Energy Ministry opens Israel’s Mediterranean for new gas exploration

"A year and a half ago when I entered my position, the gas was stuck, the sea was closed and the sector was strangled,” Steinitz said, at a Jerusalem press conference. “We are changing this picture."

National Infrastructure, Energy and Water Ministry director-general Shaul Meridor (left) and Minister Yuval Steinitz (right) declare Israel's waters open for new gas exploration

(photo credit: SHLOMI AMSALLEM)

BySHARON UDASIN

NOVEMBER 15, 2016 16:06

Updated: NOVEMBER 16, 2016 01:13

Energy Ministry opens Israel’s Mediterranean for new gas exploration

"A year and a half ago when I entered my position, the gas was stuck, the sea was closed and the sector was strangled,” Steinitz said, at a Jerusalem press conference. “We are changing this picture."

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Energy Ministry opens Israel’s Mediterranean for new gas exploration

"A year and a half ago when I entered my position, the gas was stuck, the sea was closed and the sector was strangled,” Steinitz said, at a Jerusalem press conference. “We are changing this picture."

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