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Infrastructure in Israel

Infrastructure in Israel. MEDA IPA Economists Meeting n’ 3 Marseille, 4-7 April 2005 ANIMA. Danny Tal Israel Investment Promotion Center. Content. Energy Water Infrastructure Communication Infrastructure Transportation Infrastructure Future Regional Projects.

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Infrastructure in Israel

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  1. Infrastructure in Israel MEDA IPA Economists Meeting n’ 3 Marseille, 4-7 April 2005 ANIMA Danny Tal Israel Investment Promotion Center

  2. Content • Energy • Water Infrastructure • Communication Infrastructure • Transportation Infrastructure • Future Regional Projects

  3. Future demand for energy in Israel 2001-2025 Source: Ministry of National Infrastructure

  4. Photographer: Saar Jacob Courtesy of: National Photo Collection Solar energy system in Sde Boker Photographer: Natan Alpert Courtesy of: National Photo Collection Solar Energy Systems • Sun-heated water tank was developed in Israel in 1953 by Isaschar Levi. • Today, hundreds of Israeli companies are active in this field • Israel is a leading country in the use of sun-heated water tanks

  5. Water Infrastructure 2004 Inventory: 31 Desalination Plants

  6. Desalination Plants Distribution

  7. Research and Multinational Projects • Mekorot - multitude of research programs • Evaluation of advanced sea water pretreatment systems (for the Middle East Desalination Center -MEDRC) • Integrated Membrane System operation at Eilat and Ashdod • Evaluation of advanced treatment and desalination systems for polluted water (within the framework of the 3rd program of the EU) • Integrated Membrane System operation at Nahal Taninim • Optimization of reverse osmosis systems powered by solar energy (within the framework of the Non Nuclear Energy Program of the EU)

  8. Research and Multinational Projects • Boron removal systems (within the framework of the 5th program of EU) including field tests at Eilat pilot plant • Development of advanced systems for aggressive waste streams treatment (within the framework of the 5thprogram of EU) including field tests at Greater Dan Waste Water Treatment Pilot Plant • Evaluation of competitiveness of nano-filtration technology as tertiary treatment of secondary effluents, for agriculture (in cooperation with Ben Gurion University) • Evaluation of improved ultra-filtration membranes for sea water and waste water treatment before desalination (in cooperation with a membranes manufacturer -Zenon, partially funded by Canada –Israel Industrial R&D Foundation)

  9. Scope of WastewaterTreatment Activities • Mekorot is responsible for treating 32% of the wastewater in Israel (160 million m3 /year out of 500 million m3/year) in 9 plants of varying sizes, among them the Dan Region Plant, the largest in Israel. • The company uses a wide variety of advanced technologies, among them activated sludge (Dan Region, Beer Sheva, Afula), SBR (Rahat), and MBR (Netanya).

  10. wwtp + reclamation Dan Region

  11. Telecommunication Infrastructure • 2.9 million telephone lines - equivalent to 95% of households • 6.5 million mobile phone – a 95% penetration rate • 1.4 million multi channels TV - equivalent to 75% of households • 860,000 BroadbandInternet connections equivalent to 43% of households Source: Ministry of Communications

  12. ISRAEL Telecommunication Statistics 2004 • Population ~ 6.7 million. • Households ~ 1.9 million. Source: Ministry of Communications

  13. Broadband regulation in Israel • Facility-Based Competition : • ADSL Access (up to 2.5Mb/s downstream). • Cable Modem broadband Internet services provided by cable TV firms - the new entrants (up to 3Mb/s downstream). • Unlicensed usage of the 2.4 & 5 Ghz WLAN technology as a step to maximize the internet usage. BROADBAND Source: Ministry of Communications

  14. Households` Broadband Penetration (end of 2003) Source: Ministry of Communications

  15. Broadband • 920,000 broadband lines (600,000 ADSL lines; 320,000 cable modems). • Broadband subscriber growth ~50% last year. • Broadband household penetration 43%. • Broadband penetration per 100 inhabitants 14%. Source: Ministry of Communications

  16. 3G Regulation in Israel • In the coming years 3G UMTS networks will be able to offer internet access of up to 2Mb/s and a wide variety of services & content. • Commercial networks have been launched all over Israel. • Cellular penetration is much higher than the penetration of computers; thus 3G may prove to be a very essential medium for increasing broadband penetration. Source: Ministry of Communications

  17. Transportation Source: Ministry of Transportation

  18. Transportation • Government investment in transportation infrastructure at the end of the 1990s was about $700 million, about 1% of the GNP. • by the end of 2004 it was doubled and surpassed the $2 billion mark. Source: Ministry of Transportation

  19. Transportation • In line with government decisions, during the next 5 years investments in transportation infrastructure will average $2.2 billion a year, about 1.8% of the GNP. • During this period, the involvement of the private sector, including financing of projects, will increase significantly. • Projects that will be undertaken in the form of Public-Private-Partnerships during this period include the development of mass transit systems in the metropolitan area of Tel Aviv as well as in Jerusalem, highway development and finance of rail development. Source: Ministry of Transportation

