Hedy Cohen
Conversion to natural gas will save Israel's 13 government hospitals NIS 60 million a year.
Delek Group Ltd. (TASE: DLEKG), controlled by Yitzhak Tshuva, and Supergas, controlled by Azrieli Group Ltd. (TASE: AZRG), have won a tender for converting government hospitals to natural gas, sources inform "Globes." The tender is for 11 general hospitals and two psychiatric hospitals. Together with Baran Group (TASE: BRAN; Nasdaq: BRANF), Delek will convert six hospitals, and together with Ludan Engineering Co. Ltd. (TASE: LUDN), Supergas will convert seven others. The companies will also be responsible for supplying natural gas to the hospitals for five years. The companies' bids were far lower than expected by the Ministry of Health.
