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

(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

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

The future of Israeli water: The technological revolution

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


Israeli water company Mekorot issues bonds for NIS 620, sees high demand

Mekorot, which manages Israel's water supply, witnessed an overwhelming demand that reached NIS 1.8 billion, which is three times the initially planned issuance. 

 Amit Lang - CEO, Mekorot

Israeli archeologists find 'most ancient gate' discovered in Holy Land

Experts are saying that this is the most ancient city gate discovered in the State of Israel.

The ancient gate at Tel Erani.

How does Israel's national water company decide who to hire?

Hagai Philipson discusses personnel recruitment, the new collective agreement, technological innovations, and the Mekorot employees’ sense of mission.

 THERE IS value in what we do’: Hagai Philipson, VP of human resources, Mekorot

New desalination plant to start operating six months ahead of time

Mekorot marked the completion of all the necessary work to connect the new facility in Sorek to the country’s water system in a ceremony earlier today.

 R to L: Energy and Infrastructure Minister Israel Katz, Mekorot CEO Amit Lang,  and Yitzchak Aharonovich upcoming Chairman of Mekorot

Mekorot begins operation of water line joining Beersheva with Shoket drilling area

The project is part of a larger project whose primary goal is to increase the supply of water along the Be'er Sheva – Shokat – Arad route.


Mekorot begins operation of water line joining Beersheva with Shoket drilling area

Mekorot has begun work on a large project that is intended to increase the supply of water along the Beer Sheba route.

 Eshkol Reservoir

Mekorot announces net profit of NIS 51 million in Q1

Company results show that total revenue for the reporting period amounted to NIS 924 million, a decline of slightly more than 1% compared to total revenue in the first quarter of 2022.

 An aerial view shows the pier of a plant of Mekorot located close to the national water carrier project, which in cases of emergency can pump desalinated water into the Sea of Galilee, on January 23.

‘There will be no water shortage in Israel’

Mekorot CEO Amit Lang discusses the current state of Israel’s water resources, future plans, global interest in Israeli technology, and projects to optimize energy consumption.

 The Granot Brackish Water Desalination Plant.

Mekorot head announces establishment of International Water Forum at UN Water Conference

The forum will convene once a year and will focus on the global effort to solve the global water shortage, which has affected numerous countries worldwide.

 Mekorot head announces establishment of International Water Forum at UN Water Conference

Israel has become a water powerhouse

Mekorot provides Israel with over 80% of its drinking water and 70% of its water supplies. Israel doesn't have a water shortage, but a surplus.

 (L-R) Energy Minister Karin Elharrar, President Isaac Herzog, First Lady Michal Herzog and Mekorot CEO Itzhak Aharonovitch at the Jerusalem water system groundbreaking