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Israel's Leviathan Offshore Natural Gas Field Begins Production
(Times of Israel) Shoshanna Solomon - Gas began flowing from the Leviathan offshore natural gas field on Tuesday, the largest energy project in Israel's history. Yossi Abu, CEO of Delek Drilling LP, said, "For the first time since its establishment, Israel is now an energy powerhouse, able to supply all its energy needs and gaining energy independence. At the same time, we will be exporting natural gas to Israel's neighbors [Egypt and Jordan], thus strengthening Israel's position in the region." Located in the Mediterranean Sea 125 km. (77 miles) west of Haifa, the Leviathan field holds some 22 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas. The gas supply will enable Israel to phase out expensive and polluting imported coal for generating electricity.