#GECF
is comprised of 20 member countries, representing 69% of global natural gas reserves, 40% of gas exports,32% of export pipelines, and 51% of LNG exports🌍
Fifth High-Level Meeting of the OPEC-GECF Energy Dialogue highlights the importance of oil and gas for prosperity and progress
Vienna, Austria, 10 October 2024 [Joint Communique]. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum
Great introductory meeting between HE Hamel and the newly-appointed People’s Minister of Petroleum of
#Venezuela
, HE Pedro Rafael Tellechea Ruiz. HE Hamel acknowledged 🇻🇪's important role as a Founder Member.
Inauguration of the GECF Gas Research Institute (GRI) headquarters in Algeria
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) inaugurated the headquarters of its new Gas Research Institute (GRI) in Algiers, the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, on 29 February 2024. This
Many thanks to HE Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel of
#India
@dpradhanbjp
, HE P. Kumaran, Ambassador of India to
#Qatar
, and all the delegation for a kind visit and fruitful discussion. Placing deep hopes on continued and meaningful cooperation.
During today's meeting with HE Félix Plasencia, Minister of Foreign Affairs of
#Venezuela
, HE Asdrubal Chavez,
@PDVSA
President, and HE Executive Board Member Eng. Angel Gonzalez Saltron, various dynamics pertaining to
#NaturalGas
and
#GECF
’s functioning came under the purview.
Met with HE Yury P. Sentyurin, Secretary General of
@GECF_News
. Discussed the trends in global gas markets and energy transition, also explored collaboration with GECF for undertaking more studies on gas market in India.
The historic GECF-OLADE MOU has been officially signed in Caracas, fostering stronger
#energy
collaboration in Latin America. Signed by
#GECF
SG HE Hamel and
#OLADE
Executive Secretary HE
@AndresReboll
in the presence of HE
@TellecheaRuiz
as OLADE's 2023 President.
The 7th GECF Summit Concludes the Algiers Declaration: “Natural Gas for a Secure and Sustainable Future”
On 2 March 2024, the 7th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Member Countries of the GECF convened in the historic city of Algiers, the People’s Democratic Republic
The GECF launched the new edition of its Global Gas Outlook report
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) officially launched the new Edition of its annual flagship publication, the Global Gas Outlook (GGO), on 12 March 2024 in the GECF Secretariat via video conference.
The GECF's Gas Research Institute's 14th Scientific Committee Meeting on Monday sets the stage for cutting-edge
#gas
research. Discussions on gas flaring and low-carbon
#hydrogen
were highlights. More on
#GasResearchInstitute
#GRI
“I am deeply saddened by the great loss of HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, a close friend since 1997, with whom I have worked closely within the context of
@OPECSecretariat
" - HE Eng. Mohamed Hamel,
#GECF
Secretary General
HE Giuseppe Yoffreda Yorio, the Ambassador of
#Venezuela
to the State of
#Qatar
greeting HE Eng. Mohamed Hamel, the Secretary General of
#GECF
at the Venezuelan Embassy in Doha.
GECF unveils the Annual Gas Market Report 2024
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) is pleased to announce the launch of the Annual Gas Market Report 2024 (AGMR), one of its flagship publications. The fifth edition of the report offers a thorough review and analysis of the
#GECF
Secretary General's Yury Sentyurin meeting with
@sonatrach_dz
CEO Abdelmoumen Ould Kaddour and engineers within the framework of regular dialogue. Amongst other matters, implementation of the GECF
#Gas
Research Institute Project is in focus
“Potential of
#GECF
-
#OPEC
dialogue is unlimited, and even more essential now to accelerate the recovery from the ravages brought on by
#COVID19
.
OPEC’s contribution to
#GECF
Outlook is just another sign of this ever-expanding cooperation” HE M. Barkindo,
@OPECSecretariat
Sec Gen
#GECF
wishes the former Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of 🇬🇶 HE Gabriel Lima great successes as the newly-appointed Minister of
#Planning
and
#Economic
Diversification. HE Lima's unwavering support to the GECF across his tenure was inspiring.
The
#GECF
is pleased to publish its new Long-Term Strategy, following its approval at the 24th Ministerial Meeting of the GECF in
#Egypt
. New
#strategy
builds on
#naturalgas
' importance to the world's socio-economic development, poverty alleviation, and ...
