Egypt Assumes Vice Presidency of International Gas Union
Nada Mustafa
Khaled Abu Bakr, Chairman of Egyptian Gas and Energy Society, announced that Egypt has officially assumed the position of Vice President of the International Gas Union (IGU), a historic milestone since the Union's establishment in 1931 in United Kingdom (UK).
According to the announcement, Egypt is set to assume the IGU presidency for the upcoming 2028–2031 term, making it the first African country to represent the continent in this prestigious role within the leading global body dedicated to the natural gas industry.
This development marks a significant diplomatic and industrial achievement for Egypt, reinforcing the country's growing influence in the global energy market and affirming its regional and international leadership in the natural gas sector.
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