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BCG's Eric Oudenot explains why the decommissioning of wells and platforms has become a fast-growing priority for oil and gas companies—as well as governments—around the globe.

Eric Oudenot is a core member of Boston Consulting Group’s Energy practice, specializing in upstream oil and gas. He is the firm’s global leader for oil field services and independents.

Since joining BCG in 2011, Eric has worked extensively with major corporations, national energy companies, and private-equity funds on a wide range of strategic and operational issues.

Eric has 21 years of experience in exploration and production and has supported the leadership teams of more than 20 international and national oil companies as well as 15 oil-field-services-and-equipment companies.

His client experience in the energy industry has covered many different functional areas, including global cost reductions, decarbonization of assets and operations, mergers and acquisitions, strategic transformations, performance turnarounds, and target operating models.

Before joining BCG, Eric spent ten years in the industry, working for Total in Iran; BP in the Netherlands, UK, and Angola; and Schlumberger.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Master’s degree, finance, HEC Paris School of Management

Publications and Videos

The New Decarbonization Paradigm for Oil and Gas

The New Decarbonization Paradigm for Oil and Gas

Decarbonization leaders in the oil and gas industry are reducing their CO2 emissions abatement costs by up to 20%. Here’s how they do it.
Toward Lower Emissions in Upstream Oil and Gas | Infographic

Toward Lower Carbon Emissions in Upstream Oil and Gas: The Infographic

Companies that act now to reduce the environmental footprint of their drilling operations can differentiate themselves from competitors and boost their valuation multiples.
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A New Reality for Oil and Gas Procurement and Supply Chains

Faced with an unprecedented crisis, operators should use a dual approach that supports suppliers and embraces strategic partnerships to build industry resilience.
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Oil and Gas Needs Decommissioning Models That Work at Scale

It’s a half-trillion-dollar liability that will only grow over time. Leading operators in each basin must decide on a strategy and work with their suppliers to put it into action.