Mekorot

Mekorot to invest NIS 800 million in doubling water supply to Eilat

"This is enormous news that will drive growth across the entire region and surrounding communities," says Infrastructure and Energy Minister Eli Cohen

JANUARY 28, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

(R to L) Daniel Soffer Mekorot Acting CEO, Eli Cohen Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, Eli Lankri Mayor of Eilat, Andre Uzan Chairman of the Board of Directors

View of the Sapir Station belonging to the Israeli Mekorot National Water company, near Kinneret in Northern Israel. December 15, 2010.

Mekorot–Afikey Mayim agreement to boost water supply to Beit She’an area

The agreement links Beit She’an and the Emek HaMaayanot to the national water grid, increasing supply reliability for residents and farmers.

JANUARY 22, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The future of Israeli water: The technological revolution

In a special podcast series by The Jerusalem Post, senior executives of Israel’s national water company pull back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes.

JANUARY 2, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEKOROT

General view of the Israeli largest desalination plant on the Mediterranean Sea, in Ashdod on . The facility is located in Ashkelon, not far from the northern border of the Gaza Strip. In the first phase of operation, it is meant to supply 100 million cubic meters of water a year.

The financial model that safeguards everyone’s water

In a special podcast series by The Jerusalem Post, senior executives of Israel’s national water company pull back the curtain on what happens behind the scenes.

JANUARY 2, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEKOROT

Mekorot CEO: Israel won't face water scarcity again thanks to desalination & innovation

“Our water system is the best in the world,” says Amit Lang, citing 4% water loss, desalination, and tech-driven resilience.

MAY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Mekorot signs NIS 1.3B electricity deal with dorad to cut costs and boost energy flexibility

Israel’s national water company inks a four-year agreement with private power producer Dorad to meet growing energy needs.

MAY 5, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEKOROT

Dry winter spurs national water company to integrate climate risks into operations

Following an unusually dry winter, Israel's Mekorot is embedding climate emergency planning into its long-term strategies.

APRIL 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEKOROT

An aerial view shows the pier of a plant of Mekorot, Israel’s national water company, located close to the national water carrier project, which in cases of emergency is able to pump desalinated water into the Sea of Galilee.

Strong Women Leaders Discuss Creating Change: Equality, Environment, and the Next Generation

These women bring to the forefront, professional challenges they have faced and the solutions they brought to the table.

MARCH 26, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Panel: "Creating Change: Equality, Environment, and the Next Generation"

Mekorot reports record profits as water sales and agriculture demand rise

Israel’s Mekorot posts strong 2024 profits despite national challenges.

MARCH 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF IN COLLABORATION WITH MEKOROT

Mekorot concludes 2024 with a NIS 215 million profit

Agricultural water consumption up 9%, EBITDA reaches NIS 1.33 billion.

MARCH 24, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEKOROT

Fast and modern: The new national computerized control center of Mekorot

The national water company launched its new control room, marking a leap in the ability to manage and control water supply and security in Israel.

MARCH 24, 2025ByLIOR NOVIK/MAARIV

Mekorot's CEO: "Israel's ability to manage water resources has left the world in awe."

At the Maariv and Walla Economic Conference, CEO Amit Lang discussed the difficulties of war: "We worked under fire and made sure the water supply remained intact as usual."

MARCH 20, 2025ByLIOR NOVIK, IN COLLABORATION WITH MEKOROT