Natural gas

Middle East natural resources reveal a hidden map of abundance and scarcity

The smaller resource base has pushed both countries to lean harder into non-oil sectors such as finance, logistics, and tourism.

A general view shows the Awad oil field in the eastern Qamishli countryside in northeastern Syria, on February 15, 2026; illustrative
Smoke rises from a gas tanker after a drone strike, maritime security firm Ambrey said, at Damietta port, Egypt, July 29, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a social media video.

Drone hits US-owned gas tanker at Egypt's Damietta port, security sources say

Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen, April 2, 2026.

Ships transiting via Bab el-Mandeb Strait at highest in a week, data shows

he receiving station for the Nord Stream 1 natural gas pipeline stands on July 11, 2022 near Lubmin, Germany.

West African leaders sign $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline agreement


Lured by profits, some shipowners brave mines and missiles to sneak oil past Iran

At least 10 ships operated by Greek companies, and at least two Chinese-operated vessels, have sailed through the strait between Iran and Oman since US and Israeli strikes began on February 28.

Tankers sail in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026.

Iran’s poorly maintained ‘dark fleet’ poses major risk for oil spill in Mideast - Guardian

Five of the ships were aging, very large crude carriers capable of holding about 300,000 tons of oil, meaning a single accident could dwarf past disasters, the report noted.

 US military forces boarded the crude oil tanker Aquila II in the Indian Ocean after pursuing it from the Caribbean. The vessel was accused of breaching Washington's blockade on sanctioned vessels traveling to or from Venezuela. February 9, 2026.

Hadera approves major coal reduction at Orot Rabin power station, pollution expected to drop

The reduction in coal dust pollution is expected to be significant, about 80% of current levels, and the monitoring will enable close oversight of emissions and pollutants.

File photo: A general view of Israel Electric Corp's Orot Rabin coal-fired power station is seen on the Mediterranean coast near the central town of Hadera April 24, 2013.

Iraq says gas supplies from Iran have been halted as Trump's 'maximum pressure' campaign kicks in

The ministry reported that 4,000 to 4,500 megawatts of power have been lost from the electrical system due to the halt in Iranian gas supplies.

Cracked brick wall painted with a Iranian flag on the left and a Iraqi flag on the right.

Greek firm Energean to supply Cyprus with gas from Israel’s Karish field

If the project is approved by the Cypriot government, Cyprus will become the third country to import natural gas from Israel after Egypt and Jordan.

: London-based Energean's drill ship begins drilling at the Karish natural gas field offshore Israel in the east Mediterranean May 9, 2022.

Azerbaijan, an Israel-Syria bridge of peace - opinion

Azerbaijan’s diplomatic rise is no coincidence. Years of energy-driven partnerships and strategic foresight have transformed Baku into a reliable regional actor.

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Shared vision of alignment: Azerbaijan's strategically important energy deal with Israel - opinion

SOCAR’s expanding footprint in Israel could eventually open new routes and strategies for future export diversification in the region.

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Chevron Executive stated: "We kept projects in Israel ongoing, even amidst the war."

At the Maariv and Walla economic conference Chevron's leader in Israel addressed challenges and discussed the company's social responsibility investments

 Chevron Managing Director Jeff Ewing: "Contractors initially hesitated to come to Israel."

Can Gold Outperform Bitcoin? | Jason Shapiro

Jason Shapiro discusses the current market landscape. He expresses caution on gold and silver, while highlighting potential in natural gas.

 Can GOLD Outperform Bitcoin  Jason Shapiro

Sustainable energy is best for Israel's national security - opinion

Decentralizing Israel’s energy grid would transform our Achilles' heel into a suit of armor.

 The platform for Leviathan, Israel’s largest gas field, is viewed from a helicopter near Haifa Bay.