Member Corner
Moscow, Russia | 28 October 2026
The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), H.E. Dr Philip Mshelbila, participated in a high-level panel discussion titled “The Russia–Africa Energy Dialogue: Russian Technological Solutions for the Continent”, held on the sidelines of the 8th GECF Summit in Moscow, Russia. The discussion brought together government ministers and senior officials to explore opportunities for strengthening Russia–Africa energy cooperation.
During the discussion, H.E. Dr Mshelbila underscored the importance of technological innovation across the natural gas value chain in enhancing efficiency, supporting sector development and unlocking the continent’s gas potential. He highlighted the role of the GECF Gas Research Institute (GRI), based in Algiers, in advancing technical knowledge and research in the natural gas sector.
The Secretary General also commended Gazprom for its comprehensive technological capabilities across the gas value chain, noting the potential to extend these solutions to African countries seeking to develop their natural gas resources and strengthen their energy industries.