Energy

Qatari electricity lifeline for Lebanon includes two power plants, LNG supply deal

Qatar plans to build two power plants in Lebanon within three years and sign a 20-year LNG supply deal as part of a broader effort to revive the country's struggling electricity sector.

Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (R) and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani arrive at the Governmental Palace during an official visit in Beirut on October 16, 2026.
Aftermath of massive Russian attack against Ukraine that left over half a million without power, October 19, 2026.

Massive overnight Russian attack leaves over half a million Ukrainians without power, Zelensky says

US-China space race is heating up

Are US, Israel racing to deploy space-based lasers or orbital weapons first? - analysis

Bini Zomer, GM for Corporate Affairs & Joint Ventures at Chevron Mediterranean Limited

Chevron’s GM for Corporate Affairs and Joint Ventures at Jpost Diplomatic Conference


Israel launches new search for natural gas in the Mediterranean Sea

The new gas exploration process comes alongside plans for a 150km. electricity cable linking southern and central Israel.

 View of the Israeli Leviathan gas field gas processing rig near the Israeli city of Caesarea, on January 31, 2019.

ESCO Israel announces plan to tackle AI data centers consumption crisis without new power plants

According to the company, the current inefficiencies in the Israeli energy sector amount to approximately 20% of total consumption, representing some NIS 5 billion a year that could be saved.

 View of the Power Station in Hadera, on Janury 27, 2018.

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Israel lacks plan for gas, mortgages, public spending, government probe finds

The most serious finding concerned natural gas, which provides about 70% of Israel’s electricity.

An electricity pole is seen in Israel, January 28, 2026 (illustrative)

Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis

Investments in new pipelines and energy products will be a key feature in the new regional order.

Gas flares burn at the Rumaila oil field during an armed patrol by Iraqi Energy Police in Basra, Iraq, June 8, 2026.

Israel’s largest electricity consumer changes direction: Mekorot to advance power plant development

National water company Mekorot launches strategy to build small power plants nationwide to secure independent energy for water pumps and ensure supply continuity.

Mekorot – International Water Powerhouse.

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

The Ministry of Energy will invest NIS 70 million in energy projects in conflict zone communities. In the south, another investment plan is underway through the Hydrogen Valley project.

Gas station

Syrian Petroleum Company signs new gas deal with US energy companies ConocoPhillips and Novaterra

The state media report added that the agreement was signed at the Ministry of Energy headquarters in Damascus.

Conoco gas plant after it came under the control of the Syrian government following the withdrawal of the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), in the countryside of Deir al-Zor, Syria, January 19, 2026.

Iran will connect electric grid to Qatar in near future, Tehran's energy minister says - report

Iran will soon begin implementing a long-planned electricity grid connection with Qatar, Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi said, adding that Tehran is also studying similar links with other Gulf states.

An illustration of Iran's flag and an electric pylon network.

Qatar sent 'secret deal' to Iran in order to avoid strikes on energy infrastructure - report

An official described the report as an example "of how hedging works behind the scenes with Gulf states and their communications with Iran.”

A Qatar flag in front of the Doha skyline on September 20, 2025.