Oil Exploration Algarve Workshop 2015

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PETROLEO E GAS NO ALGARVE

OIL AND GAS IN THE ALGARVE
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OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION

WHERE? WHEN? WHO?
ONDE? QUANDO? QUEM?
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CONCESSION
AREAS IN PORTUGAL
Source: enmc.pt
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AWARDED
CONCESSIONS IN PORTUGAL
Galp
ENI
Portfuel
Repsol
Partex
ASMAADO ALGARVE CONCESSIONS DEEP OFFSHORE

BACIA
REPSOL / PARTEX (GULBENKIAN FOUNDATION)
Benefits for Portugal per barrel

6% first 5 million barrels
8% 5 to 10 million barrels
12% more than 10million barrels
25c PER
BARREL
10c PER
BARREL
1 barrel = 6000 cubic feet

ASMAADO ALENTEJO CONCESSION DEEP OFFSHORE

BACIA
GALP / ENI

ASMAA CONCESSION INLAND / ONSHORE

ALJEZUR
PORTFUEL (SOUSA CINTRA)
Lagos
Portimao
Sagres


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TAVIRA
PORTFUEL (SOUSA CINTRA)
Cabanas
Luz
Santa Luzia


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DRILLING
EXPLORATION WELLS
DRILLING PLANNED
FOR 2016
1 well
2016
1 well
2016
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CONTRACTS
CONTRACTS / CONTRATOS
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CONCESSION
CONTRACTS
PORTUGAL CONCESSION PROCESS

Nome
Area Max
Durao
Atividades permitidas
Obrigaes
minimas
Licenca de
avaliacao
previa
35 lotes
Ca. 2800 Km
6 meses
Avaliacao de dados existentes e

levantamentos geologicos
Relatorios dos
resultados da
avaliacao
Contrato de
concessao
16 lotes*
Ca. 1300 Km
Period de
pesquisa: 8
anos (+2 ext
de 1 ano cada)
Levantamentos geologicos,
geoquimicos e geofisicos;
sondagens de prospecao e
pesquisa
(* podem ser mais

lotes e a duracao
pode ser superior
nas concessoes
deep-offshore)
Anos 4 a 8:**
1 poco por ano
(** o numero de
sondagens pode ser
inferior nas concessoes
deep-offshore)
Periodo de
producao:
25 anos (ext
ate 40 anos)
Anos 1 a 3:
Negociavel
Sondagens de
dessenvolvimento e producao
Source: enmc.pt
Nenhuma
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CONCESSION
CONTRACTS
TYPICAL INTERNATIONAL GENERAL TERMS

Under a concession agreement, an oil and gas company is granted
exclusive rights to exploration and production of the concession
area, and owns all the oil and gas production.
Oil and gas companies typically pays royalties and corporate income
tax.
There may also be other payments to government, such as:
Bonuses
Rentals
Resource taxes
Special petroleum or windfall profit taxes
Export duties
Etc.
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CONCESSION
CONTRACTS
PORTUGUESE CONCESSION AGREEMENTS

The oil and gas companies are granted exclusive rights to
exploration and production of the concession area, and owns all the
oil and gas production.
The oil and gas companies pays royalties AFTER ALL EXPENSES
HAVE BEEN RECOVERED (Few exceptions on some contracts)
Pays Portuguese corporate income tax. (But most head offices are
located in offshores and have subsidiaries in other countries)
Pays surface rentals.
Provide initial funding for:
a)
b)
c)
Technology transfer programs

Acquisition or renewal of specialized technical equipment
Preservation of technical data in digital and other formats.
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CONCESSION
CONTRACTS
TOTAL NUMBER OF CONTRACTS SIGNED TO DATE
15 contracts signed
September 2015 6 contracts signed
Repsol / Partex on 4 September 2015 (2)
Portfuel on 25 September 2015 (2)
Australis on 30 September 2015 (2)
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CONCESSION
CONTRACTS
GENERAL CONCERNS WITH CONTRACTS
Lower royalties than standard

Risky clause for Portugal on 6 contracts
Changes and amendments to this contract SHALL NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES reduce or increase the rights and obligations
of the concessionary. The rights and obligations of the concessionary
shall be the same that existed prior to any legal dispensation or rules
being enacted or passed into law.
Some contracts do not have clear indication on

what constitutes Allowable project expenses
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CONTRACTS
ROYALTIES
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CONTRACTS
NEEDING INVESTIGATION
PORTUGAL O UNICO PAIS NO MUNDO A RECEBER CENTIMOS

