Minister of National Infrastructures Uzi Landau told “IDF Radio” (Galei Zahal) today that Israel will speed up construction of the gas pipeline from the offshore Tamar field.
“ We’re organizing the matter, and quickly. The Tamar field gas pipeline will be connected during 2013. We’re also preparing a back-up for this pipeline, in other words, the ability to use coal, diesel, and heavy industrial oil. We’re also working on building a dual-fuel plant, which can operate on natural gas and coal, and are acting to receive gas via a floating terminal .”
Commenting on the latest attack on the gas pipeline in Egypt, which was closed as a result, Landau said, “ Our system is ready to handle events of this kind and provide a response. Let’s wait and see how things will develop. Both we and they have a paramount importance in preserving the peace treaty and economic agreements .”
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Source: Globes , April 27, 2011; Image: Noble energy