
STRATEGY. ENERGY. NEGOTIATION.
Mr. Carlos
Barberán Diez
Energy Consultant and expert in the LNG, Oil, and Gas sector.
With over 27 years of experience and notable achievements, I offer specialized solutions in renewable energies and strategic consulting.
Managed Projects
Led Negotiations
Years of experience
WHO IS Carlos Barberán
Carlos Barberán Diez is a renowned energy consultant with a solid track record in the sector. I have led projects worldwide and have been involved in numerous international arbitrations related to Gas.
With over 27 years of experience, I am known for my dedication and passion for LNG, oil, and gas, as well as renewable energies. I have led projects in different countries, including Senegal, Mozambique, India, and the United Arab Emirates, where I am currently based.
Among my notable achievements, I served as the Country Manager of Gaz de France in Spain, where I led the marketing of natural gas and electricity. I have also been involved in significant negotiations with suppliers and key players in the European and Mediterranean energy markets.
Additionally, I have worked as an energy consultant for various stakeholders and consulting firms, and have acted as an expert witness in arbitrations concerning the reopening of natural gas contracts, demonstrating my expertise and knowledge in the legal and regulatory domain.
Career Highlights
Professional achievements
- CEO of GDF-Suez (now ENGIE) in Spain for over 7 years.
- Participation in over 30 negotiations and drafting of LNG/NG SPA contracts.
- Coordinator of the Oil & Gas department at Netvalue Forensic, a specialized firm in valuation reports and expert opinions in finance and regulated sectors.
- Participation as an expert in numerous international arbitrations related to Gas.
- Energy consultant with extensive experience in LNG/GN, projects, contracts, feasibility analysis, and drafting of SPA.
- Managing Director of Oil & Gas at Aretech Solutions.
- Energy consultant with projects in Senegal, Mauritania, Benin-Togo, Mozambique, Ghana, Ecuador, India, and the United Arab Emirates.
Conferences and Workshops
- FSRU Summit in Dubai.
- Workshop in Senegal with Ministry, Regulator, SENELEC, PETROSEN.
- Gas Summit in China.
- Workshop with the Minister in Ghana in 2018.

Expertise
Ammonia
Gas
Hydrogen
Oil
Gas to Electricity
Renewable Energies
Power Generation
Commodity Markets
Testimonials
Cecile Ballantyne-Jovene
Project Director- Offshore Wind
Carlos is a dynamic and efficient professionnal with a strong knowledge and experience of the energy sector (especially natural gas and power generation).
José Simón
Managing Director Europe at Pavilion Energy
Carlos has a robust knowledge of the energy business as a whole and more precisely of what oil & gas sector is related. Additionally, he has along last years proved its strong skills not only form a technical point of view, but also from a management perspective.
Didier Lebout
Strategy & Development / business intelligence Strategy & Development / business intelligence
Carlos is a dynamic and result-oriented manager with an exceptional relationship capability and the ability to develop a positive vision and to generate strong results even in difficult situations.
Do you need advice on renewable energies or projects in the energy sector?
Contact me! With over 27 years of experience in the industry and notable achievements in international negotiations and energy consulting, I will be delighted to provide you with strategic solutions and tangible results.
Together, we will achieve your goals.
Let’s talk!