POR BARRIL DURANTE TODA A VIDA DO CONTRATO
=10c
Lag
osti
m
LAGOSTIM
CONCESSION
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CONTRACTS
NEEDING INVESTIGATION
PORTUGAL O UNICO PAIS NO MUNDO A RECEBER CENTIMOS

POR BARRIL DURANTE TODA A VIDA DO CONTRATO
=25c
Lagost
a
LAGOSTA
CONCESSION
OTHER COUNTRIES OIL BENEFITS

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BENEFICIOS
FISCAIS OUTROS PAISES

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BENEFICIOS
Portuguese Royalties
range from 2% to 12%
International Royalties
Average from 10% to 30%
Portugal average excluding Lagosta and Lagostim

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BENEFICIOS
Portugal average including Lagosta and Lagostim
WHAT, WHERE AND WHO

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QUESTIONS?
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EU
LEGISLATION
EU DIRECTIVES
ASMAADOES THE EU SAY?

WHAT
EU IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINES
18 July 2013
Directive came into force
19 July 2015
Member States must bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative
provisions necessary to comply with the Directive
TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
19 July 2016
Laws, regulations and administrative provisions are to be applied to owners and
operators of planned production installations and operators planning or executing
well operations
19 July 2018
Member States are to apply the laws, regulations and administrative provisions to
existing installations

WHAT
SAFETY
On 10 June 2013 the EU adopted a Directive on safety of
offshore oil and gas operations. The new rules (initially
proposed to take the form of a regulation) will make sure
that the highest safety standards will be followed at every oil
and gas platform across Europe.
It will also ensure that we react effectively and promptly
should an accident nevertheless occur. This would help
minimise the possible damage to the environment and the
livelihoods of coastal communities.
The new directive sets clear rules that cover the whole
lifecycle of all exploration and production activities from
design to the final removal of an oil or gas installation.

WHAT
OIL LICENSING
EU countries have to follow strict rules when issuing licenses for searching for,
drilling for and producing oil: the Hydrocarbons Licensing Directive (94/22/EC)
ensures a competitive, non-discriminatory and transparent European market
and improves the security of supply.
Directive 94/22/EC of 30 May 1994 on the conditions for granting and using
authorisations for the prospection, exploration and production of hydrocarbons
National governments can determine the geographical areas for prospecting,
exploring for and producing hydrocarbons.
However, they have to follow a specific procedure when granting licences: an
invitation for applications has to be published in the Official Journal of the EU
at least 90 days before the closing date for applications. This notice should
specify information such as the geographical area, the type of authorisation
and selection criteria for applicants. All interested companies can submit
applications.
In their annual reports, EU countries have to inform the European Commission
(EC), amongst others, on the geographical areas opened and the licences
issued to companies.

WHAT
LIABILITY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE

The Directive requires Member States to ensure that licensees are
financially liable for the prevention and remediation of environmental
damage, as defined under the Environmental Liability Directive (ELD),
caused by offshore oil and gas activities carried out by, or on behalf of, the
licensee or the operator.
This means that a licensee that is not the operator is still liable under the
ELD.
The Directive contains an amendment to the ELD under which the ELD
provisions dealing with water damage now also apply to the marine waters
of Member States. Consequently, liability under the ELD has been
extended.
The Directive does not contain any provisions on civil liability on the part of
licensees for loss or damage suffered by third parties. However, in 2012 the
European Commission ordered a study into issues relating to such liability,
so this topic may very well be covered by EU legislation in the near future.

WHAT
TRANSPARENCY AND INFORMATION SHARING

Under the Directive, Member States must ensure that operators (or
owners) provide the relevant competent authority with the information
described in Annex IX to the Directive.
This includes information relating to any unintended release of oil or gas,
any failure of a safety and environmental critical element, any fatal
accident, any evacuation of personnel, helicopter accidents, etc. Member
States are also required to make such information publicly available.
When reporting the requisite information, operators and owners must do
so using a common data reporting format, to be drawn up by the
Commission. Member States must submit annual reports to the
Commission on offshore safety and environmental impact based on the
information provided by operators.

