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.

Nigeria’s Philip Mshelbila elected as new secretary general of GECF

SHANA (Doha) – On October 23, 2025, during the 27th Ministerial Meeting held in Doha, Qatar, members of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) elected Philip Mshelbila as their fifth Secretary General.

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).

Four secretaries-general, Four paths: The evolution of the GECF

SHANA (Tehran) – A review of the tenures of the four secretaries-general of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) shows the organization has undergone a significant structural and conceptual evolution over the past decade. These leaders from Russia, Iran and Algeria, each with a distinct approach, have shaped the organization's structure, solidified its international standing and charted a course for the global gas industry.

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.

GECF issues strong condemnation of Zionist regime aggression on Iran

SHANA (Tehran) — The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) has condemned recent attacks on Iran, calling them a violation of international law and a threat to global energy security.

GECF Secretary General extends condolences after tragic incident at Shahid Rajaee Port

SHANA (Tehran) — The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) expressed deep sorrow over the deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas of Hormuzgan Province offering condolences to Iran’s government and people.

GECF Secretary General:

Natural gas is not just a bridge to future

SHANA (Tehran) – The GECF launched the new edition of its Global Gas Outlook (GGO) report on Monday where Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General in his remarks said natural gas is not just a bridge to the future.

GECF Launches new edition of its Global Gas Outlook report

SHANA (Tehran) – The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) officially launched the latest edition of its annual flagship publication, the Global Gas Outlook (GGO), today at the GECF Secretariat via video conference.

Iran appoints new representative to OPEC Board, IEF

SHANA (Tehran) – The Iranian minister of oil appointed Ali-Mohammad Mousavi as the new representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the OPEC Board of Governors, the Executive Board of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), and the International Energy Forum (IEF).

GECF’s role in boosting natural gas in global market

SHANA (Tehran) – The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) plays a crucial role in enhancing international relations between producers and consumers, fostering constructive cooperation, and increasing the prominence of natural gas in the global energy market, according to the president of the 26th GECF Ministerial Meeting. 

Paknejad: Iran’s annual natural gas production stands at 275bcm

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad opened the 26th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Ministerial Meeting in Tehran, emphasizing the importance of cooperation in the global energy sector, adding that the country’s annual natural gas production stands at 275 billion cubic meters.

GECF Secretary-General:

Ensuring gas supply security requires adequate investment

SHANA (Tehran) - The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Mohamed Hamel, said that supply and demand security are two sides of the same coin, noting that ensuring supply security relies on timely and sufficient investment.

GECF Secretary-General arrives in Tehran

SHANA (Tehran) - Mohammad Hamel, the secretary-general of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), arrived in Tehran early Wednesday to attend the 26th Ministerial Meeting of the GECF.