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Tamar gas field

The Tamar offshore natural gas platform. (Delek Drilling)
February 17, 2026, 6:24 pm
State report finds Israel unprepared to ensure gas keeps flowing during emergencies
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
By Sue Surkes
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)
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
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
An aerial view of the Yarkon River and the Mediterranean Sea as they meet at the Reading Power Station in Tel Aviv, on February 19, 2018. (Yossi Zamir/Flash90)
May 2, 2024, 11:01 am
How Israel is preparing to keep lights and water running in event of a regional war
Electricity and water company officials outline steps taken to keep country supplied under a barrage of missiles, but concerns remain over damage from falling debris of intercepts
By Reuters and ToI Staff
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
Tables and chairs at a restaurant that has closed in Sderot, Oct. 25, 2023 (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
October 31, 2023, 12:17 pm
Israel’s economy bounced back after previous Hamas wars, but this one may take longer
A protracted conflict, potentially expanding to multiple fronts, could cause even more damage to an economy already battered by the controversial planned legal overhaul
By AP and ToI Staff
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
An Israeli Navy Sa’ar 6-class corvette guards the Energean floating production, storage and offloading vessel at the Tamar gas field, in an image published by the military on April 23, 2023. (Israel Defense Forces)
August 29, 2023, 8:22 pm
Natural gas royalties jump 23%, top NIS 1 billion in first half of year
Israel expects to collect a total of NIS 2 billion from gas and other natural resources royalties in 2023 as additional exports to Egypt okayed
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: The Tamar gas field. (NewMed Energy/Delek Drilling)
August 23, 2023, 10:44 pm
Israel approves expansion of natural gas exports to Egypt from Tamar field
Energy Minister Israel Katz says additional natural gas exports will boost state revenue and improve ties with Egypt, while domestic energy needs will not be affected
By Sharon Wrobel
The Leviathan natural gas platform off the shore of Israel. (Albatross)
March 28, 2023, 3:14 pm
UK’s BP teams up with Abu Dhabi state oil group to buy 50% of Israel’s NewMed Energy
Offer values NewMed, a key stakeholder in Israel’s Leviathan offshore gas field, at about NIS 14.1b ($4b); tentative deal is called a ‘testament’ to Israel-UAE ties
By Sharon Wrobel
Illustrative: The Tamar gas field. (NewMed Energy/Delek Drilling)
December 8, 2022, 7:51 pm
Chevron, partners okay expansion of gas production from Israel’s Tamar field
Energy firms to invest $673 million in boosting gas production to meet growing demand in Israel and neighboring countries
By Sharon Wrobel
The Tamar gas rig, located 23 kilometers (14 miles) west of the city of Haifa in northern Israel. (AP/Albatross Aerial Perspective)
October 4, 2021, 5:30 am
Tamar gas field discoverer: Israel’s security demands gas reserve for 40 years
Yossi Langotsky, who named field after his granddaughter, says Energy Ministry is making a mistake considering exports before securing Israel’s strategic reserves
By Sue Surkes
Workers on the Tamar gas processing rig on June 23, 2014. (Moshe Shai/FLASH90)
August 17, 2021, 4:55 pm
Knesset committee advances legislation seeking to make natural gas companies pay
2nd and 3rd readings approved for amendment that aims to stop delaying of payments into sovereign wealth fund
By Sue Surkes
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