Israel Taps an Offshore Natural Gas Field

[BecauseIKnow]

See what happens when we have civilized people running things? The Jews transformed a barren wasteland into something. They reclaimed Jewish land for the Jews, soon they’ll be energy independent and all the Arab muslims can do is hate too bad

Are you stupid? When did Palestinians ever have a right to the sea? Israel never did this in 1948. This is a common thing in today's world. However much you may feed yourself the superiority bullshit.

Of course... the Arabs never had a country called "Palestine" either, never stopped you people from claiming they did. The Jews built Israel, the muslims let it run down into something nobody but the Jews wanted, until the Jews reclaimed it, it was worth nothing to the Arabs.

Your argument has no basis. You speak it as if it was actually true. Wow. How arrogant.

 

[Jroc]

Are you stupid? When did Palestinians ever have a right to the sea? Israel never did this in 1948. This is a common thing in today's world. However much you may feed yourself the superiority bullshit.

Of course... the Arabs never had a country called "Palestine" either, never stopped you people from claiming they did. The Jews built Israel, the muslims let it run down into something nobody but the Jews wanted, until the Jews reclaimed it, it was worth nothing to the Arabs.

Your argument has no basis. You speak it as if it was actually true. Wow. How arrogant.

Based on fact..Yours?

 

[Roudy]

See what happens when we have civilized people running things? The Jews transformed a barren wasteland into something. They reclaimed Jewish land for the Jews, soon they’ll be energy independent and all the Arab muslims can do is hate too bad

Are you stupid? When did Palestinians ever have a right to the sea? Israel never did this in 1948. This is a common thing in today's world. However much you may feed yourself the superiority bullshit.

Of course... the Arabs never had a country called "Palestine" either, never stopped you people from claiming they did. The Jews built Israel, the muslims let it run down into something nobody but the Jews wanted, until the Jews reclaimed it, it was worth nothing to the Arabs.

Well said.

 

[Jos]

I'm sure the Palestinians will thank you for the newly constructed houses in their territory

 

[Hossfly]

I'm sure the Palestinians will thank you for the newly constructed houses in their territory

Maybe the Israelis in the settlements should plan on doing what the Gazans did to the greenhouses. What do you think, Yousef Mohammed?

 

[foxyladi]

Wonderful Congratulations Israel.

 

[waltky]

Israel strikes off-shore natural gas field...

Israel has struck energy gold offshore. Now what?
June 20, 2013 > Israel has long bemoaned its lack of natural resources in the oil-rich Middle East. With the discovery of offshore natural gas fields, it faces big economic decisions.

Two offshore natural gas discoveries in the Mediterranean have left Israel flush with energy reserves for decades to come, but the country is stalled at an economic crossroads with geopolitical consequences as it considers the best way to use them. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel will become an energy exporter, but Israelis, who have long bemoaned their lack of natural resources in the oil-rich Middle East, are debating whether that's the most prudent move. While focusing on exports presents the prospect of new political clout and will encourage investment in new exploration ventures, critics say it is more important to keep the gas for local use, ensuring Israel’s energy security for a longer time and lowering energy costs for the domestic market.

The US faces a similar dilemma regarding its domestic natural gas finds. There is reason for moving cautiously: Britain, Australia, and Egypt have all focused on exports, only to later find themselves saddled with energy shortages that have pushed up energy costs at home. "The balance between export and the domestic market is not clear cut," says Brenda Shaffer, a political science professor at Haifa University who focuses on energy politics. "Israel has to look at something nuanced: Does it want a quick buck from exports or do they want to think about long-term supply security?"

Extreme capitalism?

On Wednesday, flanked by economic ministers and Israel’s central bank governor, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu endorsed a plan to export 40 percent of the natural gas reserves, a move he said would yield some $60 billion dollars for state coffers over 20 years while ensuring Israel’s energy needs for 25 years. The cabinet will vote on the plan on Sunday. The windfall is expected to be so strong that Israel’s government has set up a sovereign wealth fund to guard against currency appreciation that would hurt exporters. Soon after the announcement, critics protested in Tel Aviv, alleging that the government is allowing critical natural resources to be sold off to fill the pockets of business tycoons, something they say is akin to a "gas heist." Israel’s two-year-old social protest movement – which has brought tens of thousands into the streets this year – has homed in on the gas export issue as an example of alleged government favoritism toward Yitzhak Tshuva, a mogul who owns the rights to the fields, at the expense of the middle and lower classes. "There’s no reason to vote for exports.

