Energy ministry
Energy ministry calls for billions in nuclear fusion investments to compete globally
The ministry proposed three different options for the national development in order to increase investment and development of nuclear fusion technologies within Israel.
Water sector 'fully stable' following assessment, reservoirs to be filled over weekend
Trump declares national emergency, bans some foreign power equipment over security threats
IAEA chief Grossi discusses Iran, Syria non-proliferation with US Energy Secretary Wright
Israeli, Egyptian energy ministers discuss natural gas trade plans
The two ministers discussed ongoing cooperation in the field of natural gas, and future plans to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
Sustainable transportation: NIS 6.5 m. electric transit system coming to Israel
The venture to improve Israel’s carbon footprint with cleaner methods of transportation will be a joint project shared between the Transportation, Environmental Protection, and Energy Ministries.
Israel mulling creative solutions to Lebanon gas dispute - Energy Min.
New Energy Minister Karin Elharrar met with the US negotiator to discuss disputed maritime border with Lebanon
US-Israel program announces $4 million in funding for clean energy tech
BIRD Energy aims to foster collaborative projects between Israeli and American companies
Israel, Cyprus and Greece agree to link power grids via subsea cable
With a length of about 1,500 km and a maximum depth of 2,700 metres, it will be the longest and deepest subsea electricity cable to have ever been constructed, the Energy Ministry said.
Do the Abraham Accords open up new energy opportunities? - comment
A key cooperation opportunity lies in the field of energy, and specifically alternative energy transportation methods from the Persian Gulf to Europe through the Mediterranean.
Any nuclear deal with Iran should be 'improved' - Israel Energy Minister
Steinitz, a close ally of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urged US President Joe Biden to put "enormous pressure" on Iran to change its behavior and dismantle its nuclear program.
Gas consumption drops, reflecting hit to tourism, travel industry
A new report by the Energy Ministry details the drops in the consumption of various gasses from 2019 to 2020, reflecting the hit the travel and tourism industry took from the pandemic.
Israel officially joins regional gas forum
Despite Israel’s key role in founding the EMGF, its official membership in the organization was held up due to opposition from Environmental Protection Minister Gila Gamliel.
Steinitz convenes team to raise Israel solar energy to 30% by 2030
"The decision we passed in the government sets a huge challenge for us to reach 30% solar energy by 2030," said Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz.
