Gas Field

Government discussing gas field off the shores of Gaza

Government holding discussions on development of gas reservoir called "Marine", located about 30 kilometers from the shores of Gaza.

Israeli government’s weakness and fear embolden its enemies

Israel’s surrender to Hezbollah over the Karish gas field and its weak response to Palestinian terror are making it look like a loser.Op-ed.

Despite Hezbollah threats:

Extraction operations to begin in Karish gas field

Despite tensions with Lebanon, Israel has given the green light for drilling company Energean to begin operating its rig.

Impact of the Russian gas crisis on Europe’s future

Talk of an energy crisis in Europe is no longer just speculation, but reality. Russia refuses payment in euros. Op-ed.

Energy Minister to meet Egyptian President

Energy Minister Karine Elharrar to discuss the sale of Israeli gas to Europe with President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi.

Israel's new Karish natural gas rig: A strategic asset at sea

Natural gas rig intended to be a strategic asset that will play vital role in new green economy.

Israel mulling gas quotas to countries boycotting Russia

The EU has asked Israel to look into the possibility of transferring natural gas to Europe via Egypt.

Chevron shuts down Tamar gas platform in wake of unrest

Tamar is for now shutting down but Leviathan, which is further from Gaza, will continue to provide natural gas to the Israeli market.

Jordanians protest against gas agreement with Israel

Hundreds of Jordanians call on government to cancel agreement in which Israel began pumping natural gas to the kingdom.

In an energy milestone, Israel begins gas exports through Egypt

Israel begins pumping natural gas to Egypt as part of $15 billion deal to export to Europe via Egyptian natural gas plants.

Leviathan gas rig operations halted

Environment Ministry says Noble Energy did not meet conditions and will not be able to carry out test operation of Leviathan.

Court halts operations of Leviathan platform

Judge rules that Noble Energy and Ministry of Environmental Protection were unable to disprove emission could harm public health.

Israel approves gas exports to Egypt

Israel to export gas to Egypt, after Energy Minister signs off on deal to sell natural gas from offshore reserves.

Israel announces 'historic' gas contract with Egypt

PM Netanyahu announces contract for sales of billions of dollars' worth of Israeli natural gas to Egypt.

Lebanon blasts Israeli wall as 'threat to regional stability'

Lebanese leaders look to block Israel from building concrete barrier along the border; claim Israeli gas field is in Lebanese territory.

Israel to get $4.7 billion in royalties from natural gas

Finance Ministry announces Israel will make large profit on use of and exporting of natural gas.

Texas firm launching development of Israel's massive gas field

Noble Energy will begin developing Israel’s offshore Leviathan gas field.

Israel, Greece and Cyprus agree to cooperate on wildfires

Israel, Greece and Cyprus have agreed to fight wildfires together, as well as cooperating on natural gas production.

Israel and Turkey to discuss gas pipeline

Israel and Turkey agree to begin discussions on building a gas pipeline to pump Israeli gas to Europe.

Israel-US consortium sinks $265 million in new gas well

Consortium led by Noble Energy invest in Tamar 8 well, part of larger Tamar field.

Government approves re-drafted gas deal

Controversial deal finally passes in cabinet vote, expected to be implemented after Supreme Court's objections addressed.

Israel close to sealing offshore gas deal after compromise

After Supreme Court controversially vetoed the deal, government reaches compromise agreement with Noble Energy and Delek.

Netanyahu: Natural gas ruling harms Israeli economy

Prime Minister says following Supreme Court ruling that Israel is viewed as a country with which it is difficult to do business.

Supreme Court strikes down gas deal

Knesset given one year to fix problematic aspects of the natural gas pipeline deal.

Israel, Cyprus and Greece forge ahead with Europe gas pipeline

Cyprus and Greece emerging as key allies, as Israel looks towards potentially lucrative pipeline - Turkey, or no Turkey.

Israeli companies find huge new natural gas field

New gas field found in the drilling license region by the name of Daniel East and Daniel West. Field is as big as Tamar Field.

Egypt rejects $257M natural gas deal with Israel

Cairo bans Egyptian companies from utilizing or discussing landmark deal to make Israel a 'natural gas superpower' in the Middle East.

Rapprochement imminent?

Israel-Turkey reconciliation 'understandings' reached

Official reveals raft of agreements to compensate for Marmara and sell natural gas reached in secret meeting in Switzerland.

Netanyahu signs controversial natural gas deal

Prime minister hails 'God-given' natural gas deposits, describes hard-fought deal as a 'victory over populism.'

Steinitz: Erdogan wants normalization thanks to gas deal

Energy Minister says surprising call by Turkish president reveals desire by several regional states to buy natural gas from Israel

Israel's income from gas so far this year: $152 million

This year was a record for government income from natural gas, mining, and oil production licenses, the Infrastructures Ministries said.

Egyptian Gas Could Be Big Plus for Israel, Says Professor

The discovery of a large gas field in Egyptian waters does not mean “the end of the Israeli gas industry,” says Professor Idit Avrahami.

Watch: How Israeli Special Forces Protect Vital Natural Gas Rigs

Elite naval forces, unmanned vessels and drones; Israel's natural gas assets face many threats, but the IDF is more than up to the task.

Tripoli Offices of Egyptian Natural Gas Developer Bombed

Will Islamist radicals attempt to derail development of a huge gas field off Egypt's shores?

'Super Giant' Gas Field Found in Egyptian Waters, Firm Says

An Italian exploration firm searching for gas and oil off Egypt's shores announced Sunday that it had found a huge natural gas deposit.

How Did the Controversial Gas Deal Save Israel?

Prof. Sheshinki of Hebrew University explains how long debated new deal breaks monopoly, rescues Israeli natural gas market.

Gov't Approves Controversial Natural Gas Deal

Deal will increase the amount of natural gas produced by Tamar field, and enable quick development of other fields.

Will Israel Approve Natural Gas Monopoly?

Knesset plenum will vote Monday on allowing the government to approve deal with natural gas monopoly.

Cabinet Unanimously Passes Deal to Break Up Gas Monopoly

Energy minister says deal will stop monopoly on offshore gas, provide energy security to state and millions to its coffers.

John Kerry Held Up To $1 Million in Noble Energy Shares

Conflict of interest? US Secretary of State pushed Netanyahu to preserve natural gas monopoly - held by Noble and Delek.

Kahlon Stays Out of Controversial Natural Gas Decision

Citing friendship with partner in Tamar gas field, Kahlon excludes himself from process despite having promised to break monopoly.

Netanyahu: Israel Will Make the Most of Natural Gas Deposits

PM responds to allegations of natural gas 'cartel,' resignation of antitrust authority chief; 'We won't repeat the mistakes of others.'

Trade Deficit Sinks - First Benefit of Israel's Gas Finds

Israel's trade deficit was down 70% in the first quarter of 2015, compared to the last quarter of 2015.

Israel's Gaza War Losses Made Up by Gas Money

Operation Protective Edge's financial impact totally covered by mass profits from Israel's new natural gas deposits.

Rouhani: The Pressure from Sanctions is Over

Iran begins producing more natural gas from field shared with Qatar, which President Rouhani says is proof Western sanctions didn't work.

Palestinian Company Cancels Leviathan Gas Contract

After delays by Antitrust Authority, Palestine Power Generation Co cuts $1.2-billion supply deal from largest gas deposit find in a decade.

Egypt Acquits Ex-Minister over Israel Gas Deal

Former oil minister initially convicted for allegedly selling natural gas to Israel at below market price.

Khamenei: Iran Shall Have its Sanctions Revenge

One day, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said, the tables will be turned - and Iran will be imposing sanctions.

Gas Shortage Keeping Homes, Food Cold

Due to recent fierce storms in the Mediterranean, there is a severe shortage of gas for cooking and heating.

Egyptian Minister: We're 'Open' to Importing Gas from Israel

Egypt's oil minister says his country is open to importing gas from Israel amid an energy crisis in his country.

Jordanian MP: Buying Gas from Israel Like Dealing with Satan

A Jordanian parliamentarian declares she would rather set herself on fire than have her country buy gas from Israel.

Turkish Cyprus FM to Israel: Don't Get Involved

The Foreign Minister of 'Turkish Cyprus' called on Israel not to support development of gas projects with the 'real' Cyprus.

Confirmed: Israel to Supply Gas to Egypt in $4 Billion Deal

Seven-year gas contract to the tune of four billion dollars marks another sign of renewed cooperation between Cairo and Jerusalem.

Jordanian Parliamentarians: Cancel Gas Agreement with Israel

Some 40 Jordanian parliamentarians demand the cancellation of an agreement to import gas from Israel.

Israel, Jordan Sign $15 Billion Natural Gas Deal

Noble Energy to provide nearly 1.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, as energy dependence on Israel from Jordan heightens.

PA: Judea and Samaria's Natural Resources Belong to 'Palestine'

PA minister says any natural resources in Judea and Samaria belong to "the State of Palestine".

Hamas Thinks It Found Offshore Gas Field

MP in Hamas government claims gas field found off Gaza coast, deputy prime minister not so sure.

Eight Year Old is Fifth Victim in Akko Explosion

Police are investigating if gas canister that is believed to have caused the explosion was set off deliberately.

Israel May Purchase German Ships to Protect Natural Gas Fields

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon and German counterpart discussed possible purchase of surface ships to defend natural gas fields.

Israel to Supply PA With Gas for Next 20 Years

A deal for the sale of natural gas from Israel to the Palestinian Authority was signed Sunday.