Israeli Energy Ministry Okays Gas Flow to Egypt through Jordan

An Israeli gasoline platform is seen within the Mediterranean sea, off the coast of Israel’s port metropolis of Ashdod August 1, 2014. (Reuters)

Extra Israeli pure gasoline will movement to Egypt by way of a brand new route by Jordan by the top of February, Israel’s Power Ministry stated on Wednesday.

The ministry stated the brand new route was permitted due to rising demand in Egypt, which produces its personal gasoline however nonetheless wants imports from Israel’s Leviathan offshore gasoline discipline. Leviathan additionally provides Jordan.

Round 2.5-3 billion cubic meters (bcm) will movement to Egypt by way of the brand new route in 2022, probably growing to 4 bcm within the coming years, the ministry stated.