The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/leviathan/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:21:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Leviathan | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/leviathan/ 32 32 Energy companies to build third pipeline from Israel’s Leviathan gas field https://www.timesofisrael.com/energy-companies-to-build-third-pipeline-from-israels-leviathan-gas-field/ Sun, 02 Jul 2023 15:58:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3044305 NewMed Energy, Chevron Mediterranean Limited and Ratio Energies teaming up on plan to boost production capacity from about 12 billion to 14 billion cubic meters per year

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]]> Israel fines Noble Energy-Chevron NIS 3.78m for polluting sea https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-fines-noble-energy-chevron-nis-3-78m-for-polluting-sea/ Sun, 15 Nov 2020 14:55:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2430019 'Chevron take note,' environmental protection minister warns US company that acquired Noble in October: 'The polluter pays'

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]]> Five years on, bonanza from offshore gas a pipe dream for most Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/five-years-on-bonanza-from-offshore-gas-a-pipe-dream-for-most-israelis/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 11:18:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2406322 Consumers yet to reap the rewards, continuing to pay high electricity bills even as oil and gas prices plunge, and with promised sovereign wealth fund yet to materialize

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]]> Noble Energy faces possible further sanctions for malfunctions at gas rig https://www.timesofisrael.com/noble-energy-faces-possible-further-sanctions-for-malfunctions-at-gas-rig/ Thu, 18 Jun 2020 12:08:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2328977 Dozens of failures and alarms this year lead Environment Ministry to weigh new penalties for operator of the Leviathan natural gas platform over permit violations

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]]> New ‘fireball’ incident hits Leviathan gas rig as experts prepare to investigate https://www.timesofisrael.com/additional-incident-at-leviathan-gas-rig-as-experts-prepare-to-investigate/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 21:01:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2322574 Amid latest glitch off coast, Energy Ministry hires consultants to work with engineers on getting to bottom of repeated problems on controversial rig

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]]> Noble Energy ‘violating law’ by failing to share pollution data — ministry https://www.timesofisrael.com/noble-energy-violating-law-by-failing-to-share-pollution-data-ministry/ Tue, 26 May 2020 13:11:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2313960 Environmental Protection Ministry opens enforcement proceedings against Texas-based operator of Leviathan natural gas platform, accused by residents of overusing flare stacks

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]]> Emergency shutdown leads to controlled ignition of fireball at Leviathan rig https://www.timesofisrael.com/emergency-shutdown-leads-to-controlled-ignition-of-fire-ball-at-leviathan-rig/ Sun, 24 May 2020 05:22:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2312346&preview=true&preview_id=2312346 Noble Energy initially refers to incident as an 'operational event,' but later says it was a false alarm caused by a gas detector failure; local leader calls for government probe

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]]> Power glitch sees Leviathan offshore rig burn off natural gas, light up sky https://www.timesofisrael.com/power-glitch-sees-leviathan-offshore-rig-burn-off-natural-gas-light-up-sky/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 11:28:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2238719 Ministries and field operators affirm that there was no explosion at platform; coastal residents say roaring ball of fire woke them

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]]> In milestone, Israel starts exporting natural gas to Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-milestone-israel-starts-exporting-natural-gas-to-egypt/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 07:21:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2221228&preview=true&preview_id=2221228 Jerusalem's and Cairo's energy ministries issue rare joint statement announcing implementation of estimated $19.5 billion deal to pump gas from 2 massive offshore gas fields

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]]> Environment minister slams green groups as ‘charlatans’ over gas rig fight https://www.timesofisrael.com/environment-minister-slams-green-groups-as-charlatans-over-gas-rig-fight/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:35:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2216429 Stunning conference, Ze'ev Elkin devotes address to excoriating organizations for 'deliberate distortion,' especially those that campaigned against offshore extraction facility

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]]> Thousands flee their homes for fear of pollution as gas field goes online https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-flee-their-homes-for-fear-of-pollution-as-gas-field-goes-online/ Tue, 31 Dec 2019 09:43:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2211324 Venting and checks at Leviathan offshore rig worry coastal residents, who remain wary of assurances the activities are safe

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]]> Israel to start pumping gas from Leviathan, making country an energy powerhouse https://www.timesofisrael.com/start-of-leviathan-natural-gas-production-seen-as-major-milestone-for-israel/ Mon, 16 Dec 2019 12:11:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2200018 Fuel flow expected to bring energy autonomy along with exports; but drop in global prices, environmental concerns, and Egypt's new massive natural gas reserves curb the enthusiasm

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]]> Israel-Egypt gas pipeline deal expected in coming days https://www.reuters.com/article/us-israel-natgas-egypt/israel-egypt-gas-pipeline-deal-seen-imminent-idUSKBN1XD05O Sun, 03 Nov 2019 21:48:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2176034 Texas-based Noble Energy, Israel’s Delek Drilling and Egyptian East Gas Co. to announce agreement imminently, Reuters reports

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]]> Under the sea, antiquities make way for Israel’s Leviathan pipeline https://www.reuters.com/article/us-archaeology-israel-natgas/under-the-sea-antiquities-make-way-for-israels-leviathan-pipeline-idUSKCN1LM1IR Fri, 07 Sep 2018 07:56:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1922321 Underwater archaeologists are searching the seabed to preserve relics near a 5,000-year-old port that was once was a key trade hub for ancient civilizations, Reuters reports

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]]> Leviathan partners to begin drilling in Q1 2017 http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-leviathan-partners-to-begin-drilling-in-q1-2017-1001167361 Sun, 18 Dec 2016 11:42:13 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1522427 Globes: The partners in Israel's largest offshore natural gas field have approved an outline plan for drilling; they forecast work will start in the first quarter of 2017

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