If we don't conclude the long-term gas export agreement now we may lose income of tens of billions of dollars.

If Australia's Woodside bows out, the blow to the prospects of gas exports, and to Israel's business reputation, will be severe.

The Prime Minister's office is sure Energy Minister Silvan Shalom is trying to hand off the gas exports hot potato to Netanyahu.

The port workers' unbridled use of their power has left the government with no choice but to act, even if its solution isn't perfect.

Every month that passes increases Woodside's fears that the Leviathan deal was a mistake that will cost it better business opportunities elsewhere in the world.

If the government does not make a decision soon, the international gas market will do its work for it.

Israelis will continue for years to pay European-level excise while receiving a developing world public transportation system.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transport Minister Yisrael Katz are only concerned about bringing Israel's periphery closer to the center.

The wretched performance of the Netanyahu government in promoting vital energy projects does not leave much room for optimism.

In the long run, a realistic electricity rate will have to be set which will reflect the production cost of electricity and ensure a realistic return on capital.

The public does not understand that it has a lot to lose even if the Finance Ministry "wins" against the IEC and puts an end to the corruption and wastefulness.

The government, not the managers or employees, is responsible for Israel Electric Corporation's plight.

A new discovery in the Falkland Islands outdoes Israel's Leviathan reserve for size, but that isn't necessarily reflected in the price.

Myra licensees ILDC Energy, Modiin Energy and IPC have made raising money for gas exploration an uphill task from now on.

The personal struggle between Landau and Erdan creates a dilemma for Netanyahu.

IEC wants to persuade public opinion of the need to build more power stations at the public's expense.

It was the medium-sized factories that pressed the Natural Gas Authority into its controversial decision over equal allocation of resources.

The company has difficulty paying wages, but controls real estate worth billions.

The only question - political issues aside - is whether Egypt is prepared to pay the price for Israeli gas that it is demanding Israel pay for Egyptian gas.

The government is trying to moderate the coming electricty rate hike, but the entire economy will still suffer.

Even if the UN were to adopt the Lebanese version of the maritime border, there would be no serious harm to Israel's exploration licenses.