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Edison Plans Final Investment Decision on East Mediterranean Gas Pipeline to Europe By End of Year

Mar 20, 2023

Energy group Edison plans to take the final investment decision on a proposed pipeline to deliver east Mediterranean gas to European markets by the end of this year, the Italian project developer told Reuters. The EastMed-Poseidon pipeline,…

Leviathan Field Partners Start Plans for Israeli Floating LNG Unit

Feb 21, 2023

Partners in the Leviathan gas field in the eastern Mediterranean have approved nearly $100 million of spending on preparation for expansion that includes a floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal off the coast of Israel, the companies said on Tuesday…

Israel's NewMed Forecasts $15B Offshore Gas Boost for Sovereign Wealth Fund

Feb 08, 2023

Israel's NewMed Energy forecast on Tuesday that the country's nascent sovereign wealth fund will get a 52 billion shekel ($15 billion) injection in the coming decade from its two main natural gas fields. NewMed Energy Chief Executive Yossi Abu said that the company…

Energean Starts Gas Production from Karish Field Offshore Israel

Oct 26, 2022

Oil and gas company Energean plc said Wednesday it had started gas production at its Karish gas field in the Mediterranean Sea, offshore Israel.'Gas is being produced from the Karish Main-02 well and the flow of gas is being steadily ramped up…

Israel's NewMed Moving Forward with Aphrodite Gas Field Offshore Cyprus

May 24, 2022

Israel's NewMed Energy [formerly known as Delek Drilling] on Monday said it was moving forward with the development of the Aphrodite natural gas field offshore Cyprus and reported a drop in quarterly profit as new tax regulations took effect…

Israel Boosting Offshore Gas Output, Looks to Help Supply Europe

May 16, 2022

Israel is boosting offshore natural gas output and aims to reach a supply agreement with Europe in the coming months as the continent looks to replace the Russian supply.The country is on track in the next few years to double production to about…

Israel's Delek Drilling Changes Name. Shares New Strategic Plan

Feb 22, 2022

Israel's Delek Drilling, a company that owns a stake in the giant Leviathan gas field offshore Israel, and in the undeveloped Aphrodite gas field offshore Cyprus, is changing its name to NewMed Energy. Apart from changing the name, the company…

Israel OKs Gas Flow to Egypt through Jordan

Feb 16, 2022

More Israeli natural gas will flow to Egypt via a new route through Jordan by the end of February, Israel's Energy Ministry said on Wednesday.The ministry said the new route was approved because of growing demand in Egypt, which produces its…

Minister: Israel Will Not Object If Exported Gas Reaches Lebanon

Feb 15, 2022

Israel's energy minister said on Tuesday that it would not be a problem if Israeli natural gas that is exported to Egypt makes its way to Lebanon, a long-time enemy that is dealing with an energy crisis.Lebanon has already signed a deal with…

Iberdrola, DP Energy Open Offices for Irish Offshore Wind JV

Jan 11, 2022

Spanish renewable energy giant Iberdrola and Irish DP Energy have opened new offices of their Irish offshore wind joint venture, in which Iberdrola has a majority stake. The new premises, located at 1 Horgan's Quay, Waterfront Square, in the port city of Cork…

Lebanon-Israel Maritime Border Talks Need to Be Quick, U.S. Mediator Says

Oct 22, 2021

The U.S. mediator for indirect talks on border demarcation between Lebanon and Israel said on Thursday that the negotiations he was hoping to revive should be concluded in a short period if they were to succeed.Amos Hochstein, speaking to Al Hadath TV during a visit to Beirut…

Ocean Cleanup Struggles to Fulfill Promise to Scoop Up Plastic at Sea

Sep 16, 2021

Docked at a Canadian port, crew members returned from a test run of the Ocean Cleanup's system to rid the Pacific of plastic trash were thrilled by the meager results — even as marine scientists and other ocean experts doubted the effort could succeed…

Limited Window of Opportunity: Israel Thinking of Rolling Back Gas Export Limits

Jun 03, 2021

Israel is considering rolling back export limits on natural gas, allowing energy companies to sell more abroad before demand wanes in the global market, according to a draft government report.Fewer restrictions could attract more energy groups to explore Israeli waters…

Israel Orders Chevron to Restart Output from Tamar Offshore Platform

May 21, 2021

Israel's energy ministry has instructed Chevron to restart operations at the offshore Tamar natural gas platform, nine days after it was shut due to unrest in the region, the company said.Production at the Tamar platform, located some 25 kilometers (15…

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