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Luis del Barrio Castro

Partner

Head, Energy & Utilities Practice, Iberia

Spain

Luis is a Principal at Arthur D. Little based in Madrid. Leader of the Energy practice for Iberia for +17 years. 

Professional experience in the energy sector focused on Gas/LNG topic, but currently in transition towards renewable gases, biofuels and energy storage

Luis started his career at Engie as a CCGT portfolio manager, afterwards he joined BCG where he became a Gas/LNG topic expert, before joining ADL he was Senior Manager at Monitor Deloitte

Arthur D. Little is building the Iberian Energy practice around three pillars: Decarbonization, Digitalization and Decentralization. 

Supporting energy companies in navigating the energy transition with innovative approaches and partnering with them in developing out of the box solutions

Luis del Barrio Castro

Areas of Focus

Education

Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
MsC in Industrial organization and Markets
Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
BsC in Economics

Past Experience

Monitor Deloitte
Senior Manager
The Boston Consulting Group
Manager
ENGIE
Hedging in local markets responsible
Comision Nacional de la Energia

Luis del Barrio Castro

Luis is a Partner at Arthur D. Little based in Madrid and is the leader of the Energy practice for Iberia.

+17 years of professional experience in the energy sector focused on Gas/LNG topics, but currently in the transition towards renewable gases, biofuels, and energy storage.

Luis started his career at Engie as a CCGT portfolio manager, afterward he joined BCG where he became a Gas/LNG topic expert. Before joining ADL he was Senior Manager at Monitor Deloitte.

At Arthur D. Little, he is building the Iberian Energy practice around three pillars: Decarbonization, Digitalization, and Decentralization. Supporting energy companies in navigating the energy transition with innovative approaches and partnering with them in developing out-of-the-box solutions.

Unlocking cross-industry value: Strategic ways to enhance data center
Telecommunications, Information technology, Media & Electronics (TIME)
Unlocking cross-industry value: Strategic ways to enhance data center power needs
AI has revolutionized industries worldwide, driving unprecedented growth in data center infrastructure. As organizations increasingly leverage AI to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and drive innovation, the demand for high-performance computing resources has surged, leading to significant challenges in managing power consumption and cooling needs within data centers. In this Viewpoint, we discuss how liquified natural gas (LNG) presents a sustainable option for optimizing consumption, maximizing data center value, and reducing cooling efforts.
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Decarbonizing industrial heat to face climate change
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Energy Efficiency
Decarbonizing industrial heat to face climate change
Is thermal energy storage the missing link in Europe’s industrial decarbonization strategy?
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Green data centers: opportunities for decarbonization
Energy Efficiency, Telecommunications, Information technology, Media & Electronics (TIME)
Green data centers: opportunities for decarbonization
Energy consumption by the data center industry accounts for more than 1% of the world’s power consumption and is expected to reach 8% by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency. The EU aims to be climate neutral by 2050, and data centers can contribute significantly to that goal. Iberia, targeted as a strategic cloud region by hyperscalers and other cloud players, has all the key factors for green data center location, providing an attractive market for investors in sustainable power-supply projects.
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The future of biomethane
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
The future of biomethane
Pressure to decarbonize, green development, and geopolitical strife are straining Europe’s natural gas industry. Biomethane, a sustainable substitute to natural gas, is key to the EU’s strategy to reduce CO2 emissions and ensure supply will meet demand. Emerging regulations and new technologies have created a framework for future growth. In this Viewpoint, we explain the opportunities and obstacles for new and existing renewable energy business players.
Find out more

Luis del Barrio Castro

Luis is a Partner at Arthur D. Little based in Madrid and is the leader of the Energy practice for Iberia.

+17 years of professional experience in the energy sector focused on Gas/LNG topics, but currently in the transition towards renewable gases, biofuels, and energy storage.

Luis started his career at Engie as a CCGT portfolio manager, afterward he joined BCG where he became a Gas/LNG topic expert. Before joining ADL he was Senior Manager at Monitor Deloitte.

At Arthur D. Little, he is building the Iberian Energy practice around three pillars: Decarbonization, Digitalization, and Decentralization. Supporting energy companies in navigating the energy transition with innovative approaches and partnering with them in developing out-of-the-box solutions.

Unlocking cross-industry value: Strategic ways to enhance data center
Telecommunications, Information technology, Media & Electronics (TIME)
Unlocking cross-industry value: Strategic ways to enhance data center power needs
AI has revolutionized industries worldwide, driving unprecedented growth in data center infrastructure. As organizations increasingly leverage AI to enhance decision-making, automate processes, and drive innovation, the demand for high-performance computing resources has surged, leading to significant challenges in managing power consumption and cooling needs within data centers. In this Viewpoint, we discuss how liquified natural gas (LNG) presents a sustainable option for optimizing consumption, maximizing data center value, and reducing cooling efforts.
Find out more
Decarbonizing industrial heat to face climate change
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Energy Efficiency
Decarbonizing industrial heat to face climate change
Is thermal energy storage the missing link in Europe’s industrial decarbonization strategy?
Find out more
Green data centers: opportunities for decarbonization
Energy Efficiency, Telecommunications, Information technology, Media & Electronics (TIME)
Green data centers: opportunities for decarbonization
Energy consumption by the data center industry accounts for more than 1% of the world’s power consumption and is expected to reach 8% by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency. The EU aims to be climate neutral by 2050, and data centers can contribute significantly to that goal. Iberia, targeted as a strategic cloud region by hyperscalers and other cloud players, has all the key factors for green data center location, providing an attractive market for investors in sustainable power-supply projects.
Find out more
The future of biomethane
Energy, Utilities & Resources, Oil, Gas & Other Natural Resources
The future of biomethane
Pressure to decarbonize, green development, and geopolitical strife are straining Europe’s natural gas industry. Biomethane, a sustainable substitute to natural gas, is key to the EU’s strategy to reduce CO2 emissions and ensure supply will meet demand. Emerging regulations and new technologies have created a framework for future growth. In this Viewpoint, we explain the opportunities and obstacles for new and existing renewable energy business players.
Find out more

More About Luis
  • Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
    MsC in Industrial organization and Markets
  • Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
    BsC in Economics
  • Monitor Deloitte
    Senior Manager
  • The Boston Consulting Group
    Manager
  • ENGIE
    Hedging in local markets responsible
  • Comision Nacional de la Energia