HE Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, President of the Islamic Republic of
#Iran
will participate in the 6th
#GECF
Summit of Heads of State and Government on the second day of the visit to the State of
#Qatar
@iran_gov
🔗
GECF signs MoUs with AFREC & ERIA to enhance energy cooperation
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) signed two pivotal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on 1 March 2024: first, with the African Energy Commission (AFREC), and, second, with the Economic Research Institute for
HE Hamel met HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud in
#Riyadh
on the sidelines of the 13th IEA-IEF-OPEC Symposium, and discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between the
#GECF
and Kingdom of
#SaudiArabia
. HE Hamel thanked HRH for his continuous support to producer-consumer...
Held a productive meeting today with Ms Astrid Da Costa, General Director of the Office of Ministry of People's Power of Petroleum 🇻🇪, to discuss the enormous potential of
#naturalgas
in Venezuela.
#GECF
Member's proven reserves & location very promising for industry's growth.
#GECF
Secretary General Yury Sentyurin and the Secretariat team extends congratulations to
@OPECSecretariat
Secretary General Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, leadership, experts, and staff on occasion of Diamond Jubilee.
Warm wishes and a happy
#OPEC
Day to the brother organisation!
An insightful meeting between HE Mohamed Hamel,
#GECF
Secretary General and HE
@GabrielObiang
Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of
#EquatorialGuinea
ahead of the 6th
#GECF
Summit envisaged plans to transform the country into a gas mega hub
➡️🔗
As the year 2019 draws to a close, may the
#happiness
,
#peace
and
#prosperity
guide you throughout the approaching holidays, paving the way for a fresh and bright
#NewYear
and a brand-new decade🎄🌟
One year ago today, the 6th GECF Summit of Heads of State and Government was successfully held in
#Doha
. As we reflect on the past year, we are reminded of the Doha Declaration's relevance in addressing the trilemma of energy security, access, and sustainability...⬇️
"Role of
#GECF
is even more important, as an advocate for expanded
#NaturalGas
use... and as a source of authoritative analysis. It has to be agile, innovative and forward-looking” said HE Secretary General Eng. Mohamed Hamel at the 42nd Executive Board Meeting of the
#GECF
#GECF
higly evaluates and strongly supports activities of the Government of the Federal Republic of
#Nigeria
and wishes a great success in moving towards such a bold, meaningful and ambitious goal
@MBuhari
@IbeKachikwu
The journey towards accomplishing the Federal Government's target of gas flare out has begun in earnest and validates the commitment of President
@MBuhari
at COP21 in Paris in 2015 to cut down routine flaring in the short term and complete elimination in the long term.
#7BigWins
Dr Abubakar Abbas from the
#GECF
delivered crucial insights at the 3rd
@AlAttiyahFndn
CEO Roundtable 2023 on 'Hydrogen Technology.'
3 Key takeaways:
1.
#Hydrogen
's role in global energy is set to expand, doubling its market share by 2050. 👇
"The path to scaling up
#hydrogen
production presents formidable challenges on environmental, technical, and economic fronts. However, the blending of hydrogen with
#NaturalGas
emerges as a promising, practical, and cost-effective solution to unleash the
#hydrogen
potential in
"By 2050
#naturalgas
' share in the
#ASEAN
energy mix is projected to constantly grow to reach 24%. Being here in Jakarta, on the axis of Asian economic integration and the epicentre of growth, I can’t help but say that future belongs here." - HE Hamel.
The GECF premiered the new edition of its Global Gas Outlook Report
The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) premiered the new Edition of its annual flagship publication, the Global Gas Outlook (GGO), on 29 February 2024, in Algiers, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria,
#GGO2050
synopsis launch enjoyed the presence of HE Gabriel M. Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of 🇬🇶, the 2023 President of
#GECF
. HE Hamel welcomed participants from member & guest countries and peer organisations. 🔗
The Algerian President receives the GECF Secretary General
His Excellency Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, received His Excellency Eng. Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), at the El
The way we kick-off the
#NewYear2020
and the new decade:
❗️20 Member Countries, jointly control
❗️72% of the proven
#NaturalGas
reserves,
❗️46% of its marketed production,
❗️55% of pipeline and
❗️61% of
#LNG
exports.
