About
Page Kyle is an Earth Scientist at the Joint Global Change Research Institute, where he has been a developer for the Global Change Analysis Model since 2006. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles on a variety of topics including energy supply and demand, agriculture, land use, water, the atmosphere, climate change, and the interactions therein. He received a B.A. from Dartmouth College, and a M.S. from Utah State University.
Publications
05 November 2024
Assessing the Impact of Energy Transition Initiatives on the Policy Cost of Saudi Arabia’s Net- Zero AmbitionSaudi Arabia’s ambitious goal to achieve a net-zero economy by 2060 offers a unique opportunity for diversification away from fossil fuels while fostering long-term economic resilience and sustainability. Crucial to this transition are energy policies that steer the Kingdom from a fo...
08 July 2024
The Role and Deployment Timing of Direct Air Capture in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Net-Zero TransitionThe Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2060. Direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS) is critical for the country to meet its net-zero target given its reliance on fossil fuels and limited options for ...2) removal (CDR).
30 June 2024
Reaching Net-Zero GHG Emissions in Saudi Arabia by 2060: Transformation of the Industrial SectorThe industrial sector plays a crucial role in the economy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Its energy consumption primarily relies on natural gas and oil due to the abundance of these resources and their relatively low administered prices. To reduce oil dependence and create a m...
25 March 2024
Achieving Net-Zero GHG Emissions of Saudi Arabia by 2060: The Transformation of the Building SectorIn this paper, an economy-wide, net-zero pathway that enables Saudi Arabia to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060 is investigated, with a specific focus on the critical role played by the building sector. An exploration is undertaken of the significance of energy effici...
22 January 2024
Saudi Arabia Net-Zero GHG Emissions by 2060: Transformation of the Transport SectorDecarbonizing the transport sector will likely play a crucial role for Saudi Arabia in fulfilling its target of reaching net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2060. While clear and immediate low-carbon or zero-carbon alternatives exist in some sectors, the transport sector faces...
05 December 2023
Saudi Arabia Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2060: Transformation of the Electricity Sector
Under its Vision 2030 targets, Saudi Arabia is working to steer the nation toward a sustainable future. The Kingdom has recently amplified its sustainability goals, announcing its intention to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2060. As part of this renewed commitment...
29 November 2023
Long-Term Decarbonization Pathway for Saudi Arabia To Reach Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2060Saudi Arabia is a signatory to the 2015 Paris Agreement. It has updated its nation...2 eq) by 2030. In the lead-up to COP 26 and joining the global efforts, under the umbrella program of the Saudi Green Initiative, Saudi Arabia announced its pledge to achieve net zero emissions by 2060.
