King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center
The King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) is an advisory think tank specializing in energy economics, climate, and sustainability that seeks to advance Saudi Arabia’s energy sector and inform global policies through evidence-based advice and applied research. It is located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
| مركز الملك عبدالله للدراسات والبحوث البترولية | |
| Abbreviation | KAPSARC |
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| Formation | 2007 |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose | Advisory think tank |
| Location |
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| Coordinates | 24°52′45.2636″N 46°43′19.4462″E |
Chair of the Board of Trustees | HRH Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Al-Saud |
President | Fahad Alajlan |
Acting VP of Knowledge and Analysis | Axel Pierru |
VP of Finance and Operations | Saad Al Qarni |
| Website | www |
In 2023, the center announced its recent accreditation of observer status by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), marking another significant milestone in its journey as a leading advisory think tank, actively participating in global dialogues about energy, climate, and the environment.
In 2020 KAPSARC was ranked by the University of Pennsylvania Think Tank and Civil Societies Program as 13th place out of 60th in its list of global top Energy and Resource Policy think tanks. It was ranked 15th out of 103 in the MENA Think Tank Index 2019.
In 2023, KAPSARC received two awards during the 8th OPEC International Seminar held in Vienna on 5-6 July 2023.
At the event, the Center received the ‘Best Energy Research Institute Award‘ for its contributions to research within the energy industry. As well as the ‘OPEC Award for the Best Energy Research Paper‘ for research on oil market stability.
Moreover, KAPSARC announced its recent accreditation of observer status by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), marking another significant milestone in its journey as a leading advisory think tank, actively participating in global dialogues about energy, climate, and the environment, in addition to its role as an observer to the climate negotiation in the UN Climate Change Conference.