Energy ministry

Energy minister touts oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Israel already has existing infrastructure with a pipeline between Eilat and Ashkelon, but infrastructure would be needed to connect Arab countries if they were willing.

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.
 View of the Israeli Leviathan gas field gas processing rig near the Israeli city of Caesarea, on January 31, 2019.

Israel launches new search for natural gas in the Mediterranean Sea

Israel’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, and Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdullahi have agreed to strengthen and deepen cooperation between their countries

Israel to assist Somaliland in developing its water sector

Gas station

Two hydrogen refueling stations: The new step of the Ministry of Energy


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.

Tamar gas field‏

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

Haredi towns to receive 'kosher electricity' in new Energy Ministry plan

Israel Katz announced that he will submit the plan for approval at the cabinet meeting for his national storage plan for accumulating electricity during low hours.

 Likud MK Israel Katz speaks during a Conference of Heads of Local Authorities, in Ramat Negev, southern Israel, July 22, 2021.

Tempo, Brenmiller team up to reduce carbon emissions in Israel

Tempo is partially owned by Heineken International and is known for producing popular brand drinks such as Heineken, Pepsi and Nestle.

 Brenmiller Thermal Energy Storage (illustrative).

Ratio Energies made $150 million net profit from 2022 Leviathan gas sales

The company’s record-breaking natural gas sales from the Leviathan gas fields have propelled Ratio Energies into 2023 at a strong production pace.

 The Leviathan platform

New plans for the Leviathan gas field presented at the Egyptian Energy Conference in Cairo

 Egyptian Energy Conference