48th Executive Board Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum
Doha, Qatar, 10 July 2024 – The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) convened its 48th Executive Board Meeting today, bringing together representatives from 20 member countries to discuss key strategic initiatives and review the progress of ongoing projects.
The meeting, held at the GECF headquarters in Doha, was chaired by Sheikh Dr. Mishal bin Jabor Al-Thani, Chairperson of the Executive Board for the year 2024, and attended by high-level officials and representatives from member countries. The agenda focused on several critical topics, including the advancement of the GECF's long-term strategy, assessment of the global gas market outlook, and updates on various research and development projects.
HE Secretary General Eng. Mohamed Hamel expressed his satisfaction with the outcomes of the meeting, stating, "The 48th Executive Board Meeting has been highly productive, with robust discussions and important decisions made that will shape the future of our organization.”
The meeting also included in-depth discussions on the global gas market dynamics, the role of natural gas in the energy transition, and the GECF's continued efforts to promote cooperation and dialogue among member countries as major natural gas producers and natural gas consuming countries and international peer organizations.
The Executive Board reaffirmed its dedication to fostering the development and utilization of natural gas as a clean and sustainable energy source, aligned with the GECF's mission to support energy security and environmental sustainability.
The next Executive Board Meeting is scheduled to be held on 16-17 September 2024, where further updates and progress on the discussed initiatives will be reviewed.