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 across the entire gas value chain and developing technology partnerships 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 importance of a holistic approach to #technology investment including legal, regulatory, licensing, fiscal and financing arrangements to facilitate life-cycle support including installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, spares and knowledge exchange that for a sustainable technology transfer.
On the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Energy 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.