Fostering cooperation
Establishing a Structured and Systematic Dialogue
Developing Policies and Strategies
Highlights from the East Mediterranean Gas Forum's participation in Athens — strategic dialogue, regional cooperation and the road ahead for Eastern Mediterranean energy.
Overview
8
Member Countries
3
Observers
39
GIAC Members
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
Cyprus
Egypt
France
Greece
Israel
Italy
Jordan
Palestine
United States Of America
World Bank Group
European Union
Latest EMGF Updates
From Dialogue to Action: EMGF Brings Regional Energy Leaders Together in Athens
Over the course of two days, 6-7 October 2026, the EMGF and HELLENiQ ENERGY hosted a high-level strategic conference in Athens, alongside convening the GIAC Executive Committee and Assembly meetings, to accelerate regional energy cooperation.
EMGF Convenes its 34th Executive Board Meeting in Athens
The EMGF was pleased to convene its 34th Executive Board meeting in person, bringing board members together in Athens for the first time in a while.
EMGF at Gastech 2026
Pleased to have our Secretary General, Osama Mobarez, participate in Gastech 2026, taking part in two high-level sessions and contributing regional insights alongside global leaders on strategic shifts and energy resilience.
10th EMGF Ministerial Meeting Declaration
Today, June 8, 2026, the Ministerial Meeting of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) was convened in Washington, D.C., United States of America, in an exceptional arrangement reflecting the continued commitment of the United States to fostering dialogue in support of East Me
9th EMGF Ministerial Meeting
Today the 9th EMGF Ministerial Meeting was held virtually, with the presence of our distinguished Member Countries and Observers. Commencing the meeting were opening remarks delivered by Eng. Alaa Hagar the President of the 2023 Executive Board from the Egyptian Ministry of Pe
8th EMGF Ministerial Meeting – December 7th, 2022
Today, December 7, 2022, the Eighth Ministerial Meeting of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF) took place in Cairo - The Arab Republic of Egypt - under the Presidency of H.E Natasa Pilides - Minister of Energy, Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Cyprus, as the President
4th EMGF Gas Industry Advisory Committee Meeting – December 8th, 2020
The 4th GIAC meeting was held virtually on 8th December 2020 discussing the subcommittees activities for 2021 as well as the GIAC roadmap and the consolidated subcommittees work plans.
3rd EMGF Gas Industry Advisory Committee Meeting – May 13th, 2020
On May 13th , 2020, the 3rd GIAC Meeting was held through video conference, as a result of COVID-19. The meeting discussed each GIAC subcommittee work plan and roadmap for 2020.
2nd EMGF Gas Industry Advisory Committee Meeting – January 14th, 2020 – Cairo – Egypt
The 2nd GIAC Meeting was held in Cairo on 14th January 2020 in which the rules and procedures were validated by the GIAC Members, which was then endorsed by the EMGF HLWG and subsequently by the Ministerial Meeting.
2nd RAAC physical meeting – October 6th, 2022
On the 6th October, ARERA – the Italian Regulatory Authority for Energy, Networks, and Environment – hosted in Rome the third meeting of the Regulatory Authority Advisory Committee (RAAC) in the framework of East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF).
1st RAAC physical meeting – July 4th, 2022
Today, the Presidents and representatives of National Regulatory Authorities from the member countries of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum, met in Athens for the 2nd Regulatory Authority Advisory Committee (RAAC) meeting. This was the first time that the Presidents and representa
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