Israel Gas Connections
Israel transformed into a significant gas producer with Tamar (2013) and Leviathan (2019) coming online. The country now exports gas to Egypt and Jordan, with potential for joint infrastructure with Cyprus targeting European markets.
35+
Tcf Discovered
3
Producing Fields
2013
First Production
12
Bcm/year Export
Major Gas Fields
Leviathan
Discovered 2010 · Operated by Chevron
22 Tcf
Producing Tamar
Discovered 2009 · Operated by Chevron
10 Tcf
Producing Karish
Discovered 2019 · Operated by Energean
2.4 Tcf
Producing Tanin
Discovered 2012 · Operated by Energean
1.2 Tcf
Development Cyprus-Israel Cooperation
EastMed Pipeline Project
The EastMed pipeline is a proposed 1,900 km subsea pipeline connecting Israeli and Cypriot gas to Greece and Italy. If built, it would be the world's longest and deepest subsea pipeline.
1,900 km
Length
$6-7B
Cost
10-20
Bcm/year
3,000 m
Max Depth
Status: While technically feasible, the project faces economic challenges. EU dropped funding in 2022, but discussions continue at intergovernmental level.
Shared Infrastructure Potential
- Joint offshore processing facilities
- Shared pipeline to Egypt LNG
- Coordinated European export strategy
Bilateral Agreements
- 2010: EEZ delimitation agreement
- 2020: Energy cooperation MoU
- EMGF joint membership
Cyprus vs Israel Comparison
| Metric | Cyprus 🇨🇾 | Israel 🇮🇱 |
|---|---|---|
| Discovered Reserves | 14-21 Tcf | 35+ Tcf |
| First Discovery | 2011 | 2009 |
| First Production | 2027-2028 (planned) | 2013 |
| Export Status | Planning | Exporting |
| Major Operator | ENI, ExxonMobil | Chevron |