The Energy Department has instructed Chevron to halt operations at the offshore rig due to security concerns. Chevron, the operator of the Tamar gas field, announced that it had stopped its operations yesterday evening, according to instructions it received from the Israeli Ministry of Energy, due to the security situation. There is no indication when operations will resume at the drilling rig. Chevron stressed that no missiles actually hit the platform and that the suspension of activities is only a precaution due to the situation and to maintain security. This is despite threats by the Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, affiliated with Hamas, to fire rockets at the platform. Related articles A violent missile barrage hits central Israel The Tamar gas field is located 50 kilometers off the west coast of Haifa. The Leviathan gas field, also operated by Chevron, and located 130 kilometers offshore from Haifa, continues to operate. Chevron said: “Our top priority is the safety of our workers, our facilities, the public and the environment in which we operate, with an emphasis on the safe and reliable supply of natural gas in accordance with the laws and regulations of Israel. According to the instructions we received from the Ministry of Energy, we have stopped operations at the Tamar platform. We continue to supply gas from the Leviathan platform and operate. With the relevant regulatory authorities to ensure continued safe and reliable supply. ” Posted by Globes, Israel business news – en.globes.co.il – May 12, 2021 © Copyright Globes Publisher Itonut (1983) Ltd. 2021 Tamar Field Photo: Albatros
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