EastMed Gas Forum

The EastMed Gas Organization (EMGF or EGF) is an international organization formed by Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, and Palestine. It was established as an international body on 16 January 2020. The headquarters of EastMed Gas organization are located in Cairo, Egypt.[1]

Current members:

Future members:

Permanent Observer:

History

Originally, the bloc was an informal forum of Egypt, Cyprus, Israel, and Greece. Major companies, such as Total S.A., Eni and Novatek and Exxon, have signed exploration and production agreements concerning gas with those governments.[2][3] Representatives of Palestine and Jordan have attended the meetings of the East Mediterranean Gas Forum.[4] On 16 January 2020, the EastMed Gas Forum became an international body. Subsequently, France asked to join the Forum as a member while the European Union and UAE wish to join as permanent observers.[5][6]

References
  1. Anselmo, Fabrizio (27 January 2020). "Verso un'OPEC del gas mediterraneo?" (in Italian). Istituto per gli Studi di Politica Internazionale. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  2. "Congress Quietly Adopts Exxon Mobil-Backed Law Promoting New Gas Pipeline, Arms to Cyprus". The Intercept. Retrieved 20 February 2020.
  3. "EastMed gas: Paving the way for a new geopolitical era?". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  4. Benny, John (12 November 2019). "A new energy hub emerges among unlikely partners in the Mediterranean". Al Arabiya English. Retrieved 12 November 2019.
  5. "France asks to join Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum". Reuters. 16 January 2020.
  6. "UAE joins East Mediterranean Gas Forum | Kathimerini". www.ekathimerini.com. Retrieved 17 December 2020.

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