Israel Shuts Leviathan Gas Field Amid Iran Conflict, Choking Supply to Egypt

After Iran strike, Israel prepares to shut two of its gas rigs

The security division of the Ministry opened the situation room in Jerusalem early in the morning, in order to continue to ensure that the supply continuity is maintained in the energy sector. By Avi Nachmani, JFeed Due to the situation following the Israeli attack on Iran and in accordance with security assessments, the Minister of Energy, Eli Cohen, will be able, in accordance with his authority, to order a temporary halt to some natural gas r…

Israel Shuts Leviathan Gas Field Amid Iran Conflict, Choking Supply to Egypt

Israel has ordered the shutdown of its massive Leviathan gas field, cutting off a critical supply line to Egypt just as regional tensions with Iran erupt into open conflict. Chevron, the operator of Leviathan, confirmed the halt on Friday after Israel’s Energy Ministry issued the order, citing escalating security threats. Energean Plc also suspended output from its Israeli assets. The Leviathan shutdown is already impacting gas flows to Egypt, a…

Israel closes Leviathan gas field after strikes on Iran, cutting supply to Egypt

The shutdown comes after Israel launched a series of air strikes on Iranian military and nuclear sites as well as key nuclear scientists and officials.

Israel Shuts Its Biggest Gas Field, Halting Supply to Egypt

Israel shut down production at its biggest natural gas field after it launched airstrikes against Iran, stopping supplies to import-dependent Egypt and raising conc…

Israel Orders Temporary Shutdown of Its Biggest Gas Field

Production halted at Chevron gas field following Middle East airstrikes

Israel ordered the halt of the offshore Leviathan field operated by Chevron due to security concerns, according to the Energy Ministry. The escalating tensions in the Middle East raise the risk of a wider war in a region that’s key to global energy supplies.