October 29, 2026 3:10 PM
EXPLAINER : How could the oil spill off the UAE coast affect desalination plants?
An oil spill off the United Arab Emirates that has prompted temporary restrictions on fishing and on access to several beaches has raised concerns over the risk of environmental contamination and questions about the potential impact on desalination plants. WHAT ARE THE MAIN ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS? The spill is coming from a vessel that shipping sources have identified as crude oil tanker Gem No.2, which they said had been struck by an unidentified projectile last month 13 nautical miles west o...