Israel to renew offshore gas exploration, looks to supply Europe

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel is preparing another round of tenders for offshore natural gas exploration and hopes to sign a preliminary agreement soon for exporting gas to Europe, Israel’s energy minister said on Monday.

Energy Minister Karine Elharrar said a working team has been set up between Israel, Egypt and Europe for setting up the export arrangement.

(Reporting by Ari Rabinovitch; Editing by Steven Scheer)

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