The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure reported that 2025 natural gas royalty revenues totaled approximately 2 billion shekels, down from 2024 due to the dollar's depreciation, lower oil prices, and a 3% drop in production. The Leviathan field contributed 833 million shekels and Tamar 675 million shekels, accounting for the bulk of the revenue. Since 2004, total royalties have reached about 17 billion shekels.
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure released its 2025 natural gas royalty figures on Thursday, showing a 3% decline in production and lower revenues year-over-year. The Leviathan and Tamar fields remain the primary contributors, together accounting for roughly 1.5 billion shekels of the total 2 billion shekel revenue. The ministry attributed the decline to a combination of a weaker dollar, falling oil prices, and a modest reduction in output. Since the beginning of royalty collection in 2004, total revenues have reached approximately 17 billion shekels, the majority from natural gas. The report follows a broader trend of fluctuating commodity prices and currency effects impacting state revenues from natural resources.
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