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Israel's Leviathan gas field processing rig as seen from Dor Habonim Beach Nature Reserve, on January 1, 2020. (Flash90)
December 28, 2025, 3:39 pm
Daily Briefing Dec. 28: Day 814 – Will $35 billion gas deal with Egypt hike electricity costs?
Tech editor Sharon Wrobel reports on natural gas agreement; archaeology reporter Rossella Tercatin discusses ancient Holy Land trinkets and Israel’s Kingdom of David
By Jessica Steinberg, Sharon Wrobel and Rossella Tercatin
The Leviathan natural gas platform off the shore of Israel. (Albatross)
December 26, 2025, 5:14 am
As major Egypt gas deal burns through reserves, public will end up paying the price
‘Historic’ $35 billion sale means era of energy independence and cheaper electricity will end about a decade earlier than hoped, experts say, with more large offshore finds unlikely
By Sharon Wrobel
View of the Israeli Leviathan natural gas field gas processing rig as seen from Dor Habonim Beach Nature Reserve, on January 1, 2020. (Flash90/File)
December 18, 2025, 12:45 am
‘A historic moment’: Netanyahu announces $34.7 billion natural gas deal with Egypt
Deal, which US reportedly pressed Israel to back, briefly stalled earlier this year after energy minister cited a lack of assurances that Israeli market would receive ‘fair prices’
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Illustrative: This handout picture released by Yemen's Houthi Ansarullah Media Center on July 8, 2025 reportedly shows a view of a missile fired by the Houthis during the attack on the Liberia-flagged bulk carrier Eternity C at sea. (Ansarullah Media Center/AFP)
September 30, 2025, 10:49 pm
Yemen’s Houthis say they will target major US oil exporters in nearby seas
Iran-backed rebels sanction 13 American companies, including Exxon Mobil and Chevron, despite agreement earlier this year to not go after US-linked ships
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Israel's offshore Leviathan gas platform. (Albatross)
September 17, 2025, 2:15 pm
Leviathan partners ink $610m deal for new pipeline to boost gas exports to Egypt
Operator Chevron says 65-kilometer export route will transport gas from the offshore field to Egypt; deal will bump up state revenue from gas royalties
By Sharon Wrobel
Tamar natural gas field off the coast of Israel. (Courtesy)
February 2, 2025, 6:22 pm
Azerbaijan’s state oil company to buy 10% stake in Israel’s Tamar gas field
Union Energy, controlled by Israeli businessman Aaron Frenkel, signs an agreement for a share of Israel’s second-largest offshore natural gas field
By Sharon Wrobel
View of the Israeli Leviathan natural gas field gas processing rig as seen from Dor Habonim Beach Nature Reserve, on January 1, 2020. (Flash90/File)
October 7, 2024, 6:53 pm
Chevron suspends work on expansion of Leviathan gas field due to the escalating war
Operator of Israel’s offshore reservoir halts infrastructure plans until April 2025; construction was intended to boost production for export and domestic supply
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: People on a beach as a drilling platform is seen in the background outside from Larnaca port, in the eastern Mediterranean island of Cyprus, October 15, 2017. (Petros Karadjias/AP)
September 1, 2024, 4:51 pm
Israel’s NewMed and partners submit $4b plan for Aphrodite gas field off Cyprus
Partners in the field seek to supply natural gas from the Aphrodite field to the domestic market in Cyprus, and to export natural gas by pipeline to other markets, including Egypt
By Sharon Wrobel
The Leviathan natural gas platform off the shore of Israel. (Albatross)
June 26, 2024, 5:01 pm
Israel grants initial approval for additional gas exports from Leviathan reservoir
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
By Sharon Wrobel
Tamar natural gas field off the coast of Israel. (Courtesy)
February 18, 2024, 6:13 pm
Chevron partners greenlight $24m investment to boost gas production at offshore site
Energy firms approve second phase of project to expand natural gas production from Tamar field, after securing a new sales agreement for exports to Egypt
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: The Tamar gas field. (NewMed Energy/Delek Drilling)
November 14, 2023, 9:19 am
After 5-week suspension due to war, drilling resumes at Tamar offshore gas platform
Chevron oil giant says it was allowed by Israel to restart operations in natural gas field more than a month after drilling was halted over security concerns
By ToI Staff and AFP
Illustrative: The Tamar gas field. (NewMed Energy/Delek Drilling)
October 9, 2023, 6:54 pm
Amid heavy rocket fire, Israel shuts down Tamar offshore natural gas field
US energy giant Chevron, operator of Tamar reservoir located off Ashkelon coast, says Energy Ministry ordered production at the rig suspended
By Sharon Wrobel
ExxonMobil petroleum refinery and storage tanks, Antwerp, Belgium, July 10, 2022. (ClaudineVM, iStock/Getty Images)
August 3, 2023, 11:14 pm
Study: Investment house with green image pouring public funds into fossil fuels
Altshuler Shaham, which two years ago pledged to halt new investments in fossil fuels, now claims involvement rather than boycotts might better persuade companies to clean up act
By Sue Surkes
View of the Israeli Leviathan natural gas field gas processing rig as seen from Dor Habonim Beach Nature Reserve, on January 1, 2020. (Flash90/File)
July 2, 2023, 6:58 pm
Energy companies to build third pipeline from Israel’s Leviathan gas field
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
By AFP
Illustrative: People on the beach take photos of the 'Tungsten Explored' drilling ship, in the southern coastal city of Larnaca, Cyprus, on November 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias, File)
May 27, 2023, 12:31 am
Minister: Chevron ‘positive’ about Israeli-Cypriot plans for natural gas pipeline
VP of oil company tells Nicosia he wants to hear views of other energy firms attending gathering next week where Cypriot gov’t will formally pitch plan to secure investor backing
By AP
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