Member Corner
The 16th meeting of the Gas Research Institute (GRI) Scientific Committee was held on 2 July 2024 via videoconference. The meeting gathered representatives of Member Countries Algeria, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, Nigeria, Qatar, Russia, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela. The meeting was chaired by Ms Lamiaa Abo Shahba, Committee Member from Egypt.
In his welcoming remarks, HE Eng. Mohamed Hamel, Secretary General of the GECF, underlined the crucial importance of expanding scientific and technological cooperation among the Member Countries, referring to the Algiers Declaration adopted at the 7th GECF Summit, in which the Heads of State and Government of the Member Countries expressed “their determination to promote innovative technologies for natural gas and connected industries, through the Gas Research Institute”. Furthermore, he updated the GRI SC members on the progress achieved in the operationalization of the GRI. Moreover, he conveyed his gratitude to Ms. Lamiaa Abo Shabha for her capable leadership during her tenure as Chairperson of the GRI SC over the last two and half years.
During the meeting, Mr. Timmy Baksh, Committee Member from Trinidad and Tobago, was unanimously elected as Chairperson of the GRI SC for the period of July 2024 to December 2025. Simultaneously, Ms. Yanine Gonzalez, Committee Member from Venezuela, was elected as Alternate Chairperson for the same period.
The GRI SC members discussed the implementation of the Program of Work for 2024 for GRI, with a focus on the launch of the three selected GRI projects, which encompasses the organization of workshops and trainings, preparation of studies and other deliverables. Moreover, the GRI SC members considered the proposed Program of Work 2025 for GRI.
The meeting concluded with the GECF Secretariat expressing its appreciation to all Member Countries for their support to the GRI and their commitment to expand scientific and technological cooperation.