Israel’s Energy Ministry has ordered the temporary shutdown of parts of the country’s natural gas infrastructure following the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, including the Leviathan offshore gas field operated by Chevron, three sources told Reuters.
Energean’s production vessel, which serves several Israeli fields, has also been shut down, the company said in a statement.
The ministry said the decision was based on “the current situation and in accordance with security assessments,” adding that the country’s energy needs would be met through alternative sources and that the electricity sector was prepared to operate power stations using alternative fuels if necessary. The ministry declined to specify which fields were affected.
Chevron directed a request for comment to the ministry.
(Reuters)
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