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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli Energy Ministry Okays Gas Flow to Egypt through Jordan

An Israeli gas platform is seen in the Mediterranean sea, off the coast of Israel's port city of Ashdod August 1, 2014. (Reuters)

More Israeli natural gas will flow to Egypt via a new route through Jordan by the end of February, Israel's Energy Ministry said on Wednesday.

The ministry said the new route was approved because of growing demand in Egypt, which produces its own gas but still needs imports from Israel's Leviathan offshore gas field. Leviathan also supplies Jordan.

Around 2.5-3 billion cubic meters (bcm) will flow to Egypt via the new route in 2022, potentially increasing to 4 bcm in the coming years, the ministry said.

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