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Despite tensions, testing of gas pipeline

starts at Karish drilling site

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By TOI staff Today, 12:33 pm

https://www.timesofisrael.com/despite-tensions-testing-of-gas-pipeline-starts-at-karish-drilling-site/

Gas drilling company Energean said Sunday that it had begun testing the pipeline of the Karish gas rig despite heightened tensions with Lebanon over the site as the sides continue to struggle to reach a maritime border deal.

“Energean is pleased to confirm an important step in the commissioning process of the FPSO Energean Power. Following approval received from Israeli Ministry of Energy to start certain testing procedures, the flow of gas from onshore to the FPSO has commenced,” Energean said

Hebrew media reports Saturday said Israel’s security establishment had also given the company the green light to start its tests and full operations could begin within weeks once tests are completed...