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The Natural Gas Authority, part of Israel\u2019s Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, released its 2024 gas market report today (Wednesday), revealing a new production record: 27.1 billion cubic meters (BCM) of natural gas were extracted in Israel. Of that total, approximately 13.2 BCM were exported to Egypt and Jordan \u2013 accounting for nearly 49% of annual output. For comparison, exports in 2020 amounted to just 4.3 BCM.<\/p>\n
Israeli Gas Exports Break Records<\/strong> \nThe trend is clear: Egypt and Jordan are increasingly reliant on Israeli energy \u2013 not only for domestic consumption but also as an economic engine. Egypt, in particular, re-exports Israeli gas as liquefied natural gas (LNG), bolstering its international trade.<\/p>\nEgyptian border | Photo: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Alongside exports, the domestic market consumed 13.9 BCM \u2013 a 5.6% rise in demand compared to the previous year. Most of the increase came from the electricity sector, which used 10.9 BCM, with private power producers accounting for the bulk of that usage.<\/p>\n
Domestic industry also saw a growth of about 6%, supported by new connections to the gas distribution network. This growth occurred despite global gas prices remaining unstable \u2013 with Israel maintaining price stability through long-term contracts.<\/p>\nIsraeli gas platform in the Mediterranean | Photo: Shutterstock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Gas Infrastructure as a Diplomatic Asset<\/strong> \nThe sharp rise in gas exports strengthens not only Israel\u2019s economy but also its strategic regional position. As Arab countries depend on Israeli gas to power their plants and support their own exports, economic ties evolve into a moderating force in the diplomatic arena. In an era marked by instability, this kind of energy dependence may prove to be one of Israel\u2019s most valuable strategic assets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Despite the war and global price volatility, Israel\u2019s gas sector continues to thrive: In 2024 alone, nearly half of Israel\u2019s natural gas production was exported \u2013 primarily to Arab nations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":40,"featured_media":24803,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,8,85],"tags":[1636,5272,5262,1480,1831,2002,6168,3977,6167,4013],"class_list":["post-24801","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-economy","category-politics","category-positive-moment","tag-egypt","tag-energy-exports","tag-gas","tag-israel","tag-israeli-economy","tag-jordan","tag-lng","tag-middle-east-diplomacy","tag-natural-gas-market","tag-regional-cooperation"],"yoast_head":"\n
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