Natural gas

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz trump card is losing strategic value, expert tells 'Post' - interview

Although 14 to 15 million barrels of oil passed through Hormuz per day before the war, an expert told the Post that it was entirely possible to manage without much of that supply.

Lightning occurs when META 4, an Oil Products Tanker, sails into Muscat Anchorage on March 21, 2026 at Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman.President Donald Trump had threatened to attack Iran's energy infrastructure if it did not end its de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by March 23.
A general view shows the Awad oil field in the eastern Qamishli countryside in northeastern Syria, on February 15, 2026; illustrative

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

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

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


Russian gas supplies to Poland, Bulgaria halted - reports

Poland has repeatedly said it would not agree to Russia's demand to pay in roubles for gas it buys from Gazprom under new rules Moscow announced last month.

 The logo of Gazprom company is seen on the facade of a business centre in Saint Petersburg, Russia March 31, 2022.

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.

 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.”

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.

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.

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.

  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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

A demonstrator waves an Algerian flag