Mike Matson

Mike Matson joined Boston Consulting Group's Denver office as a consultant in 2022. As a core member of the firm's Energy and Climate & Sustainability practices, he focuses on subsurface innovations that facilitate the energy transition across various industries, including carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), direct air capture (DAC), critical mineral recovery, and white hydrogen production. He is the global leader for geothermal energy.

Mike has collaborated with a variety of clients, including major energy companies and corporations looking to develop and scale low-carbon technologies. His work spans multiple regions and includes projects in North America and consultations on energy and environmental strategies globally.

As a specialist in energy transition technologies, Mike combines his deep understanding of subsurface operations with his knowledge of cutting-edge developments in the field. He has participated as a speaker and expert panelist at numerous industry forums, sharing insights on the integration of innovative technologies into traditional energy frameworks. Among his notable projects, Mike has advised on the strategic expansion of CCUS facilities and the implementation of advanced geothermal systems in conventional energy landscapes. His strategies have helped clients optimize asset performance and spearhead sustainable energy solutions.

Prior to joining BCG, Mike led significant projects for a leading US-based CCUS developer and managed enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations for various oil companies. His earlier career includes roles at Carbon America, Storworks Power, Oxy Low Carbon Ventures, and Kinder Morgan CO2, and an academic position as an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Houston, downtown.