Sid Ahmed Hamdani is a Research Fellow in the Oil and Gas program at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), bringing over two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry. Before joining KAPSARC, he served as an Energy Policy and Environment Analyst at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, where he monitored global energy policies and environmental developments, assessing their impacts on energy and gas prospects. Earlier in his career, he worked at Sonatrach, a major national oil company, providing strategic analyses, evaluating business opportunities, and supporting the company's strategic planning processes. His expertise includes gas market developments, energy modeling, policy impact assessments, and strategic analyses for oil and gas projects. He has a keen interest in evaluating energy market developments and the role of hydrocarbons in the energy transition.