Energean connects Karish field to Israel’s gas network

Energean plc has connected Karish gas field to the Israel National Gas Line (INGL), moving the project close to first gas, expected mid-2022. Once onstream, the Mediterranean Sea field offshore Israel will produce and provide natural gas to Israel and, in time, the wider Eastern Mediterranean region, the company said in a Mar. 2 release.

The connection between Energean’s land-based system at Dor Beach in northern Israel and the INGL delivery system was completed by welding together two 30-in. diameter pipe sections. Gas from Karish field will flow to the Energean Power FPSO 90 km offshore where production output will be processed and separated. Treated gas will be delivered from an underwater pipeline to the system at the Dor Station before entering the national pipeline.

In August 2020, the company progressed development with FPSO work with installation of mooring lines (OGJ Online, Aug. 24, 2020). 

Capital expenditure for the Karish development is estimated at $1.7 billion.