Israeli natural gas has begun flowing through the newly completed 46-kilometer offshore pipeline connecting Ashdod to Ashkelon and onward to Egypt, according to energy sector reports. The pipeline doubles daily export capacity from 1.25 to 2.5 billion cubic feet, and is expected to significantly boost revenues. The project was delayed by three years, largely due to the war.
The new offshore pipeline, laid along the seabed between Ashdod and Ashkelon, marks a significant expansion of Israel's natural gas export infrastructure. It connects Israel's offshore gas fields to the Egyptian market, where Israeli gas is processed and re-exported. The doubling of export capacity—from 1.25 to 2.5 billion cubic feet per day—strengthens Israel's position as a regional energy hub and is expected to generate substantial revenue increases. The three-year delay, attributed by reports to the ongoing war, highlights the challenges of advancing major infrastructure projects during conflict. The completion of this pipeline is a key milestone in Israel's long-term energy strategy, which aims to leverage its natural gas reserves for both economic growth and geopolitical influence.
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