WHAT
RECAP EU WIDE SAFETY STANDARDS

before exploration or production begins, companies must prepare a Major Hazard
Report for their offshore installation. This report must contain a risk assessment
and an emergency response plan.
technical solutions which are critical for the safety of operators' installations must
be independently verified. This must be done prior to the installation going into
operation
national authorities must verify safety provisions, environmental protection
measures, and the emergency preparedness of rigs and platforms. If companies
do not respect the minimum standards, EU countries can impose sanctions,
including halting production
information on how companies and EU countries keep installations safe
must be made available for citizens
companies will be fully liable for environmental damages caused to protected
marine species and natural habitats. For damage to marine habitats, the
geographical zone will cover all EU marine waters including exclusive economic
zones and continental shelves.
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QUESTIONS
WITH NO ANSWERS
IS PORTUGAL COMPLYING?
WILL THE OIL & GAS
COMPANIES COMPLY?
LOOKING FOR ANSWERS

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RECAP OF BENEFITS
FOR PORTUGAL
WHAT, WHERE AND WHO

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QUESTIONS?
UNCONVENTIONAL, UNNECESSARY AND UNWANTED

SITUATION
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OIL AND GAS

DO WE REALLY NEED IT?
UNCONVENTIONAL, UNNECESSARY AND UNWANTED

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WHY IS IT A GAMBLE THAT PORTUGAL DOES NOT

NEED TO TAKE?
1. The Government gave the green light to many oil and gas companies without
any public consultation, poor disclosures and without the necessary EIAs
having been done.
ASMAA believes that this is a misguided gamble that we do not need to take.
Oil and Gas exploration helps to keep us hooked on fossil fuels instead
of moving towards an energy system based on energy saving and
renewable sources;
Brings serious risks to the local environment, peoples health, and will
not cut energy bills or create jobs.
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RISKS
WHAT ARE THE RISKS FOR THE ALGARVE?

QUAIS SAO OS RISCOS PARA O ALGARVE?
THE IMPACT
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OUR MARINE WILDLIFE / A NATUREZA MARITIMA

The Algarve marine environment includes
many unique and fragile ecosystems, and
is home to many species, including
seabirds, shorebirds, whales and dolphins.
A deep sea oil or gas disaster will leave
our local marine flora and fauna vulnerable
to the toxic effects of oil and gas.
O ambiente marinho no Algarve inclui
muitos ecossistemas nicos e frgeis, e
o lar de muitas espcies entre elas aves
marinhas, baleias e golfinhos. Um desastre
de petrleo ou gs vai deixar a nossa flora
e a fauna marinha totalmente vulnerveis
e ate desfeitos por causa dos efeitos
txicos do petrleo ou do gs.
From this
To this
THE IMPACT
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THE FISHING INDUSTRY / A PESCA

1.Commercial fishing rank as one of our most economic
mechanisms that needs to be preserved, while
recreational fishing is one of the Algarves most
popular activities. A deep sea oil or gas disaster as
well as seismic surveys impacts directly on our local
fishing industries resulting in both the loss of
valuable fish stocks and the loss of industry jobs.
2.A pesca comercial e um dos nossos mecanismos
econmicos que precisa de ser preservado, enquanto
que a pesca desportiva uma das atividades mais
populares do Algarve. Um desastre de petrleo ou de
gas no mar, tambem como as pesquisas impacta
diretamente nas nossas indstrias de pesca,
resultando em perdas de valiosos recursos e tambem
a perda de muitos postos de trabalho na indstria.
From this
To this
THE IMPACT
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TOURISM - TURISMO
1.The pristine coastlines and unique wildlife of
the Algarve attract tens of thousands of
international tourists annually, injecting an
economic boost into the region.
From this
A deep sea oil or gas disaster will have a

pivotal role in tourists' decisions to visit the
Algarve.
2.As zonas costeiras que so nesta altura ainda
imaculadas e a vida selvagem que existe no
Algarve atrai dezenas de milhares de turistas
por ano, injetando um impulso econmico para
a regio.
CLOSED BEACH
O perigo de um desastre de petrleo ter um

papel negativo na deciso dos turistas
visitarem o Algarve.
THE IMPACT
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RECREATIONAL WATER SPORTS / DESPORTOS AQUATICOS

