Energy ministry

Bazan's evacuation in doubt: Political shift may affect the plan to relocate the refineries

Evacuating Haifa Bay refineries faces doubt after the government change. Behind it: Close ties between Bazan Chairman Kaplinsky and Eizenkot, alongside ongoing controversy over the site's future.

Haifa Oil Refineries.
This picture taken on January 22, 2024 shows a section of JT-60SA, the world's biggest experimental nuclear fusion reactor at Naka Fusion Institute in Naka city of Ibaraki Prefecture.

Energy ministry calls for billions in nuclear fusion investments to compete globally

Water discharging from a desalination plant into the Zalmon River and into the Sea of Galilee, March 4, 2026.

Water sector 'fully stable' following assessment, reservoirs to be filled over weekend

US President Donald Trump reacts as he and members of his administration deliver remarks to reporters on the Trump administration's support for coal energy production, among other topics, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington

Trump declares national emergency, bans some foreign power equipment over security threats


IAEA chief Grossi discusses Iran, Syria non-proliferation with US Energy Secretary Wright

Grossi arrived in the US ahead of the launch of the IAEA's initiative ATLAS, designed to aid the deployment of civil nuclear applications at sea.

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi and US Energy Secretary Chris Wright, August 25, 2026.

Exiled Palestinian official walks back Jared Kushner ceasefire claim as Israeli strikes hit Gaza

"Mr. Jared Kushner confirmed to us that he had agreed with the Israeli side to halt the attacks on Gaza beginning tomorrow morning," Mohammad Dahlan wrote before removing the claims.

Palestinian militant group Hamas fighters secure an area before handing over two Israeli hostages to a Red Cross team in Khan Yunis.

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

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.

Expansive view of offshore wind turbines. Ilustrative.

Energy minister touts oil pipeline to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Israel already has existing infrastructure with a pipeline between Eilat and Ashkelon, but infrastructure would be needed to connect Arab countries if they were willing.

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

Israel launches new search for natural gas in the Mediterranean Sea

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

 View of the Israeli Leviathan gas field gas processing rig near the Israeli city of Caesarea, on January 31, 2019.

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

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

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.

Gas station

War with Iran exposes Israel's critical energy vulnerabilities

Energy sources were front and center in the war with Iran making clear that Israel must do more to secure its critical power infrastructure

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

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

Eli Cohen told The Jerusalem Post that coordination between the United States and Israel has led to “a very strong and deadly combination.”

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

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.