
Insights & media
A transaction perspective on the wider economy. Nissan’s articles and media discussions explore energy, infrastructure, financing and capital markets, and the links between economic developments and investment decisions.


Energy markets and Israel’s energy independence
On Channel 13’s commentators’ panel, Nissan Dar discusses energy from both an Israeli and a global perspective: the steps needed to advance Israel’s energy independence and the wider effects of the wartime energy crisis beyond the Middle East.
Closing Market: a conversation from the panel
Nissan Dar joins Roy Katz on Channel 10’s Closing Market panel to discuss the week’s events with Ronen Avigdor, Eyal Haim and Simon M. Watch the panel excerpt directly here.

The AI race moves from chips to power plants, with Israel lagging behind
A Maariv article featuring Nissan Dar’s perspective on the physical infrastructure behind AI: data centres, electricity supply and supporting infrastructure, and the investment opportunities and readiness challenges facing Israel.
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Energy, macroeconomics and geopolitics
In an Agam Leaderim webinar hosted by Ori Greenfeld, Nissan Dar discusses oil and gas markets, electrification, renewable energy and the growing energy demand associated with AI and data centres. The conversation also explores the Gulf states’ changing role in global investment and the links between energy, infrastructure and geopolitics.
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(Image from imec.international)The India-Middle East-Europe corridor and Israel’s role
The IMEC corridor proposes a land-and-sea connection between India and Europe through the Middle East, combining ports, railways, energy and communications infrastructure. Nissan Dar’s post explores Israel’s potential role as a logistics hub between Asia and Europe amid regional uncertainty and risks to existing trade routes.
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The Strait of Hormuz and energy security
In a conversation with Roy Katz on Channel 10, Nissan Dar discusses the Strait of Hormuz and energy supply risks. His post highlights Israel’s exposure to gas-platform shutdowns and the role of gas storage, renewable energy and electricity storage in strengthening energy resilience as demand from AI and data centres grows.