The only reason why is that elected officials are chosing for Tshuva over the rest of the people. This is an extreme instance of capital and government’’ being in cahoots, says Shir Nosatzki, a spokeswoman for the social protest movement. The potential for exports has kicked up visions of energy companies building pipelines from the Israeli fields to pipelines in Turkey that would then relay the gas to Europe. Others have speculated it could be exported to China. The inaugural tapping of Israel’s Tamar natural field – with 8 trillion cubic feet of gas – in April 2013 is expected to add 1 percent to the country’s economic growth this year. Leviathan, a field with more than twice that amount, is expected to come online in the coming years.

Price tag disputes

 

[Mr. H.]

The latest...

RIGZONE - The Export Question What to Do with Israeli Gas

Here, we take a look at the export potential for the gas that lies offshore Israel in the eastern Mediterranean Sea courtesy of a presentation given at the UOG 2014 conference by Gina Cohen – a consultant to the natural gas sector in Israel who helped establish the local branches of BG Group plc in Israel and Palestine in 1998.

 

[Phoenall]

I'm not surprised the Mari-B fields are off Gaza's coast. But frankly, this wasn't an achievement, everyone knew all along there was natural gas there.

But their seas dont have a viable return and the rig would have to go In Israeli waters.

Oh dear, what a pity, never mind

 

[teddyearp]

The conflict may be a thing of the past by next year. A lot of Israelis are going to be so prosperous they'll retire and there will be scads of jobs for the Palistanis and they will make a lot of money and forget about war.

Since someone already re birthed this thread, it's too bad that this part hasn't happened. but by now I know why. It's the fault of their (Palestinian) government.

 

[Mr. H.]

The conflict may be a thing of the past by next year. A lot of Israelis are going to be so prosperous they'll retire and there will be scads of jobs for the Palistanis and they will make a lot of money and forget about war.

Since someone already re birthed this thread, it's too bad that this part hasn't happened. but by now I know why. It's the fault of their (Palestinian) government.

Finally! I'm "someone"!

 

[Grendelyn]

Yesterday the Middle East changed forever, and you didn’t know it

Posted by William A. Jacobson Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 1:21pm

Israel now is pumping natural gas from one of the enormous offshore fields which will transform Israel into an energy-independent nation and a global energy powerhouse:

Read more @ » Yesterday the Middle East changed forever, and you didn?t know it - Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion

This is indeed a milestone as Israel can now be energy-independent. And independent from US aid!

You're kidding, right? You don't really believe that Israel's theft of Palestinian natural gas will stop her from mooching aid from America, now do you? <Guffaw with a knee slap>. ~ Susan
PS Ohhh you Zionist comedian kid you . . . seriously, this board has it all over Saturday Night Live.

 

[teddyearp]

Know how to look at and read a map pishy? No. You don't.

 

[Grendelyn]

Know how to look at and read a map pishy? No. You don't.

Reading an Israeli natural gas map is very confusing as it is meant to be. My real strength, Theodore, is in my ability to google . ~ Susan
War and Natural Gas The Israeli Invasion and Gaza 8217 s Offshore Gas Fields Global Research

 

[teddyearp]

Perhaps if you read the whole thread you would see where the fields are that are the subject of this thread. See post #19 of this thread.

You have exhibited the behavior you always do, just find a way to hate the Jews. So you googled and the first site that came up with some thing about the fields off Gaza is what you saw, as it fits your narrative. Don't bother with the facts in this thread, just find the hate you so crave. You're good at it.

 

[Roudy]

Yesterday the Middle East changed forever, and you didn’t know it

Posted by William A. Jacobson Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 1:21pm

Israel now is pumping natural gas from one of the enormous offshore fields which will transform Israel into an energy-independent nation and a global energy powerhouse:

Read more @ » Yesterday the Middle East changed forever, and you didn?t know it - Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion

This is indeed a milestone as Israel can now be energy-independent. And independent from US aid!

