Israeli Gas Exports to Egypt Resume as Truce With Iran Holds

Israeli natural gas exports to Egypt have returned to normal levels following a U.S.-brokered truce between Israel and Iran, allowing the reopening of major energy facilities previously shut during a 12-day conflict.

According to sources familiar with the matter, daily exports have surged to 1 billion cubic feet — a significant jump from the 260 million cubic feet recorded when Israel’s Leviathan gas field restarted operations on Wednesday. The Leviathan field, operated by Chevron, is Israel’s largest, while Energean’s Karish field is also back online after a temporary closure.

The resumed gas flow has enabled Egyptian authorities to restore supply to several factories that were forced to halt operations due to shortages.

Israel had shut down two of its three major gas fields shortly after launching military strikes on Iran on June 13. Exports to Egypt and Jordan were heavily disrupted until the ceasefire took effect, calming regional tensions and facilitating the resumption of energy trade.

The increased gas supply is a much-needed relief for Egypt, which has in recent years shifted from being a net exporter to an importer of natural gas. During the recent conflict, Cairo implemented emergency measures, including fuel rationing, alternative sourcing, and switching some power stations to diesel and fuel oil to ensure electricity generation.

The normalization of gas flows marks a critical step in stabilizing industrial output and energy security in Egypt amid lingering regional volatility.