Natural gas

Middle East natural resources reveal a hidden map of abundance and scarcity

The smaller resource base has pushed both countries to lean harder into non-oil sectors such as finance, logistics, and tourism.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
A general view shows the Awad oil field in the eastern Qamishli countryside in northeastern Syria, on February 15, 2026; illustrative
Smoke rises from a gas tanker after a drone strike, maritime security firm Ambrey said, at Damietta port, Egypt, July 29, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Drone hits US-owned gas tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, security sources say

A statement from Egypt's petroleum ministry confirmed a fire at the port but made no mention of a drone attack and did not provide a cause for the incident.

|ByREUTERS, AMIT AVITAN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.

Ships transiting via Bab el-Mandeb Strait at highest in a week, data shows

Of the ships passing through, 20 ships entered the strait while 17 ships exited, according to ship-tracking data from analytics firm Kpler.

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he receiving station for the Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline stands on July 11, 2022 near Lubmin, Germany.

West African leaders sign $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline agreement

Once completed, it will have an annual capacity of 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas, with about half of that designated for export to Europe via an existing connection to Spain.

|ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF

If Europe boycotts Russian gas, can Israel meet their needs? - opinion

Israel and Egypt are producers of natural gas and the question is whether they or other east Mediterranean potential producers are relevant to the current situation.

APRIL 11, 2022ByODED ERAN
US PRESIDENT Joe Biden speaks during a news conference at a NATO summit last month in Brussels. Biden declared the US will inject 15 BCM of natural gas to the world market in 2022, with more to come in the future.

Elharrar: Israel ready to export gas to Europe via Egypt in September

“The European energy market is facing a substantial shortage following the Russia crisis,” Elharrar said. “Israel sees an opportunity and will take full advantage of it.”

APRIL 7, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV
ISRAEL’S GAS fields include some of the largest discovered anywhere in the world since 2010, including the Leviathan natural gas field, off the coast of Haifa.

Chevron CEO says Israel gas pipeline could supply Europe amid crisis

The EastMed pipeline, meant to transfer natural gas from Israeli waters to Europe via Greece and Cyprus, was announced in 2016.

MARCH 8, 2022ByBEN ZION GAD, REUTERS
The Leviathan gas platform pictured in the Mediterranean Sea.

Energean connects Karish field to Israel’s gas network

Gas will flow through the Israel National Gas Line from the Karish gas field to produce energy.

MARCH 5, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The production platform of Leviathan natural gas field is seen in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa

Oil surges above $100 for first time since 2014 as Russia attacks Ukraine

"Russia's announcement of a special military operation into Ukraine has pushed Brent to the $100/bbl mark," said Warren Patterson, head of ING's commodity research.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022ByREUTERS
A man works at the PKN Orlen main oil refinery in Plock January 11, 2007. Photo taken January 11, 2007.

Germany freezes Nord Stream 2 gas project as Ukraine crisis deepens

Europe's most divisive energy project, worth $11 billion, was finished in September.

FEBRUARY 22, 2022ByREUTERS
A road sign directs traffic towards the Nord Stream 2 gas line landfall facility entrance in Lubmin, Germany, September 10, 2020.

#Egyps2022 highlights importance of Israel's natural gas

One of the companies represented was Energean, with its CEO Mathios Rigas taking part and having discussions with Israel's Energy Minister Karin Elharrar.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Speakers at the Egyps conference on oil and gas, in Egypt.

Voices from the Arab press: Israel’s new secret weapon: Natural gas

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022ByMEDIA LINE
A VIEW OF the Israeli Leviathan gas field gas processing rig near Caesarea.

Algeria, Mali at center of Russia-Africa-EU issues

Algeria's reserves of natural gas have raised its importance as European countries race for alternatives to Russian supplies.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A demonstrator waves an Algerian flag

Elharrar vows involvement if Israel-Cyprus gas field dispute unresolved

Israel and Cyprus have been involved in a years-long dispute over the development of the Aphrodite-Yishai gas field in the Mediterranean.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022ByLAHAV HARKOV
An Israeli gas platform, controlled by a U.S.-Israeli energy group, is seen in the Mediterranean sea, some 15 miles (24 km) west of Israel's port city of Ashdod