EmpowerMed Women: A New Initiative to Champion Gender Equality in the Energy Sector Launched at COP29

Today at COP29, an exciting and impactful initiative was launched to promote gender equality and empower women in the energy sector across the Eastern Mediterranean region. The EmpowerMed Women network was unveiled in a special session attended by key industry leaders and officials, including H.E. Alexandra Sodoku and SG Osama Mobarez, who both emphasized the importance of women's participation in driving the future of energy.

11/15/2024

Shaping a Low-Carbon Future: EMGF and Greece Lead Key Discussion on Reinventing the Gas Industry at COP29

Today, the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), in collaboration with the Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy, hosted an insightful and forward-looking session at the Greek Pavilion during COP29, titled “Gas Industry Reinvention: Adapting to the Energy Transition.”

11/15/2024

EMGF participates in Adipec 2024

Today, SG Osama Mobarez participated in Adipec 2024 as a speaker in a panel titled “Shaping the energy future: partnerships, policy and collaboration” alongside H.E.  Joseph McMonigle, Secretary General, International Energy Forum and Erik Holmgren, U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Energy Resource.

11/06/2024

EMGF SG Participates in MOC 2024

Today, The EMGF participated in the Mediterranean Offshore Conference (MOC) in Alexandria, organized by MOPMR - Egypt . Our Secretary General Osama Mobarez spoke in the Ministerial panel titled "Fostering Alliances and Partnerships Along the Path Towards Monetizing the East Mediterranean Gas," alongside H.E. Minister Karim Badawi, H.E. Minister George Papanastasiou, H.E. Aristotelis Aivaliotis, and H.E. Dr. Houda BEN JANNET ALLAL.

10/20/2024

EMGF-IGU insightful session in Cairo

Today the EMGF co-organized with International Gas Union an insightful panel discussion at the IGU 2024 Council Workshop. The session, titled “Gas Dynamics in the Evolving Energy Transition Landscape” and took place in Cairo.

10/17/2024

SG Mobarez held two successful meetings in Paris

SG Mobarez held two successful meetings in Paris, the first meeting was with Mr. Ludovic Pouille - Director of the Economic Diplomacy Directorate – French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs and the newly appointed French Executive Board member in the EMGF.

10/09/2024

First EMGF-OMEC Joint Event in Paris

Today, the East Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), in partnership with the Organisation Méditerranéenne de l'Energie et du Climate (OMEC) and the UFM Gas Platform, hosted a technical day in Paris centered on "Maritime Decarbonization Scenarios in the Mediterranean." This event convened key technical stakeholders to discuss effective strategies that address the specific challenges and opportunities within our maritime sector.

10/08/2024

EMGF Promoting Global Energy Collaboration at Gastech 2024

EMGF Secretary General Osama Mobarez had a series of highly productive engagements at Gastech. He participated in a Global Leadership Panel focused on "Driving Purposeful Industry Progress on Methane Reduction," industry leaders gathered to discuss critical challenges and opportunities in addressing methane emissions.

09/18/2024

On the Sideline of Gastech: Key Meetings and Insights

During the recent Gastech conference, SG Osama Mobarez engaged in fruitful discussions with Assistant Secretary Geoffrey Pyatt and Assistant Secretary Brad Crabtree. The meetings offered valuable insights into the ongoing activities of the Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum (EMGF), particularly regarding our current studies and upcoming engagements for COP29 in Azerbaijan.

09/18/2024

EMGF GIAC Reviews Gas Study and Elects New Vice Chair

The EMGF Gas Industry Advisory Committee (GIAC) convened in a virtual meeting. The primary agenda was to engage in a detailed discussion about the key findings of an extensive study, titled "Developing a Regional Gas Monetization Plan"

09/11/2024