Ubaid Ur Rehman Zia

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Ubaid Ur Rehman Zia

Senior Research Associate/Lead Energy Unit

Engr. Ubaid ur Rehman Zia did his Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila. In 2020, he received the Master’s degree in Energy Systems from the same university. He has over six years of working experience in energy modeling and evidence-based policy-making for the energy sector of Pakistan. His areas of expertise include energy, forecasting & short/long-term planning through LEAP & MARKAL/TIMES, investigating and identifying the impact of policy decisions, designing modeling frameworks for both short and long-term energy planning, and spearheading key projects.

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Fostering Inclusive Green Energy Transition

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Implementation of Green Financing Mechanisms in Pakistan

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CHINA-PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (Green Development) PROGRAM (CPEC-GDP)

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To support the Green CPEC Alliance which aims to promote the green development of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), particularly of its energy transition

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Market Research Study on Energy Efficient LED Lightening in Pakistan

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Socio-Economic prospects of Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2019 and EV market preparedness of Pakistan

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To enable clean energy transition in Pakistan through an evidence-based outreach program taking into account social, economic, and environmental perspectives

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To strengthen Policy Narrative, Commitment for Improved Investment and Recovery packages to make transition towards Renewable Energy and Climate Resilience in Pakistan

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COVID-19 and the future of energy in the Asia- Pacific

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To develop an inclusive evidence based renewable energy focused framework to guide future energy policy and transition towards a clean and prosperous future through effective research and advocacy

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): An Opportunity for Industrial Decarbonization in Pakistan
Short and Long-run Investment Potential to support Accelerated VRE Grid Integration Under CPEC
Annual State of Renewable Energy Report Pakistan 2023-2024
EV Market Growth: A Strategic Analysis of Pakistan-China Industry Collaboration
Unlocking the Potential of Carbon Markets in Pakistan Lessons learnt and the Way Forward
Proceeding Paper: Women Empowerment through Clean Energy Transition in Pakistan: Prospects and Opportunities
Pakistan’s Electric Vehicle Market: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Pathways
Proceeding Paper: Decarbonizing Pakistan’s Cement Sector: The Role of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Technologies
Proceeding Paper: Pakistan’s Transport Sector Modeling Using AIM/Enduse
Privatization of Pakistan’s Power Utility Sector: Opportunities and the Lessons Learnt
Fostering a Green, Affordable and Inclusive Energy Transition in the Impoverished Regions of Pakistan
REFORM PRIORITIES FOR CPEC 2.0 THE SUSTAINABLE DRIVE IN ENERGY SECTOR
Scoping Study on Pakistan's Cement Sector A Road to Decarbonization
Energy Security In South Asia
Unlocking Private Finance to Achieve Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) IN Pakistan
Power Wheeling Reforms to support off-take of Renewable Energy in the Corporate Sector: The CTBCM Regime
Greening the Giants: A Discourse on the Genesis of Sustainability for large Infrastructure Projects in Pakistan, particularly along the CPEC
Prospects of low carbon development for Pakistan’s energy and power sector in the post Covid scenario
Addressing Pakistan’s Energy Security Issues amid Turmoil in Region
Financing Pakistan’s Low Carbon Development and Climate Resilience through Green Bonds
Energy Access and Efficiency: way forward for sustainable development in HKH region of pakistan (PB-84)
Financial Model of Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) for Bioenergy Resources in Pakistan
MARKET PREPAREDNESS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROSPECTS OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES IN PAKISTAN (W-195)
Driving Parameters for Technology Penetration in Pakistan: A Case Study for Indoor LED Lighting
Climate Smart Housing in Pakistan w-194
Renewable Energy, Renewed Growth
Socio-Economic Prospects of Solar PV Uptake in Energy Policy Landscape of Pakistan
Renewable Energy Renewable Growth
Market Transition to LED Lighting: A case for Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Pakistan (w-192)
Green recovery from COVID-19: Outlook for Pakistan’s Energy and Power Sector
Levelized Cost Based Economic Assessment of Waste-to-Energy Conversion Technologies in Pakistan
Prospects of bioenergy potential in Punjab (Pakistan) under different scenarios of agricultural growth
Covid 19 and the Future of Energy in Asia Pacific: Building Back Better, 2021
Prospects of Coal Investments and Potential of Renewable Energy Transition in Thar Region of Pakistan
Towards Green Economy in Pakistan-Perspectives for Clean Energy Transition
Potential Role of Chinese and Pakistan Leaders in Renewable Energy Transition of Pakistan
Policy Review Energy requirement for COVID-19 vaccine-cold chain and logistics
Impact assessment of COVID-19 on Energy and Power Sector of Pakistan
Reform Priorities for Pakistan’s Energy Sector: Perspectives in the Backdrop of Paris Agreement, 202

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