You're kidding, right? You don't really believe that Israel's theft of Palestinian natural gas will stop her from mooching aid from America, now do you? <Guffaw with a knee slap>. ~ Susan
PS Ohhh you Zionist comedian kid you . . . seriously, this board has it all over Saturday Night Live.

"Palestinian gas fields"....ha ha ha ha...OMG how ignorant and stupid you Pali Nazi lovers are.

Not even the Palestinians themselves are claiming them. Maybe a few nutjobs like you and the stupid ass site call global research. The only way those gas fields which are in the Northern sector can be considered "Palestinian", is if ALL of Israel becomes Arab land. And that ain't going to happen ever.

I'm just enjoying how this will utterly destroy the boycott movement when the Europeans who have no scruples will be kissing Israel's ass, and buying Israel's gas, just like they are still buying oil from Russia....Despite all the yelping and braying from Muslims invaders of Europe.

C'est la vie.

 

[toastman]

Perhaps if you read the whole thread you would see where the fields are that are the subject of this thread. See post #19 of this thread.

You have exhibited the behavior you always do, just find a way to hate the Jews. So you googled and the first site that came up with some thing about the fields off Gaza is what you saw, as it fits your narrative. Don't bother with the facts in this thread, just find the hate you so crave. You're good at it.

Well said Teddy... There really is no end to Grendy and her Palestinian bullshit. No matter what the subject, Palestinian ass kissers like her will find some way to criticize Israel.

 

[toastman]

Yesterday the Middle East changed forever, and you didn’t know it

Posted by William A. Jacobson Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 1:21pm

Israel now is pumping natural gas from one of the enormous offshore fields which will transform Israel into an energy-independent nation and a global energy powerhouse:

Read more @ » Yesterday the Middle East changed forever, and you didn?t know it - Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion

This is indeed a milestone as Israel can now be energy-independent. And independent from US aid!

You're kidding, right? You don't really believe that Israel's theft of Palestinian natural gas will stop her from mooching aid from America, now do you? <Guffaw with a knee slap>. ~ Susan
PS Ohhh you Zionist comedian kid you . . . seriously, this board has it all over Saturday Night Live.

Palestinian has fields....ha ha ha ha. Not even the Palestinians themselves are claiming them. Maybe a few nutjobs like you and the stupid ass site call global research. The only way those gas fields which are in the Northern sector can be considered Palestinian, is only if ALL of Israel becomes Arab land. And that ain't going to happen ever.

I'm just enjoying how this will utterly destroy the boycott movement when the Europeans who have no scruples will be kissing Israel's ass, and buying Israel's gas, just like they are still buying oil from Russia....Despite all the yelping and braying from Muslims invaders of Europe.

C'est la vie.

If they do sell to Europe, they should charge them double.

 

[Lipush]

JERUSALEM — Israel moved closer to its goal of energy independence on Sunday as natural gas from a large offshore field began flowing into the country, a harbinger of important change that will benefit the country strategically and economically, officials said.


“We are taking an important step toward energy independence,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement after the natural gas started flowing Saturday from the Tamar reservoir in the Mediterranean Sea to a terminal in the Israeli port of Ashdod, a journey that officials said would take 24 hours.

“We have advanced the natural gas sector in Israel over the last decade, which will be good for the Israeli economy and for all Israelis,” Mr. Netanyahu added.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/01/w...flow-at-offshore-site.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0

Great. Another source for Tshuva to put his hands on....

 

[Hossfly]

Yesterday the Middle East changed forever, and you didn’t know it

Posted by William A. Jacobson Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 1:21pm

Israel now is pumping natural gas from one of the enormous offshore fields which will transform Israel into an energy-independent nation and a global energy powerhouse:

Read more @ » Yesterday the Middle East changed forever, and you didn?t know it - Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion

This is indeed a milestone as Israel can now be energy-independent. And independent from US aid!

You're kidding, right? You don't really believe that Israel's theft of Palestinian natural gas will stop her from mooching aid from America, now do you? <Guffaw with a knee slap>. ~ Susan
PS Ohhh you Zionist comedian kid you . . . seriously, this board has it all over Saturday Night Live.

Oooh Pishy, you NeoNazi comedian kid you, do you think you can come up with a new routine? The same one you used constantly ten years ago is kind of stale by now.