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Israel begins natural gas production from deepwater Tamar field in Eastern Mediterranean

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Demand for natural gas in Israel is expected to grow strongly, notes Noble Energy, with a short-term CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 15% from 2012 – 2017. There is strong electricity and increasing industrial demand, as well as the potential for converting coal-fired electricity generation.

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Israel Aerospace Industries Applies Horizon Fuel Cell in Unmanned Aerial System

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has integrated Horizon Energy’s AEROPAK fuel cell as a next-generation power system for IAI’s Bird Eye 650 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).

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Noble Energy announces significant natural gas discovery at Leviathan offshore Israel

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announced a significant natural gas discovery at the Leviathan exploration prospect offshore Israel. Noble Energy operates Leviathan, offshore Israel, with a 39.66% working interest. Technically recoverable resources are defined as those producible by using currently available technology and industry practices. Click to enlarge.

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UK-Israel team developing new catalyst to produce tougher PLA biodegradable plastics

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Scientists at the University of Bath and Tel Aviv University are developing a new catalyst to improve the properties of Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) plastics made from plants to make them stronger and more heat-resistant for broader use in applications such as engineering plastics for the automotive industry, microwavable trays and hot drinks cups.

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Foresight partners with global industrial equipment manufacturer on proof-of-concept for autonomous mining and construction trucks

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Israel-based Foresight Autonomous Holdings, a developer of automotive vision systems, has signed a paid proof-of-concept (POC) project with the Chinese subsidiary of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of industrial equipment, heavy machinery, construction and mining equipment.

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Israel Aerospace Industries and Cella Energy receive grant for UAV fuel cell project

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Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Cella Energy have been awarded industrial research and development funding by Space Florida, the State of Florida’s aerospace and spaceport development authority, and MATIMOP, Israel’s Industrial Center for Research and Development.

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DOE awarding $4.8M to 5 BIRD Energy projects with Israel; H2 storage, biofuel, sustainable transportation

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The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Energy (MOE) and the Israel Innovation Authority, announced $4.8 million for five newly selected energy projects as part of the Binational Industrial Research and Development ( BIRD ) Energy program. Rehovot, Israel) and ALD NanoSolutions Inc.

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