Abstract

In the presented article the author analyzes the activity of the new organization in the international arena – Gas Exporting CountriesForum. Today association of gas strives focus its activities on the optimization of international cooperation in sphere of production and consumption. Besides, member countries of the Forum note the importance of ensuring international energy security is reflected in the major purposes of the organization. Gas Exporting Countries Forum is often called the “gas OPEC». However, a significant difference in the principles of the oil and gas market, cannot say that the GECF could become soon on the “gas cartel». In the article analyzes not only main objectives and provisions of work association, butalso the key problems. In particular, it is a conflict between member states. Different political and economic interests of the participants cannot effectively work within the organization. Also has a significant influence position of the EU and the US, who believe that the a forum directed at monopolizing global gas market.