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Israel to assist Somaliland in developing its water sector

Energy Minister and Somaliland President agree on strategic cooperation

Israel’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Cohen, and Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdullahi have agreed to strengthen and deepen cooperation between their countries
Gas station

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

Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire following a projectile impact on a refinery on Haifa on March 30.

War with Iran exposes Israel's critical energy vulnerabilities

Eli Cohen, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure attends Economic Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on February 25, 2026.

Israel can topple Iranian regime, war may last a few weeks, Energy Minister Eli Cohen tells 'Post'


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.

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

Israel to shut down UNRWA's water, electricity after demolition of HQ, Eli Cohen tells 'Post'

Israel's energy minister: “In principle, the law was passed about two weeks ago. Warning letters have already been sent to properties that we identified as belonging to UNRWA.”

A man walks near fallen cables at the Jerusalem headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in east Jerusalem, January 20, 2026

Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop

The reduction in coal dust pollution is expected to be significant, about 80% of current levels, and the monitoring will enable close oversight of emissions and pollutants.

File photo: A general view of Israel Electric Corp's Orot Rabin coal-fired power station is seen on the Mediterranean coast near the central town of Hadera April 24, 2013.

Israel to Europe gas pipeline idea back on table, Minister Eli Cohen tells 'Post'

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen met with energy ministers from Greece, Cyprus, and the United States to discuss cooperation on the project.

A meeting of energy ministers from Greece, Cyprus, the United States, and Israel, November 6, 2025.

Israel on track to produce one-third of its power from renewables by 2030, minister says

In August 2024, Israel’s Energy Ministry presented a plan for reaching net zero emissions in the energy market by 2050. 

 A STATION OF wind turbines in the Golan Heights.

Algeria names Sifi Ghrieb as prime minister, announces new government

Ghrieb’s emphasis on economic advancement signals that Algeria’s government will prioritize stability and growth as it navigates regional and domestic pressures. 

A man stands behind the curtain in a polling booth during the presidential election in Algiers, Algeria September 7, 2024.

Shared vision of alignment: Azerbaijan's strategically important energy deal with Israel - opinion

SOCAR’s expanding footprint in Israel could eventually open new routes and strategies for future export diversification in the region.

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Israel to resume natural gas exports when military deems it's safe, energy minister says

Cohen acknowledged that victory against Iran could take weeks, but Israel's energy demands could be met.

The gas platform for Leviathan, Israel's largest gas field is seen from a helicopter near Haifa bay, northern Israel, August 1, 2023.

Haifa oil refinery's facilities shut down following Iranian missile strike

The company stated that it is collaborating with the Israel Electric Corporation, which "immediately mobilized," to restore a regular electricity supply to the complex as quickly as possible.

 Fire rises from the Bazan power plant in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, June 15, 2025.

Azerbaijan's SOCAR set to sign Israel gas exploration agreement

One of the major players behind SOCAR's expansion of activities in Israel is NewMed Energy CEO Yossi Abu.

Tamar gas field‏