Kuwait: Second oil spill in Persian Gulf August 15

Event

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) reported a new oil spill off the country's shores in the Ras Al-Zour area on Tuesday, August 15. The spill is reportedly about 1.6 km (1 mi) long. Authorities are taking precautionary measures to secure vital infrastructure in the area and to prevent the further spread of the spill. The source of the spill has not yet been determined.

Context

A previous spill was reported the week of August 7 near the joint Kuwaiti-Saudi oilfield at Al-Khafji.

Advice

Individuals should avoid the area of the spill and follow all instructions issued by authorities.