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Alexander G. Kemp is Professor of Petroleum Economics and Director of the Aberdeen Centre for Research in Energy Economics and Finance (ACREEF) at the University of Aberdeen Business School. With a distinguished career spanning over five decades, Professor Kemp has established himself as a leading authority in petroleum economics, particularly focusing on North Sea oil and gas development, taxation systems, and energy policy.
Professor Kemp earned his MA with First Class Honours in Economic Science from the University of Aberdeen (1958-1962), where he was awarded several prizes. His academic journey includes previous positions as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Reader at Aberdeen, following professional experience with Shell and academic appointments at the University of Strathclyde and University of Nairobi.
Professor Kemp's research focuses on petroleum economics with special reference to licensing and taxation issues in the oil and gas industry. His work examines the economic viability of North Sea developments, fiscal regimes, decommissioning economics, and the challenges of energy transition. He has pioneered analysis of marginal field development, cluster economics, and the impact of regulatory frameworks on investment decisions. His research bridges theoretical economic principles with practical industry applications, providing critical insights for policymakers and industry stakeholders.
His recent publications demonstrate a clear evolution from traditional petroleum economics toward addressing contemporary challenges including energy transition, carbon pricing, and the economic implications of environmental regulations. While maintaining his focus on the UK Continental Shelf, his work increasingly addresses global energy challenges, resource governance, and sustainable development frameworks within the oil and gas sector.
- Principal's Award for Excellence, University of Aberdeen (1993)
- Alick Buchanan-Smith Memorial Award for Personal Achievement and Contribution to Offshore Oil and Gas Industry (1999)
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE) (2001)
- OBE for services to oil and gas industries (2006)
- SPE Offshore Achievement Awards Lifetime Achievement Award (2012)
- Press and Journal Gold Awards Lifetime Achievement Award (2015)
- Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah International Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award (2022)
Professor Kemp has advised numerous governments, international organizations, and oil companies throughout his career. He served as specialist adviser to the UK House of Commons Select Committee on Energy (1980-1992, 2004, 2009), was a member of the UK Government Energy Advisory Panel (1993-2003), and contributed to the Council of Economic Advisers to the Scottish Government (2007-2011). His major funded research projects, totaling millions of pounds, have been supported by major oil companies, Scottish Enterprise, government bodies, and international organizations. He authored the two-volume 'Official History of North Sea Oil and Gas' commissioned by the Prime Minister.
As Director of ACREEF, Professor Kemp leads research on energy economics and finance, with particular focus on North Sea developments. The center produces the influential North Sea Paper Series and collaborates with industry and government on critical energy economics issues. His work continues to shape policy discussions around maximizing economic recovery from UKCS assets while addressing the challenges of energy transition and environmental sustainability.
