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The move that could bring billions to Israel: Energy giant moves closer

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:10:00 GMT

ExxonMobil is in talks with Energean to explore gas and oil in Israel as part of a new tender, boosting supply, competition and state revenue.

Renewed U.S.-Iran tensions trigger fresh surge in oil prices

BY IN COOPERATION WITH TRADINGVIEW — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:00:28 GMT

Israel launches new search for natural gas in the Mediterranean Sea

BY JAMES GENN — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:59:09 GMT

The new gas exploration process comes alongside plans for a 150km. electricity cable linking southern and central Israel.

'Israel must not lose this opportunity': Former Biden official warns about Israel's role in IMEC

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:14:28 GMT

Samantha Sutton, a fellow at the Atlantic Council and former Director at the US National Security Council, spoke to the Post on the sidelines of an IMEC Initiative workshop hosted in Haifa.

ESCO Israel announces plan to tackle AI data centers consumption crisis without new power plants

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:02:00 GMT

According to the company, the current inefficiencies in the Israeli energy sector amount to approximately 20% of total consumption, representing some NIS 5 billion a year that could be saved.

Turning ideas into products: Mekorot and Google Cloud's innovation hackathon

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:55:07 GMT

Areas examined included improving the reliability of water supply, streamlining operational and control processes

Iran sold 50 million barrels of oil since the lifting of the American blockade

BY AMIT AVITAN — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:55:00 GMT

According to expert estimates, Iran's revenues total approximately $3.5 billion – based on oil prices over the past two weeks.

Israel electric corporation chairman supports competition, electricity prices among lowest globally

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:50:00 GMT

Doron Arbely: Opposes tax hikes, calls for lower VAT and more business certainty.

Mekorot raises NIS 1.75 billion after bond offering draws NIS 3 billion in demand

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:46:18 GMT

Mekorot Chairman Moshe Shimoni, "The fundraising will allow Mekorot to continue its critical investment program for developing Israel's water sector."

Israel’s largest electricity consumer changes direction: Mekorot to advance power plant development

BY YEHUDA SHARONI/MAARIV — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:50:00 GMT

National water company Mekorot launches strategy to build small power plants nationwide to secure independent energy for water pumps and ensure supply continuity.

Israel to assist Somaliland in developing its water sector

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:42:06 GMT

Energy Minister and Somaliland President agree on strategic cooperation

Two hydrogen refueling stations: The new step of the Ministry of Energy

BY YEHUDA SHARONI — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

The Ministry of Energy will invest NIS 70 million in energy projects in conflict zone communities. In the south, another investment plan is underway through the Hydrogen Valley project.

Israel's bomb shelter crisis: When sirens sound, millions of Israelis have nowhere safe to go

BY JUDITH SEGALOFF — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:01:17 GMT

Safe rooms save lives, but millions of Israelis remain without access to proper protection when sirens sound.

Netafim, Israel's drip irrigation developers, opens biggest manufacturing plant to date in Mexico

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 20:23:32 GMT

The 30,000-square-meter plant will supply farmers across North and Central America, and will be equipped with advanced automation systems to “ensure quality, efficiency, and reliability.”

Mekorot acquires wastewater facilities in Ashkelon and Netivot to support southern growth

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:38:32 GMT

Acting Mekorot CEO Danny Sofer, “A modern water sector does not end with water supply; it also includes treatment, reuse, and infrastructure management at the highest level."

Leviathan production capacity exceeds expectations

BY IDAN ERETZ/GLOBES/TNS — Thu, 28 May 2026 09:50:55 GMT

This will allow the Leviathan partners to significantly increase their production, which will be available for both the domestic economy and export.

Data centers take center stage as Keystone Infra posts solid Q1 2026

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 26 May 2026 20:58:55 GMT

As data centers become the backbone of the global economy, Israel's Keystone Infra is positioning itself as a key player in Israel's infrastructure sector

Building Israel, delivering returns: Inside Keystone’s infrastructure strategy

BY ALAN ROSENBAUM AND IN COOPERATION WITH KEYSTONE INFRA. — Thu, 21 May 2026 12:32:04 GMT

From power plants and transportation to data centers, Keystone Infra is positioning itself as a gateway for investors seeking long-term exposure to Israel’s growing infrastructure economy

Ashdod Port Company announces investment of $650,000 transforming CCTV cameras into smart eyes

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 18 May 2026 11:14:07 GMT

Shaul Schneider, Chairman of the Board of Ashdod Port Company, “Our investment in Conbo’s technology reflects a long-term strategic vision and our commitment to investing in technologies.”

“Within 5 to 6 Years, all of Israel will be connected to a single water network”

BY SHIRLY GOLAN — Wed, 13 May 2026 15:43:19 GMT

Danny Sofer, acting CEO of Mekorot takes pride in the company’s ability to maintain uninterrupted water supply even during wartime, stating, “Israel’s water sector is healthy and stable."

Connecting neighbors under fire: The story behind Angels of the Shelter

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Sun, 03 May 2026 12:45:14 GMT

What began as a hiking experience became a platform linking shelter owners with those without protection during wartime emergencies.

UAE exit weakens OPEC+ power over oil market but group to stay together, sources say - analysis

BY REUTERS — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:05:50 GMT

The exit would complicate OPEC+'s efforts to balance the market through supply adjustments because the group would have control over less of the global production.

Shlomo Group turns to Indian technicians in NIS 50m service-center expansion

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:21:16 GMT

The Israeli automotive group opened its first new service center in Holon, saying trained Indian staff will work alongside local technicians to address a sector-wide labor gap.

Bypassing closed skies: First-of-its-kind solution keeps e-commerce shipments flowing to Israel

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:46:25 GMT

A groundbreaking logistics solution is helping restore the flow of e-commerce shipments to Israel amid ongoing disruptions to international air travel.

Jerusalem razes Elie Wiesel Plaza for NIS 73m. underground passage to Shaare Zedek

BY JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:21:41 GMT

SZMC’s director-general Prof. Ofer Merin told In Jerusalem that when construction is completed, he will make sure that the Elie Wiesel Plaza and its garden are restored.

Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz as tankers move towards Strait

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN AND REUTERS — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:11:05 GMT

A group of around 20 ships, including container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers, was seen moving in the Gulf towards the exit via the Strait of Hormuz, according to ship tracking data.

Between Israel and Latin America, Ilan Goldfajn builds a quiet economic bridge

BY RONNIE ROSENMAN AND IN COLLABORATION WITH IDB GROUP — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:04:23 GMT

From water technology to start-ups, the IDB chief sees a growing opportunity for Israeli investors in a region of 660 million

US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say

BY REUTERS — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:55:09 GMT

The waiver, which the Treasury Department issued on March 20, allowed some 140 million barrels of oil to reach global markets and helped relieve pressure on energy supply during the war with Iran.

IMF warns Strait of Hormuz might never be back to normal

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:48:19 GMT

The IMF warned that the situation at Hormuz could be similar to the one in Bab-al-Mandeb, where shipping lanes haven’t yet recovered ever since the first Houthi attack.

Strait of Hormuz closure has raised oil prices, but not without precedent - analysis

BY HERB KEINON — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:40:52 GMT

Even as gas prices have risen in recent weeks, another set of numbers has remained relatively contained: the markets.