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Erik Rakhou is a member of the Boston Consulting Group's global team in low-carbon hydrogen. He supports clients on their energy transition journey with a focus on hydrogen and decarbonizing gas markets.

With more than 20 years of experience in both commercial and policy roles, Erik is well situated to help leading industry firms, utilities, grid operators, and governments navigate change by crafting strategies, entering new markets, negotiating with governments, raising capital, and selling and buying assets. Erik has worked on projects in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Bulgaria, Albania, Moldova, Ukraine, South Africa, and Japan.

Erik has written, spoken, lectured, and moderated panels on decarbonization of gas markets, including nascent hydrogen market development. Prior to joining BCG, Erik worked in consulting, energy sector, and policy roles. He was appointed as an alternate member of the ACER, EU energy regulator, Board of Appeal for September 2016 to September 2021.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • Masters in European Law, University of Leiden 
  • Masters in East European Studies, University of Leiden 

Publications and Videos

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Global Trade in Hydrogen Will Miss 2030 Targets

Regions like Europe must import sizeable volumes of low-carbon hydrogen by 2030 to meet climate commitments. Increasingly, that looks like a long shot.

Policies and Prospects for Europe's Hydrogen Transition

Giulia Branzi, Snam's head of climate policies, talks about the current state of decarbonization policy in Europe and how policymakers can further promote the transition to hydrogen power.

Breaking the Finance Barrier for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture | Rectangle

Breaking the Finance Barrier for Hydrogen and Carbon Capture

By moving early, banks can enjoy higher returns, capture key relationships across the value chain, and gain share in two growing markets.

The Hydrogen Market: An interview with Olivia Barnes, EnBW

Recently Erik Rakhou interviewed Olivia Barnes, Head of Hydrogen and Ammonia organization at EnBW, to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and outlook of the hydrogen market.

Achieving Energy Security in the EU - Rectangle

Achieving Energy Security in the EU

For Europe to realize this goal, four technologies will require policy support and investment.
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Hydrogen’s Future with Erik Rakhou

The most listened-to podcast on the subject of hydrogen looks at the possibility of a low-carbon hydrogen future, including: today's landscape, the state of the debate, and what the world will look like if we explore hydrogen-based energy.
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Touching Hydrogen Future

A compendium of inspiring tales of what our future could be if we developed a hydrogen-based world. This popular book explores possible careers as well as behavior changes and lifestyle choices.