Structure of Gas-Exporting Countries Forum

Abstract

The main focus of the studies, which have been conducted mainly by experts from gas-consuming countries, is to evaluate and measure the impact of this forum on the price of natural gas in the main consumer markets. Unfortunately, the issue of homogeneity or heterogeneity of members and the role that this issue can play in the success of the policies and goals of this organization has received less attention. In this chapter, the authors first show the heterogeneity of members and then, with the help of appropriate indicators, rank member countries in influencing policies and achieving the goals of the assembly in the short, medium, and long term. Based on the presented indicators, it can be concluded that Russia, Qatar, and Algeria are the countries that play the most important role in influencing the policies of the assembly in the short and medium-term, while Russia, Qatar, and Iran, respectively, are three influential members in the long-term policies of the assembly.