Energy

What does a US naval blockade of Iran mean for oil flows? - explainer

After weekend peace talks in Islamabad between negotiators from the US and Iran ended without a deal, US President Donald Trump ordered a full blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province, April 12, 2026.
From right to left – Shmuel Kedmi, CEO of NetZero Ventures, and Yoko Yamaguchi, Business Development Manager at NGLI.

Will the Israeli brain solve the energy crisis? New Israel–Japan tech collaboration

: London-based Energean's drill ship begins drilling at the Karish natural gas field offshore Israel in the east Mediterranean May 9, 2022.

Karish gas field resumes production

Metro train.

$30M for an Israeli start-up on its way to becoming the Tesla of trains


Does it pay for homes to install rooftop solar panels?

Solar energy roof panel systems can be a significant investment channel, but they include an upfront commitment of tens of thousands of shekels.

 With 800 square meters of solar collectors spanning across the Sano factory roof and an estimated investment cost of 1.5 million shekels, the project reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 68%.

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.

Tamar gas field‏

Ten times the temperature of the sun:French reactor sets new sustained plasma reaction world record

The competition in nuclear fusion technology among countries is intensifying. Projects like ITER and WEST are working together to develop the technologies needed for commercial fusion reactors.

 Tokamak. Equipment for experiments with high temperature plasma.

Bladeranger divests Deepsolar to Painreform in strategic move

Bladeranger sells its Deepsolar software to Painreform in a $4M stock deal, refocusing on its core solar panel cleaning technology.

  A 55-MEGAWATT solar power plant in Israel's south.

Azerbaijan's state oil co. to buy Tamar offshore gas stake

State-owned SOCAR manages Azerbaijan's oil and gas industry and the investment in Israel has major geopolitical implications and brings Israel and Azerbaijan even closer together diplomatically.

Tamar gas field‏

A green revolution in industry: Sano and Magen Eco Energy join forces

An industrial plant in Israel is adopting an innovative system from Magen Eco Energy that will reduce over 100 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually and lead to significant energy cost savings.

 The "Magen Eco Energy" plant

Seven proposals submitted for Shafdan effluents treatment facility pre-qualification

The Inter-Ministerial Tender Committee for Supplemental Treatment of Shafdan Effluents announced that seven groups submitted proposals for the international tender.

CEO of Mekorot, Amit Lang.

China announces discovery of superlarge ion-adsorption-type rare earth deposit in Yunnan

More than 470,000 tons correspond to critical elements such as praseodymium, neodymium, dysprosium, and terbium.

 China announces discovery of superlarge ion-adsorption-type rare earth deposit in Yunnan.

Could taxes end up saving the planet?

Your taxes: Exploring global carbon pricing strategies, Israel's climate goals, and the challenges of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.


Iran to conduct air defense exercises, following drill near Natanz

State official says 'disturbances' by US and European countries has not hindered Iran's nuclear energy objectives.

 Iran to conduct air defense exercises, following drill near Natanz. Illustration.