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Israel's Energy Ministry launches exploration bid to find more natural gas in its economic waters

The new gas exploration process comes alongside plans for a 150km. electricity cable linking southern and central Israel.

Energy and Infrastructure Ministry officials confirm the launch of a competitive exploration process for new natural gas resources in Israel's exclusive economic zone, July 6, 2026.
Israel’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, and Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdullahi have agreed to strengthen and deepen cooperation between their countries

Israel to assist Somaliland in developing its water sector

Gas station

Two hydrogen refueling stations: The new step of the Ministry of Energy

Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire following a projectile impact on a refinery on Haifa on March 30.

War with Iran exposes Israel's critical energy vulnerabilities


Two groups bid to explore for oil, gas in Israeli waters

Energy Minister says "we are continuing to act to transform Israel into a regional energy power."

An aerial view shows the newly arrived foundation platform of Leviathan natural gas field, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa

Two Ministry of Energy officials arrested for suspected bribery

They were suspected of helping specific energy companies obtain permits in exchange for receiving positions in the companies as well as money.

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Israel will stop use of coal for energy purposes by 2030

Israel has been reducing coal use and shifting to natural gas.

A "Wind Energizer" built by Leviathan Energy Renewables

U.S. and Saudi energy ministers meet in Washington

It is unclear what the United States may offer big oil producers in return for higher oil production.

US Energy Secretary nominee Rick Perry leaves after the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC

My Word: Political manipulations and the reason for treason

When politicians are willing to sell their principles, we all pay the price. When they are willing to betray their country, the cost is unbearably high.

Gonen Segev

Energy Minister calls for banning diesel, gas-based cars in Israel by 2030

Such a move would put Israel on the map of eco-innovation.

Speaking at an energy conference in Tel Aviv on Monday, Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz said Israel will soon rely solely on renewable energy and natural gas, abandoning use of polluting fossil fuels

Energy Minister: Natural gas can transform Israel’s geopolitical status

Yuval Steinitz

Natural gas flow to Israel resumes after crack in rig repaired

The Tamar offshore field supplies Israel with some 65 percent of its energy needs.

Israeli natural gas field in the Mediterranean

Pipeline failure for Tamar gas field to cause hiccup in electricity rates

Critics of Israel's natural gas system have contended that the current reliance on one source is a national security risk.

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'Can a corrupt, antisemitic Palestinian Authority leadership be a partner?'

Speaking at the JPost annual summit, Energy and Water Resources Minister Yuval Steinitz laid out two conditions that should be met before Israeli-Palestinian peace talks resume.

Yuval Steinitz at the JPost Annual Conference 2017