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Saudi Arabia: ROSHN Group Launches Sales of 4th Phase of Flagship Development 'SEDRA'

The new area will cover over 1.9 million square meters. SPA
The new area will cover over 1.9 million square meters. SPA
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Saudi Arabia: ROSHN Group Launches Sales of 4th Phase of Flagship Development 'SEDRA'

The new area will cover over 1.9 million square meters. SPA
The new area will cover over 1.9 million square meters. SPA

Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN Group announced on Monday the expansion of its popular "SEDRA" project in Riyadh with a new phase that adds 4,860 residential units.

The new area will cover over 1.9 million square meters and will be released in stages, with 1,254 units available for purchase in the first sale tranche, ROSHN Group said in a statement.

"The launch of sales for SEDRA 4 builds on the success of SEDRA’s first three phases and reflects the progress ROSHN has made in such a short period,” said ROSHN Group CEO David Grover.

“Meeting the unprecedented demand for ROSHN’s new way of living, SEDRA 4 blends modern, innovative, and sustainable design with unparalleled amenities, such as schools, a primary care hospital, and a district mall within a five-minute walk, to cultivate a vibrant community atmosphere."

According to the statement, SEDRA 4 has 4,860 new homes in its latest phase, featuring 30% of the phase’s footprint dedicated to public spaces. The latest expansion boasts the "Kingdom's largest Sports Dome" and includes amenities like green spaces, mosques and neighborhood retail centers.

Located north of SEDRA 3 and accessible via Airport Road, SEDRA 4 connects residents to ROSHN Front shopping, education, healthcare, and entertainment options, making it part of the vibrant North Riyadh area, near universities, the airport, and a train station, added the statement.

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Israel Approves Extra Gas Exports, Leviathan Field to Be Expanded 

An aerial view taken from a helicopter shows the Leviathan natural gas rig off the coast of the Mediterranean coast, in northern Israel, April 26, 2023. (Reuters)
An aerial view taken from a helicopter shows the Leviathan natural gas rig off the coast of the Mediterranean coast, in northern Israel, April 26, 2023. (Reuters)
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Israel Approves Extra Gas Exports, Leviathan Field to Be Expanded 

An aerial view taken from a helicopter shows the Leviathan natural gas rig off the coast of the Mediterranean coast, in northern Israel, April 26, 2023. (Reuters)
An aerial view taken from a helicopter shows the Leviathan natural gas rig off the coast of the Mediterranean coast, in northern Israel, April 26, 2023. (Reuters)

Israel on Wednesday approved the export of more natural gas from its offshore fields to boost the economy and energy security, and its partners in the huge Leviathan project in turn said they planned to invest up to $500 million to expand its capacity.

Energy Minister Eli Cohen said the decision to more than double the amount of gas allowed for exports would strengthen diplomatic ties, improve Israel's energy security and bring an added windfall to the economy.

His ministry gave the green light for the export of an additional 118 billion cubic meters (bcm) of natural gas from the east Mediterranean reserves, beyond the 105 bcm previously approved. The companies will still need to get specific export licenses for the additional quantities.

The Leviathan partners, which include operator Chevron and Israeli companies NewMed Energy and Ratio Energies, said they now intend to invest $400-500 million to expand the project, which primarily exports to Egypt and Jordan.

That includes the project's front-end engineering design and long lead items, NewMed said. It added that additional exports could rise to 145 bcm if certain conditions are fulfilled.

"Demand for natural gas in Israel and regional markets is rising and as such we are preparing to expand production at the Leviathan project," said Ratio chief executive Yigal Landau.

Leviathan currently produces 12 bcm a year, and that will gradually rise to about 21 bcm a year, NewMed said. It said the group is continuing to negotiate new deals to sell gas domestically and internationally.

Israel exported 8.6 bcm of gas to Egypt in 2023, which is an increase of 39% over the prior year. It also supplied Jordan with 2.9 bcm in 2023.