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Israel Shuts Leviathan Gas Field Amid Iran Conflict, Choking Supply to Egypt

Barchart·06/13/2025 09:50:03
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Israel has ordered the shutdown of its massive Leviathan gas field, cutting off a critical supply line to Egypt just as regional tensions with Iran erupt into open conflict. Chevron, the operator of Leviathan, confirmed the halt on Friday after Israel’s Energy Ministry issued the order, citing escalating security threats. Energean Plc also suspended output from its Israeli assets. The Leviathan shutdown is already impacting gas flows to Egypt, according to Bloomberg sources close to the pipeline network. Egypt, facing peak summer demand and…