Doha (Qatar)– Energy and Mining Minister Chakib Khelil on Wednesday in Doha has been named, by his counterparts in the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), the Organization's chairman from 1st January 2010. The Forum, currently holding its 9th session, has also confirmed the holding next 19th April in Oran of its 10th session on the sidelines of the 16th World Liquefied Natural Gas Conference (LNG 16). Furthermore, GECF member countries have adopted the budget for 2010 estimated at 6 million dollars. They also put forward the importance of the study presented by Chakib Khelil on the current state of the gas market, said his adviser, Ali Hached.
