Christophe Brognaux

Christophe Brognaux is the global leader for power, renewables, and utilities at Boston Consulting Group. As a BCG Fellow, he coordinated the firm’s internal research on energy transition and the shifting energy landscape.

Christophe has led more than 250 energy projects for integrated power and gas players, new entrants in liberalized power and gas markets, independent power producers, regulated transmission and distribution system operators, gas wholesalers, large energy consumers, OEMs, and private equity funds. This experience has allowed him to develop a broad understanding of power and gas markets and potential business models for industry players.

Christophe is the author of several articles on market design and regulation. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and regularly interacts with policymakers as well as industry associations at the European or national level. He pioneered the firm's participation in the Energy Transition Forum, a transatlantic think tank focused on solutions that can move the US and Europe toward secure, affordable, and low-carbon energy systems.

Before joining BCG in 1996, Christophe headed a process engineering team at L’Oréal.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

MS, chemical engineering, Imperial College of London
École Polytechnique

Publications and Videos

Climate Neutral by 2035

Value Creation in Power and Utilities 2020

Players that shift from centralized conventional generation toward a more distributed and digital approach are likely to become the next decade’s value creation leaders.

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Powering Up PMI in the Utilities Sector

M&A deals are destroying shareholder value in the industry. Poor post-merger integration is to blame. Here’s how to turn the power back on.

Winning The '20s In Energy – Overcoming Complexity | BCG, YouTube video, January 2020

Christophe Brognaux discusses how in a fast-changing landscape, energy companies must find agile ways to overcome the complexities of rapidly evolving technologies, as well as changing market dynamics and regulations.

Reducing Belgium’s Greenhouse Gas footprint

In the context of 2030 and 2050 decarbonization goals, we analyze in this report how Belgium can reduce its carbon footprint in the coming decade. All told, we believe Belgium could mitigate its 2030 GHG emissions by 36 Mt relative to the 117 Mt emitted in 2016.

In a Warming World, How Should Big Oil Navigate the Future?

The heat is on the industry to shift from hydrocarbons. For a successful transition, companies should start with no-regrets moves—such as reducing their own emissions.

The Economic Case for Combating Climate Change

Countries taking ambitious action against climate change can benefit macroeconomically without suffering an early-mover disadvantage.

Why Coal Will Keep Burning

Think coal is history? Think again. Coal demand is likely to hold steady in the years ahead. The implications—for companies, for investors, and for climate change—are huge.

Preparing for a Warmer World

We have the technologies to combat climate change but not the means to implement them globally. Now we must both continue the fight and make realistic plans.

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The Multiple Paths to Peak Oil Demand

The era of steadily rising oil demand could end as soon as 2030. Oil companies, governments, and investors must prepare for all possible energy futures.

The Rough Road to Revitalization for European Utilities

Dramatic shifts, such as the rise of renewable energy, will force Europe’s utility leaders to rethink the vertically integrated structure that has dominated their industry for decades.

How to Avoid “Zombie” Grids in the Age of Solar Power

The system for financing the electrical grid around the world is eroding. Utilities must adapt by reducing grid costs and changing their investment-planning processes.

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