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GECF: Gas Exporters Countries Forum
January 7, 2009 | Oil and Gas Journal

The Gas Exporters Countries Forum is an organization of natural gas exporting countries thought to represent about 2/3 of the world’s natural gas reserves. They have selected Doha, Qatar as their headquarters and will meet there to promote their mutual interest.


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