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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 534

Energy Ministry

A view of the Leviathan natural gas processing rig from Dor Habonim Beach Nature Reserve, on January 1, 2020. (Flash90)
Israel and Azerbaijan’s state oil firm set to seal plan for offshore gas exploration
By Sharon Wrobel
Azerbaijan’s SOCAR along with Israel’s NewMed Energy and British oil and gas company BP win natural gas exploration licenses for blocks in proximity to the Leviathan reservoir
The Dead Sea Works in southern Israel, December 7, 2012. (Doron Horowitz/Flash 90)
March 11, 2025, 4:00 pm
State has failed for years to properly manage Dead Sea Works — Comptroller report
Report maps failure by multiple ministries and government agencies to regulate, supervise, and charge for the mining of minerals that belong to the public
By Sue Surkes
A view of the Leviathan natural gas processing rig from Dor Habonim Beach Nature Reserve, on January 1, 2020. (Flash90)
March 10, 2025, 6:44 pm
Israel and Azerbaijan’s state oil firm set to seal plan for offshore gas exploration
Azerbaijan’s SOCAR along with Israel’s NewMed Energy and British oil and gas company BP win natural gas exploration licenses for blocks in proximity to the Leviathan reservoir
By Sharon Wrobel
Solar panels on a single family home. (Smileus at iStock, Getty Images)
February 19, 2025, 1:50 pm
Energy Ministry: Invest in solar panels, enjoy 15% annual return for 25 years
Expanded tariff options, shortened payback periods, tax incentives, fast-track grid connections, and a massive PR campaign aim at 100,000 new solar roofs
By Sue Surkes
The potential for solar panels on the roof at 20 Keren Hayessod Street in Jerusalem, taken from the Energy Ministry's new interactive website. (Energy Ministry)
February 4, 2025, 6:45 am
New website shows potential, profitability of solar panels on every Israeli roof
Energy Ministry’s interactive platform also displays possibilities for solar panels as providers of shade in parks, parking lots, sports grounds and cemeteries
By Sue Surkes
Architect's impression showing how land in and around a large junction in Gedera, southern Israel, is to be used for solar panels. (Netivei Israel)
January 31, 2025, 8:55 am
Solar panel installations must grow by 40% to meet 2030 goals – Energy Ministry
Ministry says 53% of needs can be met by putting panels on existing infrastructure, but treasury yet to approve billions to expand infrastructure
By Sue Surkes
A lionfish hides behind a rock as researchers monitor the Mediterranean Sea. (Guy Ra'anan and Mikey Bar-Adon)
January 28, 2025, 10:28 am
The Eastern Mediterranean is heating twice as fast as the global average – report
Research finds sea level rising almost 40% faster than global average, water is saltier, and invasive species comprise more than half the prey caught in sampling nets
By Sue Surkes
An apartment block fitted with solar panels (but not storage) in the southern city of Beersheba, through the Sun for All initiative. (Yuval Pan)
January 6, 2025, 7:35 am
In first, Tel Aviv apartment building turns to solar energy storage for emergency use
Sunshine for Everyone helps lease rooftop to developers, allowing nine-story building to go off-grid and maintain electricity in common areas during power cuts
By Sue Surkes
Illustrative image of carbon emissions from a factory. (Gypsy Picture Show, iStock at Getty Images)
December 29, 2024, 9:08 pm
Energy Ministry: Geological formations could store 10 million tons of CO₂ annually
Conference hears that carbon capture and storage to help reach net zero carbon emissions could kickstart an Israeli industry worth NIS 1 billion per year
By Sue Surkes
Solar panels on a single family home. (Smileus at iStock, Getty Images)
December 20, 2024, 11:19 am
Biggest cities continue to lag behind on solar panel installation
New, upgraded Energy Ministry index shows huge variety in and between councils countrywide, but reflects continuing challenge of putting panels on apartment block roofs
By Sue Surkes
Illustrative: Ovens and other home related appliance or equipment in a retail store showroom. (Starush/iStock)
August 19, 2024, 2:03 pm
Reform intended to lower price of electronics in Israel goes into effect
First stage sees Energy Ministry cut out requirement for local certification of European-approved electronics; second stage will eliminate import restrictions for such appliances
By ToI Staff
Power-generating solar panels on the rooftop of a house in central Israel. (Chen Leopold / Flash 90
August 7, 2024, 3:54 pm
Planning board sets rules for solar panels on new houses, nonresidential buildings
Panels to be mandatory for new detached homes with roofs of 100 m² and up, nonresidential buildings with roofs of 250 m² and up; energy minister: Apartment buildings next on list
By Sue Surkes
Illustrative -- Energean working in the Karish oil field, offshore Israel, in 2020. (Screen capture/YouTube)
July 23, 2024, 2:48 pm
Energean to invest $1.2 billion to develop Katlan gas project off Israel coast
Initial gas production from group of formations located near the existing Karish and Tanin projects planned for first half of 2027
By Reuters
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
Coal stacks at the Orot Rabin power station in Hadera, central Israel, August 28, 2008. (Chen Leopold/Flash90)
June 10, 2024, 2:23 pm
Israel ‘has alternatives’ to suspended Colombian coal, says electric company
Latin American country supplies more than half of Israel’s coal; IEC negotiating with alternative suppliers to ‘increase room for maneuver’
By Sue Surkes
A Renault electric car recharges at a charging station in Ramat Hasharon. (Roni Schutzer/Flash90)
December 20, 2023, 8:31 pm
Car prices set to rise due to higher purchase tax, Houthi attacks, strong dollar
Transportation, energy and environmental protection ministries warn that rise in purchase tax for electric cars will hamper Israel’s efforts to cut emissions
By Sue Surkes
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