Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)
Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) is an international intergovernmental organization that provides a platform for the exchange of experience and information among its Member Countries. Representing the world’s leading gas-exporting nations, the GECF aims to foster constructive dialogue between gas producers and consumers to enhance the stability and security of global gas supply and demand.
GECF has its leading voice in a global energy dialogue, positioning natural gas as a cornerstone of sustainable development. Bringing together the world's major gas exporting countries, GECF fosters cooperation and knowledge exchange to support stable and secure energy markets while promoting the sovereign rights of its Member Countries for their natural gas resources.
GECF’s membership brings together major gas exporters and includes both Member Countries and Observer Members. Collectively, the GECF Member Countries hold 70% of the world's proven natural gas reserves, account for 38% of marketed production, contribute 42% of global gas exports, and represent 47% of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
A core pillar of the organisation is its Long-Term Strategy (LTS), which serves as a comprehensive blueprint for action across member countries. The LTS sets out the GECF's vision and mission, recognises the role of natural gas in the global economy, and frames the challenges and opportunities arising from evolving market dynamics and growing demand.
Guided by its vision to position natural gas as a pivotal resource for inclusive and sustainable development, the GECF's mission is to shape the energy future as a global advocate for natural gas and as a platform for cooperation and dialogue. Its strategic goals include promoting the role of natural gas in sustainable development, encouraging modern technologies across the gas value chain, supporting fair valuation of natural gas, and strengthening the GECF's standing as a global platform for energy dialogue
Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)
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