Paulius Butkus is an energy strategist who treats national infrastructure not just as steel and wire, but as a complex digital organism. As the Head of Group Development and Innovation at EPSO-G—the state-owned holding company responsible for Lithuania’s electricity and gas transmission—he is orchestrating one of the most aggressive energy transitions in Europe: the complete synchronisation of the Baltic power grid with Continental Europe. His mandate spans the physical and the digital, overseeing a strategy where data analytics and innovation are as critical as high-voltage lines.

From Mega-Batteries to AI-Driven Resilience Paulius sits at the helm of critical infrastructure boards, serving as Chairman of the Board for both Amber Grid and Energy Cells. His work with Energy Cells involves overseeing a 200-megawatt battery energy storage system—one of the largest in Europe—which provides instant, millisecond-level grid isolation and stability. Under his strategic guidance, the group is moving beyond traditional management to deploying advanced data hubs and automated system control centers. These innovations leverage real-time telemetry and predictive analytics to balance renewable loads and secure gas transmission against disruptions, effectively turning the grid into a responsive, self-healing network.