Prime minister approves fuel exports to Egypt
The $35 billion deal for the export of fuel to Egypt is formally underway. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed in a recorded video announcement that he has given approval to the deal after months of expectation.
As reported by “Globes” final week, after lengthy discussions between the fuel exploration partnerships, the Ministry of Vitality and Infrastructure, and the Prime Minister’s Workplace, it was determined to permit the export of 130 BCM (billion cubic meters) of fuel, which quantities to 22% of the Leviathan reservoir and nearly 13% of Israel’s complete pure fuel capability. The deal will triple Israel’s fuel exports to Egypt, and is earmarked for financing substantial infrastructure work within the Leviathan reservoir that may enhance its manufacturing charge.
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The companions within the Leviathan reservoir – NewMed Vitality (45.33%), Chevron (39.66%, and Ratio (15%) – agreed to a assured value for the home market. Additionally they agreed to present precedence to supplying the home market within the occasion of a breakdown within the Karish, Tanin, or Tamar reservoirs.
NewMed Vitality CEO Yossi Abu mentioned, “It is a historic day for the pure fuel business that ensures continued funding in Israel and cerates regulatory stability for years to return. Approval of the exports ensures engaging costs and vitality safety for Israel, and paves the best way to the funding of billions in increasing Leviathan. We now intend to make a last funding resolution on the enlargement undertaking very shortly.”
On the Tel Aviv Inventory Alternate this morning, NewMed Vitality is up 3.24% and Ratio is up 3.37%.
Printed by Globes, Israel enterprise information – en.globes.co.il – on December 18, 2025.
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