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Clint Follette is Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group and has more than 20 years of experience in oil, gas, and chemicals. Clint has supported companies on strategy, growth, operations, and M&A topics. He is a leader in BCG’s Climate & Sustainability practice and has advised leading companies on sustainability topics including, decarbonization, plastic waste, and renewable fuels and materials.

Prior to joining BCG, Clint worked for ExxonMobil Chemical as a research engineer. He graduated from the Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management with an MBA/MEM degree and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Louisville with a BS/MEng in chemical engineering.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, MEM, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University
  • Master’s degree of engineering, chemical engineering, summa cum laude, University of Louisville
  • Bachelor’s degree of chemical engineering, summa cum laude, University of Louisville

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Client Service Award for Value Creation: Lean Refining & Petrochemicals

Publications and Videos

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Six Lessons from Energy’s Top Performers

Companies with the highest shareholder returns effectively managed capital allocation tradeoffs between reinvestment decisions, shareholder payouts, and balance sheet improvements.
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.
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A Path Forward for Cash-Rich Companies: Value Creation in Oil and Gas 2023

Favorable conditions have catapulted oil and gas players from laggards to TSR leaders. But to continue delivering shareholder value, they must balance four key areas.
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North America's Bioenergy Revolution

The opportunity and landscape for bioenergy in North America are clear. The country's industry and society are strategically well-placed next to an abundance of bioenergy feedstock.
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Is Your Refinery Ready for the Low-Carbon Future?

The next ten years will determine the winners and losers in the refining business. Here’s what industry participants can do to prepare—and succeed.
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What It Will Take to Reap the Rewards of Renewable Fuels

The yearly global margin pool could surpass $100 billion in the coming decade—if market players secure more feedstock supplies, improve process economics, and address pricing issues.
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Plotting Aviation’s Uncharted Course to Net Zero

The goalpost hasn’t changed because of the disruptions from COVID-19. Carriers that don’t take action on emissions could have reforms imposed by outside forces.
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The Last Oil Price Boom May Be in Sight

A dramatic upsurge could start later this year and end within 18 months. What’s more, it could be the world’s last—a boon for efforts to combat climate change.
Turning Geopolitical Risk into Strategic Advantage

Turning Geopolitical Risk into Strategic Advantage

Why do some companies always seem to emerge stronger from a period of volatility? Rather than focus just on mitigating potential harm, they look for opportunities to capitalize on the disruption.
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Diversification Versus Discipline: Value Creation in Oil and Gas 2021

International O&G companies are preparing for the future by expanding into low-carbon markets or doubling down on efficiency in hydrocarbon production.
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A Circular Solution to Plastic Waste

Plastics regeneration technologies such as pyrolysis offer economically viable ways to combat this pressing environmental challenge.
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Just How Disruptive Will IMO 2020 Be?

The change in maritime fuel regulation is scheduled to take effect within months. But stakeholders still have time to act.