Pavel Balada, CEO of MET Czech Republic, highlights natural gas as a stable energy source during the energy transition. In this interview, he explains how MET Group leverages its international backing, diversified supplies and strong market position to help the Czech industry navigate the shift to more sustainable energy. Balada draws on a decade of experience within the Group.

The company has seven solar plants and two wind farms (in Spain, Italy, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria and Poland) and a further 850 MW under development. In 2023, it imported more than 30 LNG cargoes into Europe, regasified at marine terminals in eight countries, including Spain.

“As prices consolidate and competition intensifies, market players who put their customers at the centre of their strategy will gain a competitive edge,” says Balázs Séra, VIP Key Account Manager of E2 Hungary (member of MET Group), who recently received the MET Excellence Award for his outstanding performance in 2024.