From this
1. The Algarve offers unparalleled opportunities

for ocean sports such as surfing, kayaking,
wind surfing, jet skiing, diving and boating.
A deep sea oil or gas disaster will invariably
impact many local businesses, organisations,
and individuals who enjoy the Algarves waters.
2. O Algarve oferece oportunidades sem paralelo
para desportos martimos e de atividades de
aventura, como o surf, caiaque, windsurf, jet
ski, mergulho e passeios de barco entre outros.
Um desastre de petrleo ou de gas no mar,
invariavelmente vai ter um impacto negativo
nas muitas empresas que prestam esses
servidos aos nossos turistas e visitantes, e para
todas as organizaes e indivduos que gostam
da praia, do mar e do sol do Algarve.
To this
THE IMPACT
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ALGARVE ASSETS / BENS E RECURSOS NATURAIS

1.We should be protecting our national assets, not selling them off to be
exploited by foreign corporations, or endangering them by oil or gas drilling
without adequate safety measures.
2.Devemos estar a proteger os nossos bens e recursos naturais, e no a
vend-los para ser explorados por empresas estrangeiras, ou pr esses
recursos em perigo e assim resultar na perca da nossa sustentabilidade por
causa da explorao do petrleo no mar Algarvio sem medidas de
segurana adequadas e aseguradas.
THE IMPACT
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CLIMATE / CLIMA
1.The climate change impacts of fossil
fuels are disastrous. Portugal should
be investing in clean energy solutions
instead of investing in extracting the
last drops of oil from the ends of the
earth. We should be climate pioneers
not fossil fools.
2.Os impactos climticos devido a
explorao de petrleo e gs so
desastrosos. Portugal deve investir em
solues de energia limpa e ecologica
em vez de investir na extrao das
ltimas gotas de petrleo dos confins
da terra e do mar. Devemos ser
pioneiros na rea climtica e no
"tolos" ou "malucos" fsseis.
THE IMPACT
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OUR WAY OF LIVE / A NOSSA MANEIRA DE VIVER

1.This is a fundamental part of living in the
Algarve, whether you are Portuguese or
an Expat, and we must protect it not
only for ourselves, but also for all of our
visitors and for future generations.
2.Esta uma parte fundamental de viver
no Algarve, e se Portugus ou um
Expat, nos temos a responsabilidade de
proteger a costa Algarvia, no s para
ns prprios e as nossas famlias, mas
tambm para todos os nossos visitantes
e turistas, e pensando no bem estar e a
sustentabilidade das futuras geraes.
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SOLUTIONS
WHAT DO WE WANT?
O QUE QUEREMOS?
OUR DEMANDS
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O QUE QUEREMOS
1. A suspenso imediata da explorao de Petrleo e Gs Natural na costa
martima da regio do Algarve;
2. Recolher 100000 assinaturas no mbito da petio pela suspenso imediata
da explorao de Petrleo e Gs Natural na costa Algarvia com o objectivo
de a entregar Assembleia da Repblica e a Comissao Europeia;
3. Promover campanhas de sensibilizao junto da populao do Algarve sobre
o problema da Explorao de Petrleo e Gs Natural na Costa Algarvia e
motivar as comunidades a fazer perguntas a membros do governo;
4. Exigir estudos de impacte econmico, social e ambiental que suportem o
debate sobre a Explorao de Petrleo e Gs Natural no Algarve;
5. Exigir transparncia pblica e poltica em tudo o que diz respeito
Explorao de Petrleo e Gs Natural na Costa Algarvia;
6. Exigir uma discusso pblica (no uma consulta pblica so) alargada sobre
os custos e benefcios para toda a regio do Algarve da instalao da
indstria petroqumica nos mares do Algarve.
We need to move away from fossil fuels. We need safe and

clean energy sources that dont create significant amounts
of waste. Renewable Energy Sources offer this.
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A
POBRE REALIDADE O ALGARVE MAIS DE 300 DIAS DE SOL
SOLUTIONS
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PORQU?
Porque preciso criar-se uma imagem renovada do mar e das suas
capacidades e potencialidades sendo no entanto um factor indispensvel
para a sustentabilidade da economia de Portugal e especialmente a regiao do
Algarve.
Porque preciso educar todos sobre o impacto que o mar tem na nossa
economia todas as actividades directa e indirectamente relacionadas com o
mar, com as praias, os rios e com as zonas costeiras.
Porque precisamos de contabilizar o turismo melhor com embarcaes de
recreio, desporto de competio, com as actividades de mergulho,
observao da natureza, com o surf, com o windsurf, o parasailing, o
kitesurf, restaurantes e snack-bars de alta qualidade, atividades de praia,
etc.
Porque ha alternativas para optimisar a nossa economia e reduzir a nossa
dependencia em hidrocarbonetos. Petroleo e gas nao sao as solucoes que o
pais precisa.
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SOLUTIONS
WHAT CAN WE DO?