  20. Land Transportation • The number of vehicles in Israel has doubled from about 1 million in 1990 to over 2 million today, while the increase in population was only about 40%. • 300 vehicles to 1000 residents, a 40% increase. Source: Ministry of Transportation

  21. Land TransportationEncouraging the use of public transport • Expansion and development of the inter-city rail networks in 2003, the government approved a 5 years rail development program of about $4.5 billion. • Development of metropolitan mass transit systems as a result of government decisions. The first light rail lines in metropolitan Tel-Aviv and in Jerusalem have been tendered out as BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) projects. • Development of bus lanes on major routes leading into the main cities. • Reforms in the bus and taxi systems. • Reducing parking-availability norms, with priority given to public transport and demand management. Source: Ministry of Transportation

  22. Land TransportationImproved Management of the Road Network • Relieving traffic congestion on major highways, mainly by widening existing roads. • Road safety improvements, including emphasis on properly maintained roads. • Separation of local and inter-city traffic, mainly by developing by-pass roads. • Ensuring sustainable development and reducing the environmental effects of traffic. • Implementation of modern systems for traffic control and management. Source: Ministry of Transportation

  23. Land TransportationIncreasing the involvement of the private sector • The Cross Israel Highway - the construction of the first BOT project has been completed and is in operation. • Highway 431 - in the tender stage. • Fast Lane on Highway 1 towards Tel Aviv - in the tender stage. • Highway 531. Source: Ministry of Transportation

  24. Other Highway ProjectsThe Carmel Tunnels project • The Eastern Tunnels: 1.7 km (1 mile) twin tunnels connecting the north-eastern approach and Mt. Carmel. • The Western Tunnels: 3.1 km (1.9 miles) twin tunnels connecting Mt. Carmel and Haifa's southern approaches. Source: Ministry of Transportation

  25. Other Highway ProjectsFast Lanes (“HOT”) to Tel-Aviv • The construction and operation of the project will be undertaken by the private sector as a BOT project. • The Fast Lane will be built along Highway 1 (the main highway) with preference given to public transport and high-occupancy vehicles. • Other vehicles will pay a variable toll, according to the level of congestion. Source: Ministry of Transportation

  26. Railways Infrastructure • The first train from Jaffa to Jerusalem September 26th 1892 Source: Ministry of Transportation

  27. Rail Investment - $4.5 billion over the next 5 years Source: Ministry of Transportation

  28. Main Objectives of the Development Plan • Expansion of the rail network • Electrification of the rail system • Rolling stock acquisition • Expanding cargo services • Planning future lines Source: Ministry of Transportation

  29. The Tel Aviv-Jerusalem Express Line • The flagship project for the coming years is the Express Line (A1) between Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, which will connect Israel's two main centers in 28 minutes! • The distance between the two cities is indeed only a short 56 km (35 miles), but traverses difficult terrain which requires 20 km (12.5 miles) of tunnels and the construction of a station in Jerusalem 80 meters (260 feet) underground. • The first section, between Tel Aviv and Ben-Gurion Airport, was completed in 2004. The line to Jerusalem is expected to be completed in 2008 and is planned to carry 6-7 million passengers a year. • The estimated cost of the major section between Jerusalem and the city of Modi'in is about $700 million. Source: Ministry of Transportation

  30. Developing Mass Transit Systems • Jerusalem • Tel Aviv • Haifa Source: Ministry of Transportation

  31. Mass Transit System - Jerusalem • An impressive component of the first train line is the new 120 meter bridge, to be situated at the main entryway to Jerusalem Source: Ministry of Transportation

  32. Seaports • Israel has 3 major ports: Haifa, Ashdod and Eilat. • Handle cargo in excess of 35 million tons per year (including over 1.5 million containers). • Projects totaling $1.0 billion to increase capacity are now underway. Source: Ministry of Transportation

  33. Airports Source: Lapam-The Israeli Governmental Advertising Agency

  34. Airports • Israel's major airport is Ben-Gurion International Airport near Tel-Aviv. • Terminal 3 was opened In November 2004 • The project cost $800 million • capacity to handle 16 million passengers a year Source: Lapam-The Israeli Governmental Advertising Agency

  35. Airports • Additional airports in: Haifa, Eilat and Ovda (near Eilat) • Work will shortly begin on Timna International Airport located 20km. north of Eilat at a cost of $150 million. Timna will replace Eilat and Ovda airports. • Haifa's airport is to be upgraded to international status at a cost of $400 million. Source: Lapam-The Israeli Governmental Advertising Agency

  36. Thank You! State of Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade & Labor Foreign Trade Administration Investment Promotion Center 5 Bank Israel St., Kiryat Ben-Gurion Jerusalem, Israel www.investinisrael.gov.ilinfoipc@moital.gov.il Tel: +972-2-6662607 Fax:+972-2-6662983

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