Photo: 5th
#GECF
Summit
#GECF
Sec-Gen HE Hamel held a meeting with HE Ambassador Deepak Mittal at
@IndEmbDoha
and discussed ways and means to expand the GECF-India energy dialogue, especially under
#G20India
Presidency in 2023.
"
#GGO2050
has become over the years an essential consultation tool for the
#naturalgas
industry, governments, academic institutions and for the general public." - HE Lima at the launch.
Sincere congratulations and best wishes of great success to HE Minister
@IbeKachikwu
on occasion of reelections as the President of the African Petroleum Producers' Organisation during
@APPO_CapeVII
PRESS STATEMENT:
KACHIKWU MAKES HISTORY AS THREE-TIME PRESIDENT OF APPO AS HIS LEADERSHIP ENTERS 3RD YEAR IN A 5-YEAR PERIOD.
…Attends 36th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of the African Petroleum Producers' Organization.
Read:
#CapeVII
HE Eng. Mohamed Hamel from
#Algeria
has assumed office as
#GECF
Secretary General.
The 4th Secretary General brings distinguished career to advance the Forum at a time when
#NaturalGas
is to shape stable, secure, clean global
#energy
landscape.
For more➡️
His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of
#Egypt
gave an audience today to the
#Energy
Ministers of the
#GECF
Member Countries participating in the 24th Ministerial Meeting of the Forum.
Ministerial Statement ➡️🔗
On February 6, 2024, His Excellency Eng. Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), paid a visit to His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Arkab, the Minister of Energy and Mines of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, alongside Ms. Fatiha Neffah,
HE Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the President of the People's Democratic Republic of
#Algeria
is taking part in the 6th
#GECF
Summit today
To attend the Open Session, email to ➡️info
@qatar6thgecfsummit
.org
To attend the Press Conference, email to ➡️press
@qatar6thgecfsummit
.org
On the sidelines of the 5th
#GECF
Gas Summit Secretary General held a working meeting with HE Rubens Mikindo Muhima, Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons of Democratic Republic of
#Congo
.
Exciting discussion paved the ways for establishing regular dialogue
#GECFMalabo
HE Secretary General Eng. Mohamed Hamel met today with HE
@GabrielObiang
, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of
#EquatorialGuinea
who will preside over
#GECF
Ministerial Meeting in 2023 to envisage activities of the Forum at the critical time for
#NaturalGas
industry.
🚨 It's here. The synopsis version of the 7th edition of
#GECF
's Global Gas Outlook 2050 (
#GGO2050
) now available. The publication packs new insights, data, trends, and much more. Dedicated new chapter on
#Africa
. Full📰 on
HE Hamel met during
#COP27
the Executive Director of the
@South_Centre
, Dr Carlos Correa, and discussed ways and means of cooperation between the 2 orgs. The Centre is an important policy think tank of developing countries. 10/19 members of
#GECF
are members of the South Centre.
HE Yury Sentyurin,
#GECF
Secretary General and the Secretariat staff extend warm greetings along with the best wishes to the Leadership and People of
#Qatar
on occasion of the
#QatarNationalDay2021
Congratulations to HE
@GabrielObiang
@egmmh
on reappointment as
#Minister
of Mines and Hydrocarbons, which symbolises
#EquatorialGuinea
’s determination to continue on its journey of progress.
Following the 5th
#GECF
Summit success, look forward for more opportunities to come.
With great satisfaction, I received the news of my reappointment as Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons by H.E. Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. I will like to Thank GOD, H.E. my family and all the personal of the
@egmmh
in Malabo and Bata.
#TIJI
"Hard work, Innovation, hierarchy and Image"
The
#GECF
is pleased to make public the 1st edition of its Monthly Gas Market Report (MGMR), an analysis of the 🌍
#naturalgas
market on a monthly basis and made publicly available. Please explore the inaugural edition here
📢 HE Hamel had a great meeting in Jakarta today with Prof Hidetoshi Nishimura, President of
@ERIAorg
. The visit explored ongoing cooperation and ways to enhance it. SG commended
#ERIA
outstanding work in promoting regional economic integration.