O QUE PODEMOS FAZER?
ACT - PARTICIPA
SOLUTIONS
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COMO?
HOW?
ACT - PARTICIPA
SOLUTIONS
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GET INVOLVED PARTICIPA
There are many ways that you can get involved in the campaign.
Here are three things that YOU can do TODAY to get you started:
1. Write to your local and national newspapers
2. If you have a local radio - contact them
3. Write to your local, regional and national decision makers attend local
municipal meetings, ask questions from local mayors, etc.
ACT - PARTICIPA
SOLUTIONS
ASMAA
Organise a Oilgarve #ISayNOtoOilinAlgarve talk in your town - at your community

centre, workplace, college, school, local cafe, local club, etc we will try and be
available to speak about the campaign to your invited audience
Distribute Flyers and Posters in your community, collect signatures
Join the protests and days of solidarity
Organise an information stall in your town
Get other civic organisations in your area to collaborate with ASMAA on this
campaign we already collaborating with the Transition Movement in Algarve.
Lagos em Transicao, Lagoa em Transicao e Tavira em Transicao.
ACT - PARTICIPA
SOLUTIONS
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Organise a music night/ fundraiser for Oilgarve #ISayNOtoOilinAlgarve

Make an Oilgarve #ISayNOtoOilinAlgarve sticker for your windows and
car
Share the campaign info with your family and friends via E-mail, on
Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, etc
Sign the petitions online and share it with your friends and family
Get hold of the presentations on SlideShare to discuss it with friends
and family
Donate to the Oilgarve #ISayNOtoOilinAlgarve campaign fund
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SOLUTIONS
First they ignore you, then they laugh at

you, then they fight you, then you win
Mahatma Gandhi
ACT - PARTICIPA CAMPAIGN POSTERS

SOLUTIONS
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SOLUTIONS
ACT
- PARTICIPA CAMPAIGN POSTERS
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SOLUTIONS
ACT
- PARTICIPA CAMPAIGN POSTERS
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ACT - PARTICIPA
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DONATE
You Can Help us Keep on Running! Donate Now!
Donate 10 , 25 , 50 , 100 or whatever amount you see as appropriate.
PAYPAL Donate Button on our site http://asmaa-algarve.org
or use info@asmaa-algarve.org
OR DONATE VIA DIRECT BANK TRANSFER
NAME: ASMAA ALGARVE SURF AND MARINE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION
NIB: 0038 0000 4030968177132 (IF YOU ARE IN PORTUGAL)
IBAN: PT50 0038 0000 4030968177132 (INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS)
BIC: BNIFPTPL
REF: SAY NO TO OIL
ACT - PARTICIPA
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SIGN THE PETITION

Sign and share the petitions / Assinem e partilhem a
peticao sff.
Petition / Petiticao - http://tinyurl.com/nxqqrg2
Say No to OIL in Algarve
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Contact details
info@asmaa-algarve.org
info@oilgarve.org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/asmaaalgarve/
Websites
ASMAA: http://asmaa-Algarve.org
ENMC (Gov): http://enmc.pt
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andMarine
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.

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ASMAADO ALGARVE CONCESSIONS DEEP OFFSHORE

REPSOL / PARTEX (GULBENKIAN FOUNDATION)

Benefits for Portugal per barrel

1 barrel = 6000 cubic feet

ASMAADO ALENTEJO CONCESSION DEEP OFFSHORE

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PORTFUEL (SOUSA CINTRA)

Benefits for Portugal per barrel

1 barrel = 6000 cubic feet

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PORTFUEL (SOUSA CINTRA)

Benefits for Portugal per barrel

1 barrel = 6000 cubic feet

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PORTUGAL CONCESSION