Israel Orders Reopening of Biggest Gas Field After Ceasefire
Israel ordered the resumption of production at its biggest natural gas field following a truce in hostilities with Iran, setting the stage for higher exports to Egypt.
The Chevron Corp. -operated Leviathan field was ordered to shut on June 13 as a precautionary measure following Israel's attacks on Iran and Tehran's subsequent retaliation. The Israeli Energy Ministry also ordered the reopening of the smaller Energean Plc -operated Karish field, which supplies the domestic market.
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