Israel’s energy ministry will launch a bid round for six multi block zones in its gas-prolific offshore around the turn of the year following a recommendation from the country’s Petroleum Council.

“Natural gas is a strategic asset that strengthens our economic and political position in the world in general and in the Middle East in particular,” Energy Minister Eli Cohen said in a 9 December statement.  (CONTINUED - 968 WORDS)

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