#ASEAN
#aseanindonesia2023
During a meeting with
#GECF
Secretariat HE Nikolay Shulginov,
#Energy
Minister of
#Russia
emphasised that GECF has prominent potential to advocate positive contributions of eco-friendly use of
#NaturalGas
toward improving
#AirQuality
and
#ClimateChange
mitigation and adaptation.
HE Mohamed Hamel,
#GECF
Secretary General also accorded warm congratulations to the Leadership and People of the Bolivarian Republic of
#Venezuela
on the occasion of the country's
#IndependenceDay2022
, being celebrated today.
Congratulations from the
#GECF
Secretary General and the Secretariat to the government and people of
#Mozambique
on the shipment of first-ever
#LNG
export. This momentous occasion ushers in a new era of prosperity for our newest member country 🇲🇿
The 7th GECF Summit in Algiers features a record historical representation with 10 Heads of State and Government from member, observer, and guest countries, 9 Ministers and 5 Heads of International peer organisations. This underscores GECF significance and influence in the global
With deep regret we submit sincere condolences to
#GECF
pillar MC
#EquatorialGuinea
and HE Minister
@GabrielObiang
on occasion of demise of Mr. Santiago Edu Elating, who was the country’s representative to the Gas Research Institute.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
The 24th Ministerial Meeting of the
#GECF
was held on 25 October 2022 in Cairo, the Arab Republic of
#Egypt
under the Presidency of HE Tarek El Molla, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt.
To access the Ministerial Statement ➡️🔗
#GECF
today held its Extraordinary
#MinisterialMeeting
a day before the 6th Summit of Heads of State and Government which is taking place tomorrow, on 22 February 2022 in
#Doha
,
#Qatar
#HappeningNow
The 5th round of consultations of the High Level Ad-Hoc Working Group for the 6th
#GECF
Summit preparations will convene today in
#Doha
,
#Qatar
to oversee the preparations for the biennial meeting at the level of Heads of State and Government
On the auspicious start of the Holy month of
#Ramadan
HE Eng. Mohamed Hamel,
#GECF
Secretary General and the Secretariat team wish you and your families the very best of good health, happiness and prosperity. May this Month be full of peace and grace.
On the festive occasion of the
#NationalDay
of the
#RussianFederation
, HE Eng. Mohamed Hamel,
#GECF
Secretary General and the Secretariat team extend sincere congratulations to the Leadership and the People of the Forum's Member Country.
#RussiaDay2022
🚨 It's here. The latest edition of the
#GECF
Annual Gas Market Report (
#AGMR
) is now available. The report provides a detailed analysis of
#naturalgasmarkets
, including recent developments and prospects for 2023-2024 ⬇️
💡Chapter 4 of
#GG02050
: Trade - Liquefaction capacity
More than 130 mtpa of liquefaction capacity is planned in
#MiddleEast
by 2050, with Qatari expansion plans dominating growth.
#QatarEnergy
working to increase its liquefaction capacity to 110 mtpa (2026) and 126 mtpa (2027).
Highlighting Excellence: 2nd GECF Awards Ceremony
On 1 March 2024, the Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the GECF, preceding the 7th GECF Summit, recognized and celebrated the recipients of the second edition of the GECF Awards.
The ‘GECF Foundation and Advancement Award’ was
💡 Chapter 3 of
#GG02050
: Supply Outlook - Middle East
#MiddleEast
will be the largest contributor to the global
#NaturalGas
production growth by 2050, accounting for more than one-third of the total.
#Africa
and
#NorthAmerica
will follow. ⬇️
GECF enters into the new 2023 year on a high note by welcoming the timely decision of its esteemed country
#UAE
to restore its status as a full-fledged Member of the Forum.
HE Hamel addressing the 13th IEA-IEF-OPEC Symposium on
#energy
outlooks in
#Riyadh
today commended the strength and value of the producer-consumer dialogue.
A
#GECF
delegation visited the Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world's largest
#LNG
export facility on the doorstep of the world's biggest
#naturalgas
field. HE Hamel commended its Member, the State of
#Qatar
, on the historical milestones and the ambitious future plans for RLIC.
HE Eng. Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of
#GECF
, and the Secretariat team offer the warmest congratulations and best wishes for peace and prosperity to the Government and people of the Bolivarian Republic of
#Venezuela
on the occasion of the
#NationalDay
.