Leviathan

US energy giant Murphy enters Israeli gas exploration market in partnership with Ratio Energies

The two companies were formally awarded exploration licenses for Zone G as part of Israel's Fourth Offshore Bid Round, marking Murphy's first operational entry into Israel and the Mediterranean.

A view of the platform of the Leviathan natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea is pictured from the Israeli northern coastal city of Caesarea on January 25, 2022.
Yanki Quint at the real estate conference at the Peres Academic Center.

Yanki Quint appointed chairman of NewMed Energy

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, Energy and Infrastructure Minster Eli Cohen  visit the Leviathan gas platform, October 22, 2026.

WATCH; Netanyahu visits Leviathan gas platform as Israel projects NIS 350 billion in energy revenue

Leviathan reservoir.

$6.7 Billion: Leviathan reservoir energy deal approved


Israeli and Egyptian ministers visit the Leviathan natural gas rig

"This is the first and largest cooperation of its kind since the peace agreement signed between Egypt and Israel 40 years ago," Steinitz said.

Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz (L) and Energy Minister Yuval Steinitz (R)

Chevron fined for Leviathan gas platform air emission violation

This latest sanction follows a NIS 3.8m. fine that Noble Energy was handed last month for violating its permit for gas flow into the sea.

The Leviathan gas platform pictured in the Mediterranean Sea

Noble Energy fined over NIS 3.7 million for violations at Leviathan rig

"The ministry considers the violations to be serious and emphasizes that it will not allow the operation of facilities at sea without full transparency."

The Leviathan gas platform pictured in the Mediterranean Sea.

Knesset to debate Chevron decision to stop sales to IEC on Wednesday

Last week, Noble Energy, the operator of the Tamar offshore gas field, suspended the supply of gas to the IEC following the completion of its acquisition by energy giant Chevron.

The Leviathan gas platform pictured in the Mediterranean Sea

The Wild Ox, the Leviathan and be sure what you pray for!

In this real world of disappointment and weakness, as the High Holy Days come nigh, we recall Isaiah speaking for God who promises “Shalom, shalom to those far and those near.”

A fresco depicting Isaiah painted by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel

Environmental Protection Ministry to drill in preparation for oil spill

The exercise will include fire and rescue units, coastal and local authorities, as well as government ministries and other relevant bodies.

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.

Israel enters pipeline agreement with Greek, Cyprus leaders

Netanyahu invites other countries to join “alliance in the Eastern Mediterranean” for economic benefit and stability.

East-Med gas deal signed by Cyprus, Greece and Israel, January 2020

Leviathan gas rig continues operations despite Turboexpander suspension

Earlier on Sunday, the Energy Ministry said in a statement that the security torch at the rig had been lit as a precautionary measure, to prevent air pollution.

The Leviathan gas platform pictured in the Mediterranean Sea.

Noble Energy violated Leviathan air emissions permit, says ministry

The Environmental Protection Ministry announced that it would commence enforcement proceedings.

The Leviathan gas platform pictured in the Mediterranean Sea.

Gas production renewed at offshore Leviathan platform

Initial investigations found that the incident was caused by an error in the gas detectors on the platform, causing the alert to be activated due to concerns of a leak. The alert was a false alarm.

A photo taken overnight by a resident opposite the offshore Leviathan natural gas platform, Feb. 10, 2020