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雪佛龙以埃天然气管道启建
Zhong Guo Hua Gong Bao· 2025-09-26 03:13
Core Viewpoint - Chevron has signed an agreement with the Israeli state-owned pipeline operator, Israel Natural Gas Lines, to initiate the construction of the "Nitzana" gas pipeline, which will transport natural gas from Israel's Leviathan gas field to Egypt, costing $610 million and expected to be completed in three years [1] Group 1: Pipeline Project Details - The Nitzana pipeline will have a daily gas transport capacity of approximately 600 million cubic feet, increasing Israel's total gas export capacity to Egypt to over 2.2 billion cubic feet per day once operational [1] - The pipeline aims to alleviate Egypt's current energy crisis, as the country has been spending billions of dollars annually on liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports to meet surging domestic energy demands [1] Group 2: Background on Gas Fields - The Leviathan gas field, discovered in 2010, is located about 130 kilometers off the coast of Haifa and covers an area of 330 square kilometers, with an estimated recoverable gas reserve of approximately 229 trillion cubic feet, making it the largest gas reservoir in the Mediterranean region [2] - Chevron has been delaying the final investment decision on the expansion of the Leviathan gas field due to concerns over security situations and market demand not meeting expectations [2] Group 3: Egypt's Energy Situation - Egypt's natural gas production has significantly declined due to the natural depletion of mature gas fields like the Zohr field, coupled with a lack of major new gas field discoveries since 2015 and a surge in domestic electricity demand [1] - Since 2022, Egypt has become a net importer of natural gas, relying on LNG imports and pipeline gas from Israel to meet its energy needs [1]