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Amazing Gas Discovery: ‘Katlan’ Wonder!

 

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Once upon a time, in a land not too far away, Israel made an exciting discovery! They found a brand new natural gas field off their coast. Can you believe it?

Israel’s National Infrastructure, Energy, and Water Minister gave it a fancy recognition. And now a clever British-Greek energy company named Energean gets to plan how to develop this fantastic find. They even gave it a super cool name – ‘Katlan’!

Now, you might be wondering, what’s so special about this ‘Katlan’ gas field? Well, according to the CEO of Energean, Mathios Rigas, it’s loaded with a whopping 68 billion cubic meters of natural gas.

That’s a whole lot of gas! They are working hard to develop it efficiently and create value for everyone involved. Imagine all the things you could do with that much gas!

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  • Guess what? This new gas field is the fourth largest in all of Israel! It’s like finding a giant treasure chest buried beneath the ocean. Energean is already busy developing other gas reserves called Karish, Karish North, and Tanin. They sure know how to find and make good use of these hidden treasures.
  • You know what’s even more exciting? The Ministry of Energy hasn’t certified any offshore gas discoveries since way back in 2015. That’s a long time! So, this discovery is truly something special and unique.
  • Energy Minister Katz is thrilled about this finding. He believes there could be more treasures hidden deep in the Mediterranean Sea. His office is determined to keep exploring and discovering natural gas reserves for Israel. Why? Well, it’s all about energy security. They want to make sure that Israel has a reliable, clean, and affordable energy supply. After all, energy is what keeps the country running smoothly.
  • So, there you have it, readers. Israel has found a magnificent natural gas field called ‘Katlan’ off its coast. It’s like a real-life treasure hunt, but instead of gold, they discovered something even more valuable – natural gas!
  • With this discovery, Israel can ensure that they have enough energy for their country and even share it with their neighbours. Isn’t it amazing what wonders lie beneath the ocean waves? Keep your eyes open, you never know what other surprises are waiting to be found!

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