Energy for Israel
Who we are
Mosestro is a business-entrepreneurial company founded on its founders’ vision of finding gas and oil energy resources in Israel.
The name “Mosestro” combines the name of Moses with the word MAESTRO, which translates as “master craftsman.” The combination alludes to the challenge of combining professionalism and excellence in research with the national goal of strengthening the State of Israel.
Energy is the source of life. Finding energy resources is a challenging and difficult task, but also a great privilege that contributes to the prosperity of the country and the strengthening of its security. Meeting these challenges strengthens Israel’s energy security in all its implications for national resilience.
Mosestro was established as a business-economic company. However, it also has professional motivations related to the development and research of geological models for the purpose of finding these important raw materials. Meeting these challenges contributes to all of the above and, above all, strengthens Israel’s energy security in all its aspects, which contributes to national resilience.
Our team
Projects
Oil and gas are considered among the most important raw materials in the world. Their products are now the main driving force behind global transportation. They are used in many industries, primarily in the plastics industry and its various components.
Energy is the source of power that drives today’s global economies and is a prerequisite for most of the household activities we perform as part of our daily lives. Today, the state is committed, as part of its contract with its citizens, to provide them with energy at all times and at reasonable prices that enable them to purchase that energy. The main expression of this is the systems for generating electricity and transporting it to the end points where it is used to operate countless electrical appliances that help us improve our quality of life.
Today, as part of its contract with its citizens, the state is obligated to provide them with energy at all times and at reasonable prices that enable them to purchase this energy. The main expression of this is the systems for producing electricity and transporting it to the end points where it is used to operate countless electrical appliances that help us improve our quality of life.
This responsibility requires the state to plan for future energy supply. The State of Israel operates under extremely complex geopolitical constraints. This complexity requires preparation for future situations in which Israel will be forced to provide energy solutions without relying on external sources.
Developing these sources involves many challenges: safety preparations to prevent malfunctions in the production and supply chain, security preparations that enable the use of these systems in emergencies such as war, and preparations to prevent pollution and environmental damage in the context of energy production, storage, and transmission to consumers.
Beyond its energy uses, it is important to note the importance of oil as a raw material for the petrochemical industries. The global plastics industries are largely based on polymers produced from oil refining. It is difficult to imagine our world without the plastic components that surround us. Some examples include irrigation pipes, furniture, essential products in the automotive industry, means of communication, and countless other products. The use of plastic also poses challenges arising from slow decomposition processes, pollution, and more.
The search for energy resources on land in Israel has yielded few successes. Mosestro was established as a research and development company based on the vision that Israel needs its natural resources, including gas and oil. In 70 years of geological research on land, only two oil reservoirs and one gas reservoir (Halutz, Meged, and Zohar) have been found, despite numerous observations and hundreds of exploratory wells. In order to determine whether gas reserves do indeed exist in Israel, the founders of Mosestro decided to re-examine and re-collect all the data that had been gathered in the past and analyze it using advanced geophysical technologies that were not available to earlier researchers in Israel. To this end, the company invested considerable effort and established an extensive database containing all the seismic information collected in Israel to date. By reprocessing the data using advanced techniques, the team built new geological models, which identified a new, deep exploration target that was previously unknown – “Sifra North.”
Environmental responsibility
Continue reading
The discovery of gas and oil reserves can have an impact on the environment. Mozstro does not deny this impact, but has undertaken to minimize it and to give high priority to nature conservation and environmental considerations in its decision-making process regarding the location of exploration sites and the technical preparations for their implementation. As part of this commitment, the company has developed an environmental code of ethics that includes a number of principles.
- No drilling will take place in areas designated as nature reserves or national parks.
- The company undertakes to shorten any physical exploration activity, including test drilling, to a period of less than one year.
- The company undertakes to restore the drilling site to its previous condition.
- The company is committed to conducting an in-depth environmental review as part of the feasibility studies for the research and in order to find a solution that best combines the findings of the environmental review with the needs of the research.
Before selecting the site for the test drilling, Mozstro commissioned a detailed environmental survey from Geoprospect in order to make an informed choice of this temporary site. Please refer to the attached survey.
Links to articles
He has 15 years of experience in oil exploration and geology. He has been involved in seismic interpretation, petrophysics, and risk analysis of oil reservoirs in Western Siberia, Volga-Ural, the Caspian Sea basin, and more.
