Energean Israel signs transmission deal with INGL to expand gas exports

Core Points - Energean Israel has formalized a 15-year agreement with Israel Natural Gas Lines (INGL) for the transportation of up to one billion cubic meters of gas annually through the Nitzana pipeline to the Egyptian border [1] - The operational status of the Nitzana pipeline is contingent upon the completion of transmission agreements among Energean, Leviathan, and Tamar, with a deadline of 36 months from the signing date for functionality [2] - Energean Israel will cover 16.4% of the construction costs for the pipeline and compression station, approximately $100 million, primarily financed through a $70 million unsecured ten-year loan from Bank Hapoalim [3] - Energean's CEO emphasized the company's position as a key regional player focused on advancing export opportunities from Israeli assets [4] - The Israeli Ministry of Energy supports expanding gas exports to strengthen the market, and the agreement is seen as a milestone for growth in annual gas sales [5] - Energean has also signed a non-binding term sheet with an East Mediterranean client for natural gas sales, pending an export permit [5] - In July 2025, Energean and INA announced a final investment decision to develop the Irena gas field off the coast of Croatia [6]