US' Noble raises cost estimate for Israel's Tamar gas field

摘要

Jerusalem-The US' Noble Energy said September 23 the cost of developing Israel's offshore Tamar natural gas field has risen to $3 billion, 5% higher than the initial estimate. Noble also said production at Tamar, which has estimated reserves of 8.4 Tcf- enough to meet Israeli demand for the next 20 to 30 years-would start at the end of 2012.