Leviathan gas field
The Leviathan gas field is a large natural gas field in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Israel, 47 kilometres (29 mi) south-west of the Tamar gas field. The gas field is roughly 130 kilometres (81 mi) west of Haifa in waters 1,500 metres (4,900 ft) deep in the Levantine basin, a rich hydrocarbon area in one of the largest offshore natural gas field finds. According to some commentators, the gas find has the potential to change Israel's foreign relations with neighboring countries, including Turkey, and Egypt. Together with the nearby Tamar gas field, the Leviathan field is seen as an opportunity for Israel to achieve energy independence in the Middle East.
| Leviathan gas field | |
|---|---|
| Country | Israel |
| Region | Eastern Mediterranean Sea |
| Location | Levantine basin |
| Blocks | Rachel & Amit |
| Offshore/onshore | Offshore |
| Coordinates | 33°10′04″N 33°37′02″E |
| Operator | Chevron Corporation |
| Partners | Delek Drilling (45.33%) Ratio Oil Exploration (15%) Chevron Corporation (39.66%) |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | December 2010 |
| Start of production | December 31, 2019 |
| Production | |
| Estimated gas in place | 35,000×109 cu ft (990×109 m3) |
| Recoverable gas | 22,000×109 cu ft (620×109 m3) |
| Producing formations | Tamar sands |
As of 2017, even by conservative estimates, Leviathan holds enough gas to meet Israel's domestic needs for 40 years, having 22 trillion cubic feet in recoverable natural gas. The field began commercial production of gas on 31 December 2019.