The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced today (Tuesday) an update on the new offshore natural gas pipeline project between Ashdod and Ashkelon. The ministry described the national infrastructure project as a significant milestone in developing Israel’s energy sector.
1+The project is designed to strengthen Israel’s energy security and ensure reliable, continuous natural gas supply to the economy. The new pipeline, spanning approximately 46 kilometers, is expected to significantly improve redundancy and operational flexibility in the national transmission system. It will also help meet the growing demand in southern Israel.
Chaim Melamed, Senior Director of Engineering and Safety Supervisor at the Natural Gas Authority, said: “This is a national and complex project of very high importance to the energy sector that enables improved reliability and functional continuity and increased redundancy of the transmission system. The pipeline will enable increased supply capacity to the domestic market and for export.”
1+Beyond the domestic response, the project is expected to enable expansion of Israel’s natural gas exports to Egypt. This move will increase state revenues, deepen regional cooperation, and establish Israel’s position as a central energy player in the region, while strengthening economic and strategic ties between the countries.