Red tide disrupts operation of desalination plant in Barka – Barka – Oman A red tide outbreak in Barka has forced ACWA Power to operate two of its water desalination plants below their capacity, resulting in a financial impact of RO140,000 to the company. The company expects further delay in reverting to full operations as proliferation of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) is continuing, which is likely to increase the financial impact of the outbreak. (LINK). HIWI042018-08-31T10:17:21+02:00