Israel resumes limited gas exports to Egypt

Natural gas supplies from Israel to Egypt have begun to trickle back into the regional grid, albeit at a fraction of their usual capacity, Al Arabiaya Business reported on March 9, citing trade sources. 

Limited pumping has resumed from the Tamar offshore field, primarily to facilitate the technical process of refilling pipelines and restoring network pressure via the southern route. For Egypt, the resumption, however small, offers a glimmer of relief for its national grid, which has recently faced supply disruptions.

Current volumes remain exceptionally low, estimated at approximately 5% of the standard contractual agreements. The modest quantities have reportedly become available as a surplus following a significant downturn in domestic industrial activity within Israel, which has been operating under a state of emergency. This domestic lull has allowed for a minimal diversion of gas to maintain the integrity of the export infrastructure connecting the two countries.

Israel ceased gas shipments to Egypt on February 28, in response to the US-Israeli airstrikes in Iran. The suspended supply amounts to around 1.1bn cubic feet of gas daily, sourced from the Tamar and Leviathan fields in the deep waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

However, sources indicate a potential shift on the horizon. There is mounting speculation that Israel may lift its current state of emergency within the next 48 hours. Should this move materialise, a gradual but steady recovery in supply volumes is expected as offshore fields return to their standard operational patterns.

In December 2025, Egypt and Israel approved a landmark $35bn deal to supply 130bn cubic metres of natural gas over 15 years, but the deal currently faces severe disruption due to the recent shutdown of the Leviathan field amid regional conflict. Earlier, the Egyptian government announced it had implemented precautionary measures to secure domestic energy supplies.