The Jerusalem PostIndependentCenteryesterdayIsrael has initiated a new competitive process to explore for natural gas in its economic waters in the Mediterranean Sea, according to Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen. Five new blocks covering around 7,100 square kilometers will be opened for exploration, with potential reserves estimated in the hundreds of billions of cubic meters. This initiative aims to meet domestic energy needs, boost competition, generate state revenue, and reduce electricity costs for Israelis. The government has already earned over NIS 30 billion from gas revenues and projects much higher earnings in the next three decades. Exploration licenses have been granted to international firms including BP, SOCAR, and NewMed Energy, with seismic surveys planned. Additionally, Israel signed a major gas export agreement with Egypt worth NIS 112 billion, generating NIS 58 billion in state revenue.
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The Times of IsraelIndependentCenteryesterdayIsrael has initiated its fifth competitive tender to explore for additional natural gas in its Mediterranean waters, aiming to boost domestic reserves and increase exports. Energy Minister Eli Cohen emphasized the economic viability of the gas sector, noting that exports to Egypt and Jordan contribute to regional stability. The tender involves three phases and is expected to take about a year to complete, with Chevron allowed to participate in a consortium. The country currently relies on fields like Tamar and Leviathan, with the latter being the main source for exports. Petroleum Commissioner Chen Bar Yoseph estimates up to 400 billion cubic meters of undiscovered gas, though Israel lacks the infrastructure to export to Europe. Recent exploration licenses were granted to BP, Socar, and NewMed Energy.
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