EastMed Gas Forum

The EastMed Gas Forum (EMGF or EGF) is an international organization formed by Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, and Palestine. It has been nicknamed "the OPEC of Mediterranean gas". It was established as an international body on 16th January 2020. The headquarters of EastMed Gas Forum are located in Cairo, Egypt.[1]

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 16th January 2020, the EastMed Gas Forum became an international body. Subsequently, France and the United States asked to join the Forum, as a member and permanent observer respectively.[5]

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References
  2. "Congress Quietly Adopts Exxon Mobil-Backed Law Promoting New Gas Pipeline, Arms to Cyprus". The Intercept. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  3. "EastMed gas: Paving the way for a new geopolitical era?". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved July 2, 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.

See also
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