Leviathan

WATCH; Netanyahu visits Leviathan gas platform as Israel projects NIS 350 billion in energy revenue

During a visit to the Leviathan gas platform, Netanyahu touted natural gas as a strategic national asset, highlighting billions in state revenue, savings for Israeli families, and diplomatic benefits.

PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu, Energy and Infrastructure Minster Eli Cohen  visit the Leviathan gas platform, October 22, 2026.
Leviathan reservoir.

$6.7 Billion: Leviathan reservoir energy deal approved

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

Leviathan production capacity exceeds expectations

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

Leviathan gas field resumes operations after risk of strikes from Iran war outbreak


Egypt's power subsidy falls to zero in second half of 2019

It said its goal is to cut electricity subsidy spending to four billion Egyptian pounds for the full fiscal year.

Alexandria, Egypt

Offshore Leviathan gas platform commences full operations

The Leviathan reservoir is one of the largest natural-gas fields discovered worldwide in the last decade

The Leviathan gas platform, 10km. offshore Israel

Energy independence

The Leviathan gas platform, 10km. offshore Israel

Leviathan receives approval to complete start up operations next week

The Ministry of Environmental Protection has given the go ahead for operations to proceed after emissions from the platform were lower than forecast.

The Leviathan gas platform, 10km. offshore Israel

Experimental supply of Israeli natural gas reaches Jordan

The experimental pumping will continue for three months and will test the infrastructure prior to the flow of the actual commercial supply.

Jordanian protesters chant slogans during a protest against a government agreement to import natural gas from Israel, in Amman, Jordan, Sept. 30, 2016

A Netanyahu split-screen moment - analysis

It is a historic day – a day that will have a huge impact on Israel’s strategic position in the region, on its economy and on its environment.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a cabinet meeting, December 2019.

Leviathan gas platform’s final test ends successfully

“As we expected, there was no change in routine benzene concentrations,” the ministry said in a statement.

Bini Zomer at the beach opposite Leviathan on December 31, 2019

Leviathan gas field receives final approval hours before operation begins

The ministry stated that Noble Energy, the operator of the Leviathan gas platform, has held up to all required conditions.

An aerial view shows the newly arrived foundation platform of Leviathan natural gas field, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa

Electrical equipment of Israel-Jordan gas line torched

Jordanian citizens and politicians have expressed protest to the planned transfer of gas between the two nations.

An aerial view shows the newly arrived foundation platform of Leviathan natural gas field, in the Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Haifa

Postponed Leviathan gas platform test rescheduled for Tuesday

After numerous delays, the final, heavily-contested Leviathan gas platform test is set to take place on Tuesday

THE LEVIATHAN jacket.