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DOI: 10.1080/14693062.2014.937387
Scopus记录号: 2-s2.0-84930929541
论文题名:
Dynamics of energy sector and GHG emissions in Saudi Arabia
作者: Khondaker A; N; , Rahman S; M; , Malik K; , Hossain N; , Abdur Razzak S; , Khan R; A
刊名: Climate Policy
ISSN: 1469-3062
EISSN: 1752-7457
出版年: 2015
卷: 15, 期:4
起始页码: 517
结束页码: 541
语种: 英语
英文关键词: energy sector ; GHG emissions ; renewable energy ; Saudi Arabia
Scopus关键词: alternative energy ; carbon emission ; decision making ; emission control ; energy policy ; greenhouse gas ; policy making ; renewable resource ; sustainable development ; Saudi Arabia
Scopus学科分类: nvironmental Science: General Environmental Science ; Earth and Planetary Sciences: Atmospheric Science
英文摘要: The energy sector is the main contributor to GHG emissions in Saudi Arabia. The tremendous growth of GHG emissions poses serious challenges for the Kingdom in terms of their reduction targets, and also the mitigation of the associated climate changes. The rising trend of population and urbanization affects the energy demand, which results in a faster rate of increase in GHG emissions. The major energy sector sources that contribute to GHG emissions include the electricity generation, road transport, desalination plants, petroleum refining, petrochemical, cement, iron and steel, and fertilizer industries. In recent years, the energy sector has become the major source, accounting for more than 90% of national CO2 emissions. Although a substantial amount of research has been conducted on renewable energy resources, a sustainable shift from petroleum resources is yet to be achieved. Public awareness, access to energy-efficient technology, and the development and implementation of a legislative framework, energy pricing policies, and renewable and alternative energy policies are not mature enough to ensure a significant reduction in GHG emissions from the energy sector. An innovative and integrated solution that best serves the Kingdom's long-term needs and exploits potential indigenous, renewable, and alternative energy resources while maintaining its sustainable development stride is essential. Policy relevance The main contributor to GHG emissions in Saudi Arabia is the energy sector that accounts for more than 90% of the national CO2 emissions. Tremendous growth of GHG emissions poses serious challenges for the Kingdom in their reduction and mitigating the associated climate changes. This study examines the changing patterns of different activities associated with energy sector, the pertinent challenges, and the opportunities that promise reduction of GHG emissions while providing national energy and economic security. The importance of achieving timely, sustained, and increasing reductions in GHG emissions means that a combination of policies may be needed. This study points to the long-term importance of making near- and medium-term policy choices on a well-informed, strategic basis. This analytical paper is expected to provide useful information to the national policy makers and other decision makers. It may also contribute to the GHG emission inventories and the climate change negotiations. © 2014 Taylor & Francis.
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标识符: http://119.78.100.158/handle/2HF3EXSE/80423
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作者单位: Center for Environment & Water, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, PO Box 227, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Center for Environment & Water, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, PO Box 713, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Department of Earth Sciences, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, PO Box 5070, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Department of City & Regional Planning, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, PO Box 5053, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Department of Chemical Engineering, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, PO Box 5050, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia; Center for Environment & Water, Research Institute, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, PO Box 5040, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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Khondaker A,N,, Rahman S,et al. Dynamics of energy sector and GHG emissions in Saudi Arabia[J]. Climate Policy,2015-01-01,15(4)
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