The move comes as Israel is seeking to export more gas to Europe.
Israel’s NewMed Energy announced on Tuesday plans to boost gas exports to global markets from the Leviathan field in the eastern Mediterranean.
The company said it wants to construct along with its partners a floating liquified natural gas facility with an annual production of 4.6 tons of liquified natural gas. The purpose of the facility will be to boost gas sales to “global markets” as well as to Israel’s domestic supply, according to the letter NewMed Energy sent to the Israel Securities Authority and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Israel already exports gas to Egypt and Jordan. Israeli Energy Minister Israel Katz visited Cairo this month. The visit indicated Israel and Egypt’s strengthening energy ties, despite disagreements on Israeli policies toward the Palestinians.
Source: Al Monitor