Ampal American Israel Corporation is a U.S.-based holding company that specializes in strategic investments in the energy and securities markets of Israel and North America. The company’s portfolio spans equity and debt instruments of both public and private enterprises, as well as project financing in critical infrastructure sectors. Ampal seeks to generate long-term value through capital deployment in high-growth opportunities across diverse industries.
Ampal’s principal asset is its stake in East Mediterranean Gas, Ltd. (EMG), which holds concession rights for the natural gas pipeline linking Egypt to Israel. This pipeline facilitates the supply of natural gas to Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian territories, helping to strengthen regional energy security. In addition to its flagship energy project, Ampal provides financing and advisory services for infrastructure development and engages in private placements for technology, industrial and service-sector ventures.
Founded in 1949, Ampal has evolved from a traditional holding company into an active investor with a multidisciplinary approach to capital markets and project development. Headquartered in New York with a regional office in Tel Aviv, the company leverages local market insights and international networks to identify and execute cross-border transactions. Ampal’s diversified asset base is balanced between established energy infrastructure and growth-oriented equity investments.
Under the leadership of a seasoned executive team, Ampal’s board combines expertise in energy finance, capital markets and corporate governance. Management’s experience spans decades of project execution in the Eastern Mediterranean and North American markets, enabling the company to pursue new opportunities in the evolving energy landscape while maintaining its commitment to disciplined investment and risk management.
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