Alex Dewar

Alex Dewar is responsible for business development and for managing the growth of additional topic expertise within the BCG Center for Energy Impact.

Prior to joining the CEI team, Alex spent seven years with BCG's Energy practice as a principal in both the Washington, DC, and London offices. He has advised clients around the world on oil and gas, power generation and transmission, and renewable energy topics.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

MSc, environmental change and management, University of Oxford
MSc, economic and social history, University of Oxford
BA, political science, Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Publications and Videos

Creating Grid Resiliency: Lessons from the Latest Storm

The US power grid is at an inflection point, with extreme weather events across the Southeast region highlighting the changing nature and demands of grid resiliency.

A New Course for Climate in the US?

President Joe Biden has proposed the most ambitious climate policy in American history. How should companies get ready for the changes that are coming?

Why Oil and Gas Companies Need to Transform Their Upstream Operations

By improving the profitability of their upstream businesses, companies will have more cash for a wide range of value creation levers.

How COVID-19 Is Changing the Pace of Energy Transitions

An analysis of pandemic stimulus measures finds that Europe is continuing its steady shift toward green energy while major Asian countries are sharply accelerating their transition.

Think Small to Unlock Carbon Capture’s Big Potential

By reducing abatement costs, small networks of emitters could help establish carbon capture as a mainstream technology in the effort to mitigate global warming.

How Government Can Fuel a Green Recovery

Governments have an unparalleled opportunity to use stimulus programs to drive climate change progress. But their approach must reflect the specifics of their economy and workforce.

Will US Natural Gas Lead the Recovery in Energy?

The US gas market is seeing a raft of bullish price forecasts—but appearances can be deceiving.

Don’t Write Off the OPEC+ Deal Just Yet

The agreement to cut production may go some way to restoring the industry’s fortunes—but oil players will have to proceed carefully.

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How Uncertainty Is Hitting M&A in Oil and Gas

Companies will need to scale back their oil price assumptions for deals to flourish.

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Oil Producers Feel the Pain of Falling Prices

Oil producers are feeling the financial pressure created by the collapse in crude oil prices. To compensate for the lost revenue from exports, they will have to depend on budget cuts and foreign reserves.

What Will COVID-19 Mean for LNG?

In light of the pandemic and the supply shock in oil markets, gas companies must strengthen their positions and plan ahead.

The Oil Price Shock(s) of 2020

On top of the demand shock in the oil market, sparked by COVID-19, is a supply shock that could flood the market. Even robust oil companies will face threats to their business.

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