Connect
Nisim manages drilling engineering at Mosestro Exploration, bringing expertise in oil and gas engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering to the role. Nisim has extensive experience in engineering design and supervision of oil and gas drilling, geothermal drilling, and water drilling in Israel and abroad. Nisim holds a PhD in mechanical engineering, a master's degree in energy engineering, and bachelor's and master's degrees in civil engineering. He is a certified construction manager and a registered civil engineer.
Connect
With over 20 years of experience in oil exploration, hydrocarbons, and field research, Dr. Bartov earned his PhD from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and served as a lecturer at the Colorado School of Mines, where he led several projects on the research of carbon energy sources. During his academic career, Dr. Bartov taught petroleum and gas geology in the petroleum and gas studies program at the Technion between 2014 and 2017. Dr. Bartov served as chief geologist for oil and gas exploration companies in Israel and abroad. In 2020, Dr. Bartov joined Mozestro, where he has since served as the company's exploration manager.
Connect
Nathan Scharff, CEO of Mosestro, immigrated to Israel from Moscow in 1990. Before enlisting in the IDF, he studied computer science at Hadassah College. He then worked for technology companies such as Amdocs and Cyota. With over 20 years of experience in geology and geophysics, he founded Geomaj in 2003 and Mozestro in 2020, with a vision to develop Israel's hydrocarbon potential through advanced technologies and innovative algorithms. Natan lives in Modiin with his wife and four children, combining his commitment to his family and work with active community involvement.
Connect
Chief Financial Officer. With over 15 years of experience in finance, she has extensive expertise in accounting, financing, and financial management of public and international companies. Holds a bachelor's and master's degree in business administration and accounting, with a rich background in leading firms and global industries. As the head of finance at a gas exploration company, I see professionalism, transparency, and smart financial strategy as the cornerstones of success. I believe that our natural energy source—gas—is not only an economic resource, but also a driver for improving the quality of life around the world. Beyond my career, I am the mother of three wonderful children and am in an amazing relationship. I live and breathe adventure—I love to travel and experience the world from every possible angle.
Connect
Over 50 years of experience in oil exploration and geology. Senior researcher at the Geological Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences, credited with proven successes in oil and gas discoveries, including the Kashagan oil field in Kazakhstan, one of the largest oil fields in the world. Dr. Volozh has served as an expert consultant to the world's largest oil and gas companies (including Total, BP, Conco, ExxonMobil, and Gazprom) on various projects in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Belarus. Dr. Yuri Volozh is one of the founders of Muzestro, established in 2020.
A geophysicist with extensive international experience in managing and leading complex geophysical projects. Currently leads the seismic surveys division at MOSESTRO Exploration. Since 2018, he has held various positions for BHP in Australia, Europe, and Africa, and over the years has held a variety of roles in the Australian minerals industry since 2011. He is an expert in project planning and execution, managing multidisciplinary teams, and implementing advanced technologies, while maintaining high standards of safety, operational efficiency, and quiet and safe transportation, based on experience, listening, and systemic vision.
Connect
With 18 years of experience in oil and gas exploration in Israel. Avgad has held key positions in companies in the field and as a representative of the Ministry of Defense in regional planning and construction committees and a member of the advisory council on petroleum law. He specializes in regulation and development of energy and water resources and holds a master's degree in public administration and urban planning from the Hebrew University.
Connect
Holds a bachelor's degree in education with honors and a master's degree in public policy with honors from the Hebrew University. Has extensive experience in the field of geography and environmental protection. Completed his military service as a reconnaissance company commander (Major, reserve), worked for the Society for the Protection of Nature in various training and management positions, and later for the Jewish Agency as director of immigration from English-speaking countries and COO of the emissaries unit. Yehuda is a member of the board of directors of the Rehovot Experience Network, active in his community in Modiin, married, and the father of four children.
Shai Spetgang leads Occupational Health and Safety at Mosestro Exploration, leveraging more than a decade of specialized experience in safety management across upstream and downstream oil and gas, construction, and high-tech industries. As a certified Israeli Safety Officer, Security Manager, and licensed drone pilot, Shai brings a multifaceted skill set to ensure workplace safety and compliance. He holds an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies and an MBA. Additionally, Shai is an ISO 45001 Auditor.
Connect