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Tamr gas field output rises 45% after $660 million-plus expansion
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First reported by Globes · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened
Israel’s Tamar gas field has expanded daily production capacity from 1.1 to 1.6 billion cubic feet after a more than $660 million investment. Chevron said the upgrade, along with Leviathan work, lifts its combined Tamar and Leviathan capacity to 3.1 billion cubic feet per day.
- 01Tamar’s maximum daily output rose 45%, from 1.1 to 1.6 BCF.
- 02The expansion cost more than $660 million and added 150 kilometers of pipeline.
- 03Three compressors at Ashdod were activated to boost network capacity and pressure.
- 04Chevron says the project helps meet growing demand in Israel and nearby markets.
- 05Tamar and Leviathan combined capacity increased from 2.4 to 3.1 BCF per day.
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