The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/natural-gas/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:48:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png natural gas | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/natural-gas/ 32 32 As Iran strikes Gulf energy sites, Trump says Israel won’t hit its gas field again — but US will if attacks go on https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-israel-will-no-longer-hit-iran-gas-field-but-us-will-if-qatar-sites-struck-again/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:32:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781791 Day after IDF hit its South Pars field, Iran strikes Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, others, warns of 'uncontrollable repercussions' of further such attacks; Riyadh says it has right to military action

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]]> Energy prices soar as Iran strikes Gulf, disrupts Strait of Hormuz https://www.timesofisrael.com/energy-prices-soar-as-iran-strikes-gulf-disrupts-strait-of-hormuz/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:51:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3766764 Missile and drone attacks against oil and gas facilities, closures in key maritime passage cause oil prices to jump nearly 10%, natural gas more than 40%

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]]> State report finds Israel unprepared to ensure gas keeps flowing during emergencies https://www.timesofisrael.com/state-report-finds-israel-unprepared-to-ensure-gas-keeps-flowing-during-emergencies/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:24:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756361 State comptroller appears to urge government to rethink decision to close Haifa refinery, but office claims it is just seeking to guarantee energy supplies when missiles fly

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]]> Lebanon inks deal with international firms to explore gas in offshore area bordering Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanon-inks-deal-with-international-firms-to-explore-gas-in-offshore-area-bordering-israel/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 20:29:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3730471 After reaching maritime border deal with Jerusalem in 2022, Beirut has hoped potential gas discoveries in its waters will help it emerge from a severe economic crisis

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]]> Netanyahu uses summit of Israel, Greece, Cyprus leaders to send warning to Turkey https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-uses-summit-of-israel-greece-cyprus-leaders-to-send-warning-to-turkey/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 03:41:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3718022 Participants at trilateral Jerusalem summit agree to boost cooperation in eastern Mediterranean; PM says the three countries can defend against those trying to 'recreate empire'

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]]> Egypt says major natural gas deal with Israel is ‘purely commercial,’ not ‘political’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/egypt-says-major-natural-gas-deal-with-israel-is-purely-commercial-not-political/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:48:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715479 Cairo approved agreement after weighing 'economic and investment considerations,' government media official says, stressing Egypt's commitment to Palestinian cause

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]]> Netanyahu planning Cairo trip to sign multibillion-dollar gas deal with Egypt https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-planning-cairo-trip-to-sign-multi-billion-gas-deal-with-egypt/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:37:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3710195 Senior US source confirms to ToI that Israeli officials are working with American diplomats on preparations for trip, which would be PM's first official state visit to Egypt in 15 years

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]]> Israel-Iran war was a wake-up call for Asia’s reliance on Middle East oil and gas https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-iran-war-was-a-wake-up-call-for-asias-reliance-on-middle-east-oil-and-gas/ Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:35:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3586062 Tehran's threatened blockade on Strait of Hormuz would have shut import route used mainly by China, Japan, India and South Korea, highlighting need for renewable energy production

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]]> Israel will resume natural gas exports once it is deemed safe, says minister https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-will-resume-natural-gas-exports-once-it-is-deemed-safe-says-minister/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:02:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3577368 Leviathan, Karish gas fields have been shut since start of Iran conflict, while Tamar remains operational; energy minister says he told Egypt and Jordan that supplies had to be cut

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]]> OECD urges higher carbon tax, especially on natural gas, to boost move to renewables https://www.timesofisrael.com/oecd-urges-higher-carbon-tax-especially-on-natural-gas-to-boost-move-to-renewables/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:51:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3516022 Noting that power generation in Israel uses highest share of fossil fuels in OECD, report says emissions from this sector are 'strongly underpriced by international standards'

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]]> Energean to invest $1.2 billion to develop Katlan gas project off Israel coast https://www.timesofisrael.com/energean-to-invest-1-2-billion-to-develop-katlan-gas-project-off-israel-coast/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:48:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3337874 Initial gas production from group of formations located near the existing Karish and Tanin projects planned for first half of 2027

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]]> Israel grants initial approval for additional gas exports from Leviathan reservoir https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-grants-initial-approval-for-additional-gas-exports-from-leviathan-reservoir/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:01:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3319385 Energy minister says that more than doubling the quantity of natural gas exports will boost state revenue and improve diplomatic ties, while domestic energy needs will be secured

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]]> In rarity, liquefied natural gas ship braves Red Sea days after Houthis sink vessel https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-rarity-liquefied-natural-gas-ship-braves-red-sea-days-after-houthis-sink-vessel/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:43:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3316140 Palau-flagged Aysa Energy is first tanker of its kind to sail through area since January, when such trips were halted due to rebels' attacks

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]]> After deal with Israel, offshore rig arrives in Lebanese waters to drill for gas https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-deal-with-israel-offshore-rig-arrives-in-lebanese-waters-to-drill-for-gas/ Wed, 16 Aug 2023 11:35:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3073533 'We hope that Lebanon will become an oil state,' says Beirut's energy minister, as country looks to potential fruit of border agreement with Israel to get it out of its deep crisis

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]]> 4 groups submit bids for new natural gas exploration tender offshore Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/4-groups-submit-bids-for-new-natural-gas-exploration-tender-offshore-israel/ Sun, 16 Jul 2023 17:53:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3052950 Energy Ministry says a total of 9 companies, out which 5 are new, are in the bidding round for licenses

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