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Tshuva blows Up $6.7 Billion gas deal

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:15:00 GMT

NewMed Energy and Ratio void $6.7B Dalia gas deal over approval delays. Dalia rejects claim, insists terms were met, and considers taking legal action.

American, Russian officials meet on bringing US investor into Nord Stream gas pipeline to Germany

BY REUTERS — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:43:48 GMT

The discussions included Kirill Dmitriev, a close adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump, the people said.

Israel's electricity reform: Israelis are leaving one of the country's oldest companies

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:10:00 GMT

In September, 24,000 switching requests were submitted, offering household savings. Minister Eli Cohen: "The most important reform since cellular."

$6.7 Billion: Leviathan reservoir energy deal approved

BY LIAT RON — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Mega-deal in energy sector: Competition Commissioner approves natural gas agreement between Dalia and Leviathan partnership valued at approximately $6.7 billion.

The climate crisis, national resilience, and the unifying power of water

BY BARAK GRABER — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:12:35 GMT

Mekorot has proven that water management does not begin and end with technology, but with a holistic framework.

Yitzhak Tshuva’s Ithaca Energy invests $860 million in Canadian oil drilling

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT

North Sea-focused Ithaca purchases producing oil assets in Canada for $860m. Deal involves 103 million barrels at an average price of $8 per barrel.

Bank Hapoalim to finance Stark Power with $85 million

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:32:58 GMT

The deal helps the energy firm created by former Enlight and Nofar executives expand in the US to acquire and build new energy and storage projects.

Renewed Middle East tensions send Brent Crude above $100

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TRADINGVIEW — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:32:11 GMT

Brent crude tops $100 as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions disrupt the Strait of Hormuz, fueling inflation fears and putting fresh pressure on global markets.

On the way to an Israeli AI crisis: Avi Simhon’s unusual warning

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:25:00 GMT

National Economic Council head Avi Simhon slammed power grid regulators for blocking data centers, assuring no energy shortages will occur by 2031.

Jerusalem's L3 opens after years of delays, turning one light rail line into a network

BY SHIR PERETS — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 18:55:00 GMT

Jerusalem's new L3 line connects Haturim with Malha, creating the city's first interconnected light rail network after years of construction, disruption and delays.

Iranian oil supplies to China tighten as US blockade cuts Tehran's crude exports

BY REUTERS — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:25:49 GMT

Trade sources say Iranian crude offers to China have declined and prices have risen as Washington's blockade disrupts Tehran's oil shipments.

Mekorot launches tender for solar and energy storage facilities at water reservoirs

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:46:36 GMT

The national water company plans to build up to 10 solar energy facilities with a combined generation capacity of about 100 megawatts.

'Going blue': Israel invests in marine-related renewable energies with Innovation Authority fund

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:32:31 GMT

The initiative consists of NIS 6 million in investments, NIS 3 million of which will be drawn from the Israel Citizens Fund of the Energy Ministry.

Israeli startup creates ‘virtual power plants' to solve the data center energy crisis - interview

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:27:28 GMT

Omer Kriger, the CEO and Co-founder of nGrid, talked to The Jerusalem Post about how his company is transforming batteries into a “virtual power plant.”

Ashdod Port showcases maritime innovation hub at international conference in Germany

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:18:56 GMT

Delegation to the All About Ports 2026 conference aims to expand global partnerships and support Israeli startups entering international markets.

Mekorot inaugurates new Shluhot Reservoir as part of NIS 600M water infrastructure project

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 14:29:12 GMT

The reservoir, named after former deputy prime minister David Levy, is part of a project that will connect Beit She'an, Emek HaMaayanot and the Jordan Valley to Israel's National Water System.

The move that could bring billions to Israel: Energy giant moves closer

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:10:00 GMT

ExxonMobil is in talks with Energean to explore gas and oil in Israel as part of a new tender, boosting supply, competition and state revenue.

Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions trigger fresh surge in oil prices

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TRADINGVIEW — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:28 GMT

Israel launches new search for natural gas in the Mediterranean Sea

BY JAMES GENN — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:59:09 GMT

The new gas exploration process comes alongside plans for a 150km. electricity cable linking southern and central Israel.

'Israel must not lose this opportunity': Former Biden official warns about Israel's role in IMEC

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:14:28 GMT

Samantha Sutton, a fellow at the Atlantic Council and former Director at the US National Security Council, spoke to the Post on the sidelines of an IMEC Initiative workshop hosted in Haifa.

ESCO Israel announces plan to tackle AI data centers consumption crisis without new power plants

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:02:00 GMT

According to the company, the current inefficiencies in the Israeli energy sector amount to approximately 20% of total consumption, representing some NIS 5 billion a year that could be saved.

Turning ideas into products: Mekorot, Commit, and Google Cloud's innovation hackathon

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:55:07 GMT

Areas examined included improving the reliability of water supply, streamlining operational and control processes

Iran sold 50 million barrels of oil since the lifting of the American blockade

BY AMIT AVITAN — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:55:00 GMT

According to expert estimates, Iran's revenues total approximately $3.5 billion – based on oil prices over the past two weeks.

Israel electric corporation chairman supports competition, electricity prices among lowest globally

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:50:00 GMT

Doron Arbely: Opposes tax hikes, calls for lower VAT and more business certainty.

Mekorot raises NIS 1.75 billion after bond offering draws NIS 3 billion in demand

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:46:18 GMT

Mekorot Chairman Moshe Shimoni, "The fundraising will allow Mekorot to continue its critical investment program for developing Israel's water sector."

Israel’s largest electricity consumer changes direction: Mekorot to advance power plant development

BY YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:50:00 GMT

National water company Mekorot launches strategy to build small power plants nationwide to secure independent energy for water pumps and ensure supply continuity.

Israel to assist Somaliland in developing its water sector

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:42:06 GMT

Energy Minister and Somaliland President agree on strategic cooperation

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

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

The Ministry of Energy will invest NIS 70 million in energy projects in conflict zone communities. In the south, another investment plan is underway through the Hydrogen Valley project.

Israel's bomb shelter crisis: When sirens sound, millions of Israelis have nowhere safe to go

BY JUDITH SEGALOFF — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:01:17 GMT

Safe rooms save lives, but millions of Israelis remain without access to proper protection when sirens sound.

Netafim, Israel's drip irrigation developers, opens biggest manufacturing plant to date in Mexico

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:23:32 GMT

The 30,000-square-meter plant will supply farmers across North and Central America, and will be equipped with advanced automation systems to “ensure quality, efficiency, and reliability.”