Energy ministry

Azerbaijan's SOCAR set to sign Israel gas exploration agreement

One of the major players behind SOCAR's expansion of activities in Israel is NewMed Energy CEO Yossi Abu.

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A power station is seen in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod August 8, 2011

Israel approves controversial plan to construct first power plants in West Bank

 Why is Silver Missing from U.S. Critical Materials Lists?

Why is Silver Missing from U.S. Critical Materials Lists?

 Money on the floor: 50,000 households have already joined the electricity revolution, and you?

Money on the floor: 50K households join electricity reform


Energy Ministry to allocate NIS 30 million to local authorities to improve sustainability

Local authorities will be allocated grants, ranging from 350,000 NIS to 2.8 million NIS, depending on the size of the authority and other factors.

 The solar farm in the Arava where the measurements were conducted

Energy Ministry unveils plan for net zero emissions by 2050

This is the first time the ministry has announced that it has the tools, the knowledge, and the plan needed to reach net zero emissions in the energy market.

 Power plant.

Leviathan partners to invest $429 million in expansion project

The Leviathan expansion project represents a crucial step in meeting the growing demand for natural gas and reinforcing Israel's position as a leading energy supplier in the region.

 Jeff Ewing.

How 'energy islands' could help Israel build resilience for wartime

Maale Gilboa, a pioneering kibbutz in northern Israel, leads in renewable energy adoption, aiming to create resilient micro-grids amid security concerns.

Two new solar power projects by Enlight Renewable Energy,  generated in the Gaza Envelope, are connected to the national electricity grid.

Israel eyes innovative energy plans for Hevel Tekuma

New ideas to be discussed at Eilat Eilot International Renewable Energy Conference beginning this Wednesday.

 Dorit Banet, CEO, Eilat-Eilot

How can Israel maintain its gas flow during the war? - opinion

“The economy’s energy needs will be supplied by alternative fuels… The electricity industry is preparing to use alternative fuels to power its stations.”

 Building workers pouring concrete on the first floor of a new gas station in the Industrial zone of the northern town of Katsrin, Golan Heights on September 9, 2023.

Gov't could free up over NIS 2.5 billion by closing redundant ministries

Out of 32 current ministries, 25 could be said to be standard ministries that are essential to running the country as a Jewish and democratic nation.

 Members from Israel's Tourism Ministry, Foreign Affairs Ministry, Justice Ministry, Police and other government and local leaders convened a forum to address the spike in anti-Christian attacks.

Israeli mayor threatens energy minister over power outages in Yavne

The mayor of Yavne wrote a letter to Israel Katz, demanding a resolution to the power outages that Yavne has been dealing with for years.

 View of the city of Yavne, in central Israel, on August 10, 2022.

Israel to increase gas exports to Egypt, energy minister rules

"This step will expand the country's revenue and strengthen diplomatic ties between Israel and Egypt," Energy Minister Israel Katz said.

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Four groups bid in latest Israel offshore gas exploration tender

A total of nine companies, five of which were new to the Israeli market, placed bids on Israeli offshore hydrocarbon exploration.

An Israeli Navy vessel is seen near the Karish gas field in the Mediterranean Sea

Israeli gov't approves 'kosher electricity' pilot

The "kosher electricity" storage facility will solve renewable energy challenges and will also help some haredi citizens who bar using electricity on Shabbat.

Israel Electric Corporation