Statement of the 27th GECF Ministerial Meeting

SHANA (Doha) – In the spirit of solidarity and cooperation, the Ministers of the Member Countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), convened on October 23, 2025 in Doha, State of Qatar, for the 27th GECF Ministerial Meeting, at the gracious invitation of His Excellency Eng. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Minister of State for Energy Affairs of the State of Qatar, and under the Presidency of His Excellency Dr Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek, Minister of Oil and Gas of the State of Libya, President of the 27th GECF Ministerial Meeting for the year 2025.

Iran elected to head GECF Executive Board, pushes for forum upgrade

SHANA (Doha) – Iran’s oil minister announced that the country has been elected chair of the Executive Board of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) and that Tehran’s proposal to upgrade the forum into the “Organization of Gas Exporting Countries” was well received by member states.

Highlighting stronger GECF unity,

Paknejad calls for 'transformation into 'Organization of Gas Exporting Countries'

SHANA (Tehran) – Minister of Oil Mohsen Paknejad called on member states of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) to stand united against aggression, resist sanctions, and strengthen cooperation to secure the global role of natural gas in the decades ahead.

Qatar says natural gas driving the global energy transition

SHANA (Doha) – Qatar’s Minister of Energy said natural gas has emerged as one of the main energy options in the global transition, as countries around the world seek cleaner energy sources. He emphasized that the role of gas in meeting energy demand and reducing emissions has become increasingly significant.

GECF president:

Fair energy transition requires producers-consumers cooperation

SHANA (Doha) – Khalifa Rajab Abdulsadek, Libya’s minister of oil and gas and president of the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), said Thursday that expanding cooperation between gas producers and consumers is essential to achieving a fair and sustainable energy transition.

GECF secretary-general: Golden age of natural gas is ahead

SHANA (Doha) – The Secretary-General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) said global gas consumption reached a record high in 2024 and is expected to grow by about 6% this year, marking the beginning of the “golden age of natural gas.”

27th GECF Ministerial Meeting opens in Doha

SHANA (Doha) – The 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) opened Thursday in Doha, the capital of Qatar, with the participation of ministers and senior officials from member states.

Iran’s initiatives to boost GECF’s global influence

SHANA (Doha) – Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad described the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) as a crucial event, emphasizing that as the forum’s founder, Iran will present new initiatives designed to safeguard the collective interests of member countries in the long term.

Paknejad:

Energy’s future depends on a new generation of skilled professionals

SHANA (Doha) — Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said the evolving landscape of the global oil and gas industry calls for training a new generation of skilled professionals familiar with international frameworks and technological developments.

Tehran, Algiers seek synergy in energy ties

SHANA (Doha) – On the eve of the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Doha, Iran’s Oil Minister met with Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mines to discuss expanding cooperation between Tehran and Algiers in the energy sector.

Iran, Libya oil ministers discuss energy cooperation

SHANA (Doha) – Iran’s oil minister met with his Libyan counterpart to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in various energy sectors and leveraging shared capacities.

Tehran, Abuja strengthen energy cooperation

SHANA (Doha) – On the eve of the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Doha, Qatar, Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad met with Nigerian Minister of Gas Resources Ekperikpe Ekpo to discuss expanding energy cooperation between Tehran and Abuja.

Oil minister leaves Tehran for Doha to attend GECF meeting

SHANA (Tehran) - Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad, departed Tehran for Doha on Tuesday evening, heading to Qatar to attend the 27th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

Iran proposes measures to strengthen global standing of GECF

SHANA (Tehran) – The director general of OPEC, Assemblies, and International Organizations Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum said the Iranian oil minister will present a proposal to strengthen the international position of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) during its 27th Ministerial Meeting.

GECF: From an Iranian idea to a global energy force

SHANA (Tehran) – The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), an institution with more than two decades of activity that holds over 70 percent of the world’s proven natural gas reserves, was born from an Iranian initiative. The forum is now preparing to elect its new secretary-general during its 27th ministerial meeting in Doha, Qatar.