insights. Outputs include an ongoing body of peer-reviewed publications, internationally recognised research tools for energy and economic analysis, openly available energy and economic datasets, scenario-testing tools, and policy analyses and impact studies delivered to energy-sector authorities and policymakers.

The organisation describes its culture as inspiring and collaborative, with multidisciplinary teams spanning research, consulting and policy disciplines. It emphasises objective, independent analysis, professional development and the cultivation of multidisciplinary talent, alongside strong relationships with faculty and the wider research community. Work centres on the exchange of ideas and on turning evidence into practical recommendations, particularly for those operating at the intersection of economics, data analysis, sustainability, climate policy and the energy transition.

KAPSARC's activities touch the energy industry, government and public policy, academia and research, think tanks, and private-sector energy organisations.