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Agility,
technique and
responsibility:
we respond to incidents with excellence

Acting quickly and responsibly is not just a value, it is daily practice in an industry that requires preparation, rigor and attention to the smallest detail. At PRIO, any emergency is addressed with structure, technical knowledge and a firm commitment to what matters most: the safety of people, the preservation of the environment, the continuity of operations and the reputation we have built with responsibility and consistency.

Although we have never faced an emergency*, we continually prepare ourselves to act in the best possible way in any scenario.

*Considering PRIO as a field operator.

Preparation
that makes a difference

Even before any emergency, PRIO is already on the move. Our compliance routine strictly follows internal and external rules, such as the Emergency Management Standard. We act as members of the Campos Basin Area Plan—following the guidelines of Decree 4871/03, in a joint effort between operators in the region to increase the capacity to respond to emergencies, including spills of unknown origin. Also ensuring alignment with the National Contingency Plan that expands the response capacity regulated by Decree 10950, of January 27, 2022.

Management is multifaceted and always aligned with the dynamics of our operations:

1) Continuous review of response plans

Emergency Response Plan, Oil Spill Emergency Plan, Aviation Emergency Plan, Fauna Protection Plan, Coastal Protection and Clean-up Plan, etc: adapted to the operational changes at the Frade, Forte, Bravo and Polvo A assets and their equipment and logistics vectors.

2) Changing and checking PEVO vessels

The replacement or inclusion of vessels linked to the Oil Spill Emergency Plan (PEVO) follows strict technical and regulatory criteria. The process involves stages such as contracting, applying a technical checklist and obtaining approval from the relevant bodies — IBAMA, the Navy and ANVISA — guaranteeing compliance with legal and operational requirements.

3) Supervision of logistics and response maintenance

close coordination between our logistics team, suppliers and all containment and collection equipment.

4) Integrated system for detecting oil spills at sea

PRIO carry out its monitoring through radars, thermal cameras, sensors and 24×7 satellite image monitoring. All this ensures that monitoring, containment, collection and mitigation actions are carried out swiftly, effectively and in full compliance with the rules of IBAMA.

1) Continuous review of response plans

1) Continuous review of response plans

Emergency Response Plan, Oil Spill Emergency Plan, Aviation Emergency Plan, Fauna Protection Plan, Coastal Protection and Clean-up Plan, etc: adapted to the operational changes at the Frade, Forte, Bravo and Polvo A assets and their equipment and logistics vectors.

2) Changing and checking PEVO vessels

2) Changing and checking PEVO vessels

The replacement or inclusion of vessels linked to the Oil Spill Emergency Plan (PEVO) follows strict technical and regulatory criteria. The process involves stages such as contracting, applying a technical checklist and obtaining approval from the relevant bodies — IBAMA, the Navy and ANVISA — guaranteeing compliance with legal and operational requirements.

3) Supervision of logistics and response maintenance

3) Supervision of logistics and response maintenance

close coordination between our logistics team, suppliers and all containment and collection equipment.

4) Integrated system for detecting oil spills at sea

4) Integrated system for detecting oil spills at sea

PRIO carry out its monitoring through radars, thermal cameras, sensors and 24×7 satellite image monitoring. All this ensures that monitoring, containment, collection and mitigation actions are carried out swiftly, effectively and in full compliance with the rules of IBAMA.

Equipment
and structures
ready for action

Our operational units are equipped with state-of-the-art monitoring systems, including radars and thermal cameras. Furthermore, we have vessels prepared for oil containment and collection, with resources that meet the highest industry standards. All this ensures an agile and effective response, minimizing risks and impacts.

Training
and integrated
response

Continuous training is part of our culture. We carry out regular drills based on the internationally adopted Incident Command System (ICS). These exercises involve several fronts (internal teams, suppliers, public authorities and communities) and simulate real situations to test activation, communication and resource mobilization.

More than training, the drills promote integration between areas, reinforce role clarity and strengthen trust between all those involved.

Watch the video below to see how we do the training:

Continuous
improvement and learning

After each simulation, we conduct post-event analysis and technical debriefing meetings. These actions generate lessons learned, which are formally recorded and transformed into action plans connected to our Documentation Management System. We update and revise plans, procedures, flows and strategic documentation to incorporate these learnings and ensure compliance with operational reality.

For example, in the drills conducted with IBAMA, in addition to preparing specific training, we carry out a critical evaluation of points for improvement based on realistic scenarios. The feedback generated in said exercises helps us align expectations with regulatory bodies, improve coordination with suppliers and reinforce the clarity of roles and responsibilities.

Integrated
responsibility

Emergency management at PRIO goes beyond reaction: it anticipates risks, promotes a culture of prevention and strengthens governance. Our actions are transparent and responsible, involving internal and external stakeholders and actively protecting communities and ecosystems. This allows us to reinforce our ESG commitment in an authentic manner, connected to the reality of the sector and the complexity of our operation.