Member Corner
Moscow, Russia | 29 October 2026 – H.E. Dr Philip Mshelbila, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), participated in the Russia–Africa Energy Dialogue, organised by Gazprom in Moscow, Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the Third Russia–Africa Summit.
The high-level dialogue brought together senior officials and energy industry representatives, including H.E. Roman Marshavin, Deputy Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation, and Mr NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), to explore opportunities for strengthening Russia–Africa energy cooperation, with particular emphasis on technological solutions and partnerships in the natural gas sector.
During the discussion, H.E. Dr Mshelbila emphasised the importance of strengthening collaboration in the upstream sector and developing the necessary gas infrastructure to unlock Africa’s vast natural gas potential, expand access to affordable and reliable energy and support the continent’s industrialisation and economic development.
The Secretary General also highlighted the important role of Gazprom in advancing gas turbine technologies and gas-to-power solutions, underscoring the opportunities for technological cooperation and knowledge exchange to support the development of Africa’s natural gas resources and associated infrastructure.
On the sidelines of the dialogue, H.E. Dr Mshelbila held a bilateral meeting with Mr Vitaly Markelov, Deputy Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee, providing an opportunity to exchange views on strengthening cooperation and exploring areas of mutual interest in advancing the natural gas industry.