By TOVAH LAZAROFF 02/06/2011 02:54 Netanyahu, Blair announce potential resumption of project; “I think this is good for prosperity and peace,” PM says. Israel expects to resume talks with the Palestinians on the development of two natural- gas fields off the Gaza coast with an eye toward opening them within a year and a half. […]

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The import project would cost an estimated $300 million, and that’s before any gas is purchased; planners intend to have it live by the end of 2012. By Avi Bar-Eli Israel has been planning to set up infrastructure for importing liquid natural gas and the explosion along the Egypt pipeline may kick-start that. On Thursday, […]

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Explosion at gas terminal in Sinai disrupted the fuel to supply to Israel; Egypt supplies Israel with over 40 percent of its natural fuel. By Haaretz Service and The Associated Press An explosion at an Egyptian gas terminal that disrupted the supply of fuel to Israel had government officials pressing Sunday to speed development of […]

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Timing is perfect for the Tamar gas field firms, says analyst Eran Levy. By Lior Zeno and TheMarker Leader Capital Markets’ equity analysts are smiling on Israel’s natural gas exploration and production sector as Egypt erupts in violence. deep-sea rig at Tamar The deep-sea rig at Tamar, off the Haifa shoreline. “The risk premium associated […]

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By OREN KESSLER AND ASSOCIATED PRESS 02/05/2011 20:18 Landau: Flow of gas to Israel won’t be disrupted; El-Arish blast causes shut off of natural gas flow to Israel and Jordan. Talkbacks (10) An explosion shook a gas terminal in Egypt’s northern Sinai Peninsula on Saturday – setting off a massive blaze that was contained by […]

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Pipeline explosion in Sinai halts supply around region. By Avi Bar-Eli srael has various ways to produce electricity if it lacks Egyptian gas, government officials and the power utility said yesterday. At around 8 A.M. yesterday, an explosion shook the measuring station along the pipeline supplying Jordan and Syria. That pipeline is 20 to 30 […]

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The disruption of natural gas supply from Egypt shows the extent of the Kingdom’s vulnerability regarding energy needs. The gas pipeline from Al Arish to Aqaba was damaged by an explosion on Saturday, reportedly the act of extremists who intended to damage the Arish-Ashkelon line supplying Israel with natural gas. Jordan produces 80 per cent […]

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AMMAN (JT) – The suspension in the supply of natural gas from Egypt will not affect households, as gas distributed to homes is produced in the Kingdom, the Royal Scientific Society (RSS) announced on Sunday. In a statement released yesterday, the RSS said LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) is produced at the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company […]

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By Taylor Luck AMMAN – The energy sector took a hit on Saturday morning after an explosion in the Sinai Peninsula damaged a strategic natural gas line to the Kingdom. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources confirmed that an explosion targeting gas lines in Al Arish resulted in a complete suspension in the supply […]

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By Taylor Luck AMMAN – The Jordan Atomic Energy Commission (JAEC) is set to launch this month a tender for a private sector partner to help run and operate the Kingdom’s first nuclear power plant. Energy officials are reaching out to an established international nuclear power operator to share the burden of costs and provide […]

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By David Krantz NEW YORK (Feb. 4, 2011) — This month, the Knesset will make one of the most important votes in its history. After all, it’s not every day that a country has the opportunity to revolutionize life for its people. Of course, it’s not every day that a country discovers more than $300 […]

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By EHUD ZION WALDOKS 02/04/2011 06:07 Petition to court over questionable land acquisition led to Galant’s downfall. It was an extremely long shot case that even they themselves recognized as such, Green Movement head Prof. Alon Tal told The Jerusalem Post this week after Maj.-Gen. Yoav Galant’s appointment as IDF chief was revoked just two […]

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Update about the first 6 weeks We are happy and excited to share with you this first report about the launching of the EcoME Centre. After 6 weeks at the temporary site in Almog/Jericho junction (mutually accessible to Palestinians and Israelis) we wish to express our deep gratitude for all the help we have received […]

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By Hana Namrouqa AMMAN – Pumping from major water sources remained suspended on Thursday due to concerns over muddy water, leaving several west Amman neighbourhoods dry, according to officials and residents. As of Thursday morning, 50 per cent of Amman’s water sources was shut down after this week’s heavy rains washed dirt into dams and […]

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EDL insists Akkar region not subjected to extra-harsh electricity rationing schedule By Antoine Amrieh Friday, February 04, 2011 Listen to the Article – Powered by Solutions to power crimes slow to arrive AKKAR: Whenever television weather reports predict storms and a drop in temperatures, people start bracing themselves for the inevitable question: Will we have […]

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BEIRUT: Beirut MP Mohammad Qabbani filed an official question Wednesday over the Energy Ministry’s failure to hand over its national plan to guide water resources. Qabbani, who chairs Parliament’s committee on public works, transport, energy and water, expressed his concern about the national strategy, especially as “large budgets” have been set aside for dam projects […]

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By EHUD ZION WALDOKS 02/03/2011 07:49 Ad targeting overbuying at supermarkets part of the ministry’s new PR campaign entitled “Starting to Think Green.” The Environmental Protection Ministry launched a new ad last Wednesday night targeting overbuying at supermarkets. The move is part of the ministry’s new PR campaign entitled “Starting to Think Green,” illustrating the […]

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By SHARON WROBEL 02/03/2011 07:44 “Recovery of economic activity and employment that had started in mid- 2009 continued in the fourth quarter of 2010, central bank says. Rising commodity prices likely will boost inflation worldwide, with the higher cost of energy and food being the main concern in Israel, the Bank of Israel said Thursday. […]

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Before 2020, Shai Agassi believes, more people everywhere will be buying electric cars than those powered by gasoline. ‘Israel will become the first country in the world to put 100,000 all-electric cars on the road,’ he says Associated Press 01.29.11 Electric car pioneer Shai Agassi is a man with a startling prediction: Before 2020, he […]

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On January 24, Friends of the Earth Middle East (FoEME) Amman office brought together Jordanian decision makers and activist residents from the 8 Jordanian Good Water Neighbor communities to discuss the findings of FoEME’s economic analysis of policy options for water conservation in Jordan. Attendees included Jordanian parliamentarians from the Water and Agriculture Committee; representatives […]

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