Gas Fields

10 months after border deal:

Gas rig arrives on Lebanese coast

Transocean Barents offshore drilling platform to begin search for gas in Block 9, which was acquired last October in deal with Israel.

An Orwellian assertion about judicial reform in Israel

The guiding principle is simple: If the left does it, it’s ok. If the right does it, intervention is essential to protect democracy.Op-ed.

Haredi MK on Lebanon deal:

'This government has no help from Heaven, I don't trust Lapid'

'I don't trust PM Lapid's carelessness and the current government,' MK Moshe Gafni says when asked about maritime deal with Lebanon.

Lebanon agreement:

Shaked wanted to veto deal, Bennett refused

Alternate PM Bennett says bringing Lebanon agreement for Knesset vote will mean it isn't approved.

NSC Chief admits:

Israel to concede nearly 10km of territorial waters

According to Israeli law, this sort of concession would mean that the deal would have to be brought to a national referendum.

Report: Lapid ignored AG recommendation for Lebanon deal

PM Lapid rejects AG Baharav-Miara's recommendation to bring Lebanon deal for Knesset vote, MK Ben-Gvir promises to appeal to Supreme Court.

Defense Minister:

'Lebanon agreement is just and positive for both sides'

Defense Min. Gantz praises maritime agreement with Lebanon, says Israel 'wont compromise on a single millimeter critical to our security.'

Expert:

'Hezbollah now overrides Israel's democracy'

Prof. Eugene Kontorovich slams maritime agreement with Lebanon, says reason Israeli gov't claims agreement must be now is to avoid war.

Israel and Lebanon reach agreement settling maritime dispute

Prime Minister Lapid: 'This is an historic achievement that will strengthen Israel’s security.'

Lebanon and Israel:

'Final draft satisfies all our requirements'

Lebanese lead negotiator Elias Bou Saab said to Reuters that final draft of deal 'takes into consideration all of Lebanon's requirements.'

Israel to sell natural gas to EU

European Union seeks replacement for Russian fuel in wake of sanctions.

Turkish ships chase Israeli ship out of Cyprus' waters

Israeli research ship sailing with Cyprus geologist in Cyprus' waters is forced to leave the area. 'Turkey wants to show it's in charge.'

The Middle East gas deal is more than just a gas deal

Comeback time? ISIS captures major gas field in Syria

Jihadists make first expansion in Palmyra region since losing city in March, as they capture Shaer field they seized but lost in late 2014.

Israel's Gas Field to receive Iron Dome protection in 'Barak 8'

Following series of successful tests, Israeli offshore gas interests to receive advanced missile defense system to protect for all threats

We Need a Gas Deal NOW!

Government Facing Defeat in Gas Monopoly Vote

Yisrael Beytenu will oppose the deal with natural gas monopoly. Vote may be postponed to a later date.

Hamas Aims for Israeli Natural Gas Field

IDF denies claims rockets hit gas field 30 km from Gaza, as Hamas takes aim again at Israel's economic stability.

Lebanon Encroaches on Israel's Offshore Border

Lebanon is about to award offshore exploration licenses in areas that encroach on Israel's exclusive economic zone.

The Geopolitics of Israel's Offshore Gas Reserves

Israel Shopping for Warships to Protect Gas Fields

Israel is out shopping for new warships to protect the new Tamar gas field that has just come online to supply natural gas to the nation.

Tamar Gas Field Not Enough to Prevent Price Hike

Israelis will still have to pay more for electricity next month, though the huge Tamar gas field has come online.

US, Israel, Greece in Joint Naval Exercise

Israeli, Greek and US warships begin a two-week joint naval exercise dubbed Nobel Dina.

Israel Takes Giant Step Towards Energy Self-Sufficiency

Israel has launched an offshore platform for natural gas, a step towards energy self-sufficiency for the first time in history.

Navy Prepares to Defend Gas Rig

If Hizbullah carries out threats to attack Israeli rig, it will meet a well-prepared naval force.

Israel, PA Talking About Developing Gas Field Off Gaza

Israel has held talks with the PA over the development of a gas field off the coast of Gaza, says a report by the Israeli foreign ministry.

Massive Fields of Natural Gas Discovered in East Africa

Massive natural gas discoveries in East Africa are about to change the landscape and the continent's coastal economy.

Drilling Suspended at Leviathan 1 Gas Well

Drilling operations have been suspended on the Leviathan deep well, Noble Energy has reported.

Israeli-US Air, Naval Forces Train for Energy War

Israeli, Greek and U.S. militaries are in an exercise in preparation for a possible war over Israel’s huge off-shore gas discoveries.

Israel Seeking Foreign Partners in Gas Fields

Israel is looking for foreign partners to help in exploiting some 35 trillion cubic feet of natural gas sitting off its coast.

Another Gas Discovery for Delek, Noble Energy!

Noble Energy and the Delek Group announced on Sunday another significant discovery of a natural gas field off the coast of Haifa.

Iran Discovers New Natural Gas Field in Caspian Sea

Iran has discovered a vast new natural gas field in the depths of the Caspian Sea, its Petroleum Minister Rostam Qasemi announced Sunday.

Hizbullah Mulls Attacking Israeli Gas Interests

An analyst close to Hizbullah says the terror group will strike Israeli gas interests if Israel doesn't stop drilling in the Tamar field.

Beirut: Israel's Maritime Boundary 'Threatens Peace'

Beirut has filed a formal complaint challenging Israel's demarcation of maritime boundaries as threatening 'peace and security'

IAF Deploys Drones Over Northern Gas Fields

Following Iran's backing of the Hizbullah terror organization's claims to gas fields Israel is developing off its northern coast.