Fostering cooperation

between Forum Member Countries to manage sustainable efficient and environmentally conscious use of natural gas resources

Developing Policies and Strategies

for cooperation to enable adequate planning thus building a clear future vision for the region

Establishing a Structured and Systematic Dialogue

to unlock the full gas resource potential of the region leading prospectively to the development of a regional gas market

EGYPS to take place from 14 - 16 February 2022

Objectives

Setting common strategies based on shared
vision

Formation of a competitive regional
gas market

Security of
supply
and demand

Coordinating efforts to optimize resource development

Member Countries

Observers

Latest EMGF Updates

Energy connect interview with Secretary General H.E. Osama Mobarez

Energy Connect conducted an interview with EMGF SG H.E. Osama Mobarez on 29th of November 2021 to talk about the latest updates and the ongoing projects and activities of the EMGF.

6^th EMGF Ministerial Meeting: November 25th, 2021

Today, November 25, 2021, the Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) convened in Cairo – The Arab Republic of Egypt – under the Presidency of His Excellency Tarek El Molla, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Arab Republic of Egypt, as the current President of the EMGF Ministerial Meeting

Assessment of Undiscovered Conventional Oil & Gas Resources in the Eastern Mediterranean Area, 2020

EMGF held virtual webinar on the 12th of October 2021 in collaboration with the US Geological Survey to shed light on the findings of their report titled “Assessment of Undiscovered Conventional Oil and Gas Resources in the Eastern Mediterranean Area, 2020” issued last July.

Latest News

Osama Mobarez chosen as secretary general of East Mediterranean Gas forum

CAIRO – 25 November 2021: Osama Mobarez was unanimously chosen as secretary general of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), said Petroleum Minister Tarek el Molla on Thursday.

Cyprus to assume gas forum
presidency

The Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry Natasa Pilides will assume the presidency of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum on January 1, 2022, taking over from Tarek El Molla, the Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Egypt. The East Mediterranean Gas Forum …

Egypt, Greece sign MOU to foster natural gas cooperation

Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Tarek El-Molla signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding with Greek Minister for the Environment and Energy Konstantinos Skrekas to foster bilateral cooperation in the natural gas field.

Press releases

6^th EMGF Ministerial Meeting – November 25th, 2021

Today, November 25, 2021, the Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) convened in Cairo

EMGF Statute Signing – September 22nd, 2020

The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources hosted today, the 22^nd of September, 2020, the signing ceremony of the statute of EMGF, establishing it as a regional intergovernmental organization, based in Cairo.

5^th EMGF Ministerial Meeting - July 6^th, 2021

Today, July 6, 2021, the Fifth Ministerial Meeting of the EMGF convened in Cairo – The Arab Republic of Egypt – under the Presidency of His Excellency Tarek El Molla, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Arab Republic of Egypt, as the current President of the EMGF Ministerial Meeting.

Fostering cooperation

Developing Policies and Strategies

Establishing a Structured and Systematic Dialogue

EGYPS to take place from 14 - 16 February 2022

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