Energy

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.
Cooling towers at the former Three Mile Island Nuclear power plant during a tour by Constellation Energy in Londonderry Township, Pennsylvania, US, June 25, 2025

US transports nuclear microreactor for first time, showcasing potential to deploy nuclear power

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez looks on following a meeting with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright at Miraflores Palace, Caracas, Venezuela, February 11, 2026.

Maduro still 'legitimate president' of Venezuela, acting leader Delcy Rodriguez tells NBC

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other government officials pose for a family photo on the day of the Critical Minerals Ministerial, at the State Department in Washington, US, February 4, 2026.

Why critical minerals are becoming Israel’s next strategic asset - opinion


Syrian-Azerbaijani cooperation could reshape regional trade, experts say

Over the past two years, Syrian-Azerbaijani relations have seen notable progress after a prolonged period of stagnation.

 Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with President of Azerbaijan’s Republic Ilham Aliyev, July 12, 2025.

Israel may find itself without electricity in critical sites during wartime, new study suggests

With overreliance on natural gas, a lack of storage capacity, and excessive centralization in Israel’s electricity sector, it could lead to disruptions within the country during critical moments.

 An IDF tank operates in the Gaza Strip. May 10, 2025.

US energy chief cancels Israel visit amid dispute over gas deal with Egypt

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright canceled his Israel visit over Eli Cohen’s refusal to approve a $35b gas export deal with Egypt.

Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen.

Israeli breakthrough: The technology that could save the planet from global warming

Innovative SolCold technology cools the environment without using energy. Israeli entrepreneurs are promoting it to companies and organizations - from wineries and breweries to the military.

Global warming: melting glaciers at the poles; snowstorms and freezing temperatures in other regions.

Tens of millions invested: Bar-Ilan University launches world-class innovative R&D labs

NetZero Ventures and the National Energy Storage Institute launched labs at Bar-Ilan University to boost energy and climate tech development and commercialization with tens of millions invested.

Technion Labs

No. 36: Ofer Yannay and Amit Lang: Leaders in renewable energy and innovation

With Nofar Energy and Mekorot, Ofer Yannay and Amit Lang are shaping Israel's future.

(L-R): Amit Lang, Ofer Yannay

Baku's leverage: The Azerbaijani gas corridor and the Russian-Iranian connection - opinion

Azerbaijan’s role in the Russia-Iran gas corridor will be decisive. This initiative is not just an energy project but a strategic choice capable of reshaping the South Caucasus.

RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, earlier this month. There’s a deepening Russian-Iranian political alignment, says the writer.

Quiet takeover? Chinese contractors seize key role in Israel’s electricity build-out

The two new stations alone will account for roughly 10% of Israel’s non-renewable electricity supply.

 The industrial drive: How China's factories are pushing global electricity demand. Image: anek.soowannaphoom.

Gas and Gaza: Energy pact tests Israel – Egypt relations

A $35 billion Leviathan supply agreement collides with wartime politics as Jerusalem and Cairo test how far energy ties can stretch without breaking.

 The flags of Egypt, the Palestinian Authority, and Israel (illustrative)

COP30 absence: Can Israel maintain its global climate impact? - opinion

Israel's official absence from COP30 this year should be seen as a wake-up call by the country’s climate and development community.

One of the recent fires rages in the Eshtaol Forest in the Jerusalem Hills region.