Analysis Israeli Government Faces Crucial Decision on Reining in Natural Gas Cartel
At stake: the cost of living for ordinary Israelis, but also the ability of regulators to exercise control over the country’s natural gas industry
Avi Bar-Eli
Analysis U.S. Out, Russia In: Can Israel Stand Up to the New Sheriff in Town?
Russia’s growing presence in the Middle East includes economic interests like energy and arms. Israel should tread carefully as the new era evolves
Waze's New Route to World Domination: Carpooling
Gai Berkovich, the development director for the Google-owned company in Israel, tells Haaretz how the new carpool service wants to eliminate traffic, not fight it
Flow of Natural Gas, Used to Generate Half of Israel's Electrical Power, Halted Following Pipeline Fault
Repairs will be completed only Thursday, putting pressure on Israel’s power supply, possible shortages
After Eight Years, High Court Clears the Way for Class Action Against Israel Electric Corporation
Justices rule class actions against government companies are permissible, so badly paved roads are now also actionable
In Blow to Israel's Energy Sector, Partners Giving Up on Daniel Gas Field
But Bloomberg reports Shell is in early talks to buy Israeli natural gas for its Egyptian LNG plant
Egged Bus Group Wins Tel Aviv Light Rail Contract
But final award to operate Red Line hinges on antitrust approval
High Court Strikes Blow Against Israel’s Most Powerful Labor Unions
Justices signal that workers at state-owned monopolies can no longer strike in order to block industry reforms being undertaken by the government
Foreign Companies Wary of Operating Jerusalem's Light Rail Because It Traverses '67 Border
The most problematic parts of the proposed Green Line – a project that could cost as much as $1.4 billion – are said to be the ones that reach Mount Scopus and Gilo
Israel Electric Corporation Staffers Party Hard as Company Scrounges for Cash
State-owned utility’s union staged flashy staff event as labor action forces company to borrow money
Government Clashes With Court Over Israel Electric's Right to Strike
Judges angrily side with utility’s workers striking over reform of the electricity sector and state is fighting back
Israel Drilling-rights Auction Draws One Offer So Far; Deadline Extended
Energy officials put on brave face and extended deadline for proposals for a second time
Greece's Energean Submits Plan to Develop Israeli Gas Fields
Greek company aims to make final investment decision by end of 2017 and start pumping gas in 2020
Israeli Government Buckles to Unions, Guarantees 1,250 Port Jobs Until 2030
Transportation and Finance ministries do an about-face and promise unions unneeded work at a cost to taxpayers of up to $600 million
Deal to Dramatically Cut Cab Fares From Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport Falls Apart at Last Minute
Tender for new airport taxi service falls apart, but path cleared for all taxis to vie for travelers at Israel's Ben-Gurion International Airport
Israel's Energy Ministry Launches PR Campaign to Win Over Natural Gas Critics
The campaign is designed to encourage Israeli industry to use natural gas and thus reduce costs and air pollution, the ministry says
Analysis The Costliest Mistake in Israel’s History
In a report this week, the State Comptroller puts the excess cost Israelis are paying for natural gas from the offshore Tamar field at as much as $2.3 billion over 17 years
Israel's Mekorot Amasses Debt as Ambitious Desalination Project Goes Sour
Ashdod plant plagued by delays and technical problems, leaving state-owned company’s subsidiary unable to repay debt
Ashdod Port Charges Shabbat Rate on Sundays
Port charges extra 40% to load and unload goods on Shabbat - even when the work only starts the next day
New Tender Unlikely to Cut Cab Fares From Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport
Taxi firm could end up paying state more, not less, under changed terms
Karish Partners in Talks to Sell Gas to Private Power Plant in Israel
Deal would be first for energy company not part of the gas cartel.
Bar-Ilan Professor Was Top Earner in Public Sector in 2015
But doctors captured nine of top 10 places and outsized pay was common at many other institutions as well
Business in Brief El Al Loses Market Share in Israel's Main Airport
Teva executives among Israel’s highest-paid, but S&P keeps Teva at BBB, negative outlook | Haifa Chemicals asks to swap judge hearing ammonia appeal, says can’t supply solar field component.
Israel Electric Company Executives Facing Person Fines
The commission ruled that the company had exploited its monopoly to harm firms that switched to other power providers.
Electric Reforms Clouds Israel's Solar Future
Surprise decision setting ceiling on transformer usage comes days before new tender for renewable power contracts.
Can Leviathan Be Prevented From Swallowing Israel's Gas Market?
The field's partners pivoted to the domestic market in response to market shifts, but the government is stuck in 2015 with outdated regulations - and the public will pay the price.
Natural Gas Deals Greece's Energean Sells Stake in Israeli Gas Fields as Noble Seeks Buyer
Energean sells 50% stake in Karish and Tanin fields to London-based private equity fund Kerogene Capital; Noble looking to sell 7.5% of Tamar.
Revealed: Israel Pledged to Place Jordan’s Natural Gas Needs Before Its Own
Details of a letter to Amman, signed by Netanyahu and Energy Minister Steinitz, were obtained by Haaretz after the government refused to confirm it even exists.
Only Four Firms Have Shown Interest in Israeli Offshore Drilling Rights
Poor response leads Energy Ministry to extend application deadline by two months, to July.
Greece's Energean Offers to Sell Gas to Israel Electric Corp. at a Discount
Greek company proposes bargain rate to secure key contract for its Karish and Tanin fields in Israel, which it purchased last year.