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Prices are displayed at a gas station in London, March 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali)
March 9, 2026, 8:24 pm
Iran war puts at risk key pipelines, terminals, refineries that supply world’s oil and gas
Critical infrastructure forced to shut down due to missile, drone strikes and threats to shipping routes, driving international benchmark Brent crude up to almost $120 on Monday
By David McHugh
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
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi (right) on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York on September 27, 2018. (Avi Ohayon / PMO/ File)
December 7, 2025, 10:15 pm
White House said to be pushing for summit between Netanyahu and Egypt’s Sissi
US nudging Israel to sign off on stalled major gas deal with Cairo to ‘create a warmer peace’ as it encourages Jerusalem to offer economic incentives to potential allies
By ToI Staff
Energy Minister Eli Cohen meets his American counterpart Chris Wright in Washington on April 3, 2025. (Shmulik Almani)
October 31, 2025, 9:43 am
US energy secretary nixes visit after Israel puts Egypt gas deal on hold
Bucking US pressure, Energy Minister Cohen is refusing to ink landmark $35 billion deal to export natural gas to Egypt until ‘fair prices are agreed upon for the Israeli market’
By Lazar Berman
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
The Leviathan natural gas platform off the shore of Israel. (Albatross)
August 7, 2025, 5:32 pm
In Israel’s largest gas deal, Leviathan partners ink $35 billion export deal with Egypt
Deal will almost triple the annual amount of natural gas supplied from the Leviathan offshore field to Egypt, and boost state revenue from royalties
By Sharon Wrobel
View of the Israeli Leviathan gas field gas processing rig as seen from Dor Habonim Beach Nature Reserve, on January 1, 2020. (Flash90)
June 25, 2025, 2:05 pm
Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field to resume operations after Iran ceasefire
Energy Ministry says smaller Karish field also to reopen; two Egyptian sources say imports from Israel will gradually rise, with full operations likely by weekend
By Steven Scheer
Energean floating production, storage and offloading vessel. Energean's floating rig arrived at the Karish field in June 2022. (Energean / Suez Canal Authority / AFP)
June 18, 2025, 5:02 pm
Israel will resume natural gas exports once it is deemed safe, says minister
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
By Steven Scheer
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)
May 8, 2025, 9:14 pm
Risk of natural gas shortage will push up electricity prices, budget chief warns
Israel’s natural gas reserves for domestic use set to fall short of energy demand in next 25 years, Treasury says, urging reduced exports, greater quantities saved for home market
By Sharon Wrobel
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
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
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
The Eshkol power plant, Israel's largest natural gas powered plant, near the port of Ashdod. (Courtesy)
May 23, 2024, 7:58 pm
Leviathan partners ink $650 million natural gas deal to supply Eshkol power plant
The new contract is for the supply of natural gas to operate the Ashdod-based power plant owned by private Israeli electricity producer Dalia Power Energies
By Sharon Wrobel
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