News for Gas Field Leviathan gas rig operations haltedEnvironment 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 platformJudge rules that Noble Energy and Ministry of Environmental Protection were unable to disprove emission could harm public health. Israel approves gas exports to EgyptIsrael 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 EgyptPM 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 gasFinance Ministry announces Israel will make large profit on use of and exporting of natural gas.Texas firm launching development of Israel's massive gas fieldNoble Energy will begin developing Israel’s offshore Leviathan gas field. Israel, Greece and Cyprus agree to cooperate on wildfiresIsrael, Greece and Cyprus have agreed to fight wildfires together, as well as cooperating on natural gas production. Israel and Turkey to discuss gas pipelineIsrael and Turkey agree to begin discussions on building a gas pipeline to pump Israeli gas to Europe. Consortium sinks $265 million in Israeli gas wellConsortium led by Noble Energy invest in Tamar 8 well, part of larger Tamar field. Government approves re-drafted gas dealControversial deal finally passes in cabinet vote, expected to be implemented after Supreme Court's objections addressed.Israel close to sealing offshore gas dealAfter Supreme Court controversially vetoed the deal, government reaches compromise agreement with Noble Energy and Delek. Netanyahu: Natural gas ruling harms economyPrime 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 dealKnesset given one year to fix problematic aspects of the natural gas pipeline deal. Israel, Cyprus, Greece plan Europe gas pipelineCyprus and Greece emerging as key allies, as Israel looks towards potentially lucrative pipeline - Turkey, or no Turkey. Israeli companies find huge new gas fieldNew 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 IsraelCairo bans Egyptian companies from utilizing or discussing landmark deal to make Israel a 'natural gas superpower' in the Middle East. Israel-Turkey reconciliation draft sealedOfficial reveals raft of agreements to compensate for Marmara and sell natural gas reached in secret meeting in Switzerland. Netanyahu signs controversial natural gas dealPrime minister hails 'God-given' natural gas deposits, describes hard-fought deal as a 'victory over populism.' '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 IsraelIsrael's income from gas so far: $152 millionThis year was a record for government income from natural gas, mining, and oil production licenses, the Infrastructures Ministries said.Egyptian Gas Could Be Plus for Israel, Says ProfThe 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 Israel Protects its Natural GasElite 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 Gas Developer BombedWill Islamist radicals attempt to derail development of a huge gas field off Egypt's shores?'Super Giant' Gas Field Found in Egyptian WatersAn 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 DealDeal will increase the amount of natural gas produced by Tamar field, and enable quick development of other fields.Key Gas Monopoly Deal Goes Down to the WireKnesset plenum will vote Monday on allowing the government to approve deal with natural gas monopoly.Cabinet Passes Deal to Break Up Gas MonopolyEnergy minister says deal will stop monopoly on offshore gas, provide energy security to state and millions to its coffers. John Kerry Held $1 Million in Noble Energy SharesConflict of interest? US Secretary of State pushed Netanyahu to preserve natural gas monopoly - held by Noble and Delek. Kahlon Stays Out of Natural Gas ControversyCiting friendship with partner in Tamar gas field, Kahlon excludes himself from process despite having promised to break monopoly.PM: Israel Will Make the Most of Natural GasPM 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 Gas FindsIsrael'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 MoneyOperation Protective Edge's financial impact totally covered by mass profits from Israel's new natural gas deposits. Rouhani: The Pressure from Sanctions is OverIran 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 ContractAfter 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 DealFormer oil minister initially convicted for allegedly selling natural gas to Israel at below market price. Khamenei: Iran Shall Have its Sanctions RevengeOne 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 ColdDue to recent fierce storms in the Mediterranean, there is a severe shortage of gas for cooking and heating. Egypt 'Open' to Importing Gas from IsraelEgypt's oil minister says his country is open to importing gas from Israel amid an energy crisis in his country. '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 InvolvedThe 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 EgyptSeven-year gas contract to the tune of four billion dollars marks another sign of renewed cooperation between Cairo and Jerusalem. Jordanian MPs: Cancel Gas Agreement with IsraelSome 40 Jordanian parliamentarians demand the cancellation of an agreement to import gas from Israel.Israel, Jordan Sign $15 Billion Natural Gas DealNoble Energy to provide nearly 1.6 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, as energy dependence on Israel from Jordan heightens. PA: 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 FieldMP in Hamas government claims gas field found off Gaza coast, deputy prime minister not so sure. Eight Year Old is Fifth Victim in Akko ExplosionPolice are investigating if gas canister that is believed to have caused the explosion was set off deliberately. Israel May Purchase German Ships for Gas FieldsDefense 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 YearsA deal for the sale of natural gas from Israel to the Palestinian Authority was signed Sunday. PA Digging for Oil in Judea and SamariaThe Palestinian Authority says it will start digging for oil in Judea and Samaria, and sign contracts with British companies on coastal gas.Cyprus: Gas Reserves Lower but SubstantialGas reserves off Cyprus are nearly a third less than initially estimated but remain "substantial," says the country's energy minister.Analyst: Mideast Gas a Chance for U.S.The natural gas fields in the Mediterranean provide the United States with an opportunity to break with Turkey, according to Seth Cropsey.Court: Gas Export Program Can Continue - for NowThe High Court refused to issue an injunction preventing preparation for the export of Israeli natural gas Egypt’s Gas Pipeline Comes Under AttackOnce again, Jordan's natural gas supply has been interrupted by terrorism on the pipeline in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula. Jordanians Protest Israel Imports, Gas Talks Go OnJordanians called on the Amman government to ban imports from Israel, possibly not knowing talks are proceeding over import of natural gas. Israelis Protest Proposal to Export Natural GasIsraelis protest a government proposal to export 40 percent of the country’s newly discovered natural gas reserves. |
