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.

GECF’s SG Appreciates Paknejad

SHANA (Tehran) - In a letter to the Iranian Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad, the Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Mohamed Hamel thanked the minister for taking the necessary steps for holding the 26 ministerial meeting of the GECF in Tehran.

On the eve of GECF meeting in Tehran

Minister of Petroleum Meets GECF Secretary General

SHANA (Tehran) – Given its geopolitical position, Iran can be a suitable gateway and crossroad for energy trade and transit in the region.

GECF Secretary General Offers Condolences on Tragic Loss of Raisi

SHANA (Tehran) - Following the incident of a chopper crash on May 19, that led to tragic loss of Iranian president, Ayatollah Ibrahim Raisi and his companions; General Secretary of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Mohamad Hamel, sent a message to the Iranian Minister of Petroleum, Javad Owji, expressing heartfelt condolences on the sad incident.

Petroleum Minister Meets with GECF Sec. Gen.

SHANA (Tehran) -- Iranian Minister of Petroleum Javad Owji held talks with the Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Mohammed Hamel on Thursday and discussed latest development in global gas market.

GECF Invites Iranian Gas Industry To Hold Workshop On Indigenous Production

SHANA (Tehran) - Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Mohamed Hamel invited the experts of the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) to hold a specialized training workshop on the indigenous production as the company is experienced in the field.

Iran Oil Industry Has Progressed Technologically Despite Sanctions: GECF Sec. Gen.

SHANA (Tehran) -- Iran’s oil industry has made advancements in technology despite sanctions, said the secretary general of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) here on Wednesday.

GECF officially launches new edition of Global Gas Outlook

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.

Algiers Declaration

We, the heads of state and government of member countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), upon the invitation of His Excellency Mr Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, gathered in the historic city of Algiers on the 2nd day of March 2024 for the 7th GECF Summit, in the spirit of solidarity and cooperation,

7th GECF Summit concludes with Algiers Declaration: Natural Gas for a Secure and Sustainable Future

The 7th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Member Countries of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) convened in the historic city of Algiers, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, on 2 March 2024.

Iran’s RIPI head: Fostering collaboration network to benefit GECF member states

SHANA (Algiers) – Iran’s Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) head said on Friday fostering a network of collaboration will bring benefits to all member states of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

Iran ready to become region’s energy hub, welcomes foreign investment, says Raeisi at GECF Summit

SHANA (Algiers) – Iran is ready to turn into an energy hub in the region and become a safe route for distribution and transit of gas between producers and consumer markets, President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said in the Algerian capital Algiers on Saturday.

Raeisi arrives in Algiers to attend 7th GECF Summit

SHANA (Algiers) – Iran’s President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in the Algerian capital Algiers on Saturday to attend the 7th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit of Heads of State and Government.

Global gas industry development demands energy trade depoliticization, says Owji at GECF Summit

SHANA (Algiers) – Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji said on Friday development of the gas industry and materialization of supply and demand security in the world demand establishment of global peace and depoliticization of trade energy.

Iran to host 26th GECF Ministerial Meeting in 2024

SHANA (Algiers) – Iran will host the 26th Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) this year.

7th GECF Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting kicks off in Algiers with Owji in attendance

SHANA (Algiers) – The Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the 7th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit of Heads of State and Government commenced with Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji in attendance in Algiers, the capital of Algeria, on Friday.

Owji leaves for Algiers ahead of Raeisi trip to attend GECF Ministerial Meeting

SHANA (Tehran) – Iran’s Oil Minister Javad Owji departed for Algiers on Thursday before the president’s trip to the capital of Algeria, the venue of the 7th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit of Heads of State and Government.