

The top two challenges operators face in onshore fields are dealing with security and with communities. To handle the community aspect, we become closely involved in the social issues of the communities in which we work. As each community has a different set of needs and concerns resulting from our operations, and as there is no specific pattern to follow when dealing with them, each area represents a different challenge. Being respectful with all the people we interact with, as well as with the landowners is crucial. On the security side, when dealing with any kind of criminal activity that may be present in our areas of operation, we follow procedures and recommendations that are put in place by our security consultants.