Energy
Karish gas field resumes production
The Karish platform has been idle for 40 days and the total damage from gas field shutdown was about NIS 1.7 billion
$30M for an Israeli start-up on its way to becoming the Tesla of trains
Leviathan gas field resumes operations after risk of strikes from Iran war outbreak
Bahrain's Strait of Hormuz resolution runs into fresh obstacles at UN
Trump reviews options to curb energy prices as Iran strikes roil markets
Options include a joint release of crude oil from strategic reserves, restricting US exports, intervening in oil futures markets, waiving some federal taxes, and lifting the Jones Act requirements.
Lessons from Iran: Decentralized, renewable energy vital for Israel’s defense, expert tells 'Post'
“Once every small city has its own plan or facility, not only for renewable energy, it becomes far more difficult for a single strike to collapse the system,” he said.
Traders warn $100-a-barrel oil is imminent if Iran war keeps raging
While oil and gas prices have surged this week, as ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has all but halted, they remain far below the highs seen just after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Cheap energy – and earthquakes: The new power plant driving Britain crazy
The geothermal project at United Downs will power 10,000 homes and may enable district heating and lithium extraction, offering a clean energy solution while also causing minor earthquakes.
Dreaming big: “The vision is to connect Israel to a regional energy network”
Before 40, Sharon Hatzor, Deputy Director General for Policy & Strategy, plans Israel’s energy future: More renewables, decentralization, regional cooperation, and less focus on borders.
Ukraine claims blackmail by Hungary and Slovakia over energy
Shipments of Russian oil to Hungary and Slovakia have been cut off since January 27, when Kyiv says a Russian drone strike hit pipeline equipment in Western Ukraine.
Israel entered Gaza war without emergency plan for electricity, energy sectors, probe finds
A report by State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman revealed that Israel entered the October 7 war without an updated, fully implemented emergency framework for the electricity and energy sectors.
US transports nuclear microreactor for first time, showcasing potential to deploy nuclear power
“This gets us closer to deploy nuclear power when and where it is needed to give our nation’s warfighters the tools to win in battle,” said Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment.
Maduro still 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez tells NBC
Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez defends Maduro as the rightful leader and signals diplomatic progress with the US, amid growing cooperation and oil sales.
Why critical minerals are becoming Israel’s next strategic asset - opinion
The recent Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting signifies one of the most consequential shifts in global geopolitics today: the transformation of supply chains into instruments of strategic power.