As long as the existing supply routes are not damaged, there is no need to worry about whether there will be enough gas in Europe, says Benjamin Lakatos. The main owner and CEO of the now international MET Group says energy is a key issue for Europe, as it has become a highly competitive area. He sees the creation of a single European gas and energy market as a huge achievement.

MET Group’s LNG Desk will be strengthened with the arrival of Luis Sánchez as the new Head of LNG. MET has been expanding its LNG business in recent years, importing liquefied natural gas to multiple countries across the Mediterranean, Northwest Europe and the Nordic region.

"Based on the past year, I see that Europe has taken a huge step forward towards pragmatism" to improve its rapidly deteriorating competitiveness, but with 90% exposure to gas imports, it has to be very sensible in the face of geopolitical changes, Benjamin Lakatos told Portfolio in an interview. MET Group's CEO believes that European leaders need to apply serious changes in three to five areas.