Expression of Interest

Section 3.3 of the Initial Tender Protocol

The qualification process begins with the submission of the Expression of Interest, which should contain the following information (along with any other information the Company deems relevant):

Power of Attorney for the Nomination of the Accredited Representative, as Annex III. Each company participating in Brasil Round 8 must nominate one or more Accredited Representative(s) to represent the company with ANP, to whom all and every correspondence related to Brasil Round 8 will be sent.

A Confidentiality Agreement, as Annex IV, signed by the Accredited Representative of the Company.

Annex II, showing each sector the company have interest.

Cover Letter, signed by the Accredited Representative of the Company, certifying that all of the information presented in the required documents for Brasil Round 8 is true and correct.

It should also contain the name of the company and any persons which hold more than 20% (twenty percent) of the voting capital with the description of their respective participation, the qualification requested by the company and the name, title, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of the Accredited Representative(s).

Note: This guide is only provided for general orientation of prospective participants of Brasil Round 8. Details on the qualification process must be obtained at the Final Tender Protocol.