Technical Qualification

Section 3.4 of the Initial Tender Protocol

Technical qualification of the companies will be based on their respective demonstrated experience in oil and gas exploration and production activities. A Company may seek technical qualification either as:

Non-Operator

For Companies that require  qualification as a Non-Operator, it is necessary an overview of their activities in their primary business(es), and the relationship of the applicant Company to its parent company/group.

Operator

The requested qualification should be clearly stated in the Expression of Interest, bearing in mind that qualification as an Operator is required in order to bid on a block without forming consortium. Conversely, a Company qualified as a Non-Operator may participate in Brasil Round 8 in a consortium that has at least one company qualified as Operator.

Companies that seek qualification as an Operator should present a technical summary with full information supporting their operating capability. This summary should include information that demonstrate previous experience in:

»	Exploration and production operations in onshore basins;
»	Exploration and production operations in shallow water;
»	Exploration and production operations in deep water;
»	Volume of production in boe;
»	Exploration and production operations in adverse environments;
»	Time experience in production
» s	Experience in the treatment of environmental questions, HSE certification and outsource of HSE certified companies.

Companies that are not in the exploration and production business, but want be qualified as Operator B or C, should submit a resume of the technical crew with a curriculum vitae of the professionals, their relation with the company and their responsibilities in the project.

Companies requesting to be qualified as Operators will be classified as the table below:

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.