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.
Luis Sánchez, formerly Global Head of LNG Trading and Origination at Uniper, starts his new position at MET International on the 1st of April. He will take over as Head of LNG from Esther Ang, who will assume the role of Head of LNG Origination in the new structure.
LNG is a key element in ensuring flexibility and supply security of energy markets, and MET Group is committed to growing LNG deliveries in line with its integrated energy strategy. In recent years, MET has built one of the most geographically diverse LNG import structures in Europe, with long-term regasification capacity bookings in Germany, Croatia and Spain. The company has imported LNG cargoes to several countries across the Mediterranean (Greece, Italy, Croatia, Spain), Northwest Europe (UK, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany) and the Nordic region (Finland).
In addition, MET Group signed a 20-year Heads of Agreement with US-based Commonwealth LNG and, in 2024, the company entered into a 10-year LNG agreement with Shell to purchase US LNG with the intent to continue growing its long-term LNG portfolio. MET ordered its first LNG carrier, for delivery in 2027, after reaching a partnership agreement with Danish shipowner Celsius Group.
Luis Sánchez comes from Uniper Global Commodities (formerly E.ON), where he spent more than 15 years strengthening their LNG trading and commercial activities in various roles. He will provide strategic leadership to MET Group’s LNG Desk, driving portfolio growth and supporting short-term trading strategy optimization. With his deep expertise in LNG markets, he will lead counterparty negotiations, strengthen key partnerships, and support MET’s continued expansion in the LNG sector.
LNG will continue to play a crucial role in securing energy supply during Europe’s green transition as it represents the fossil fuel with the lowest carbon footprint. It supports the coal-to-gas transition and backs up weather-dependent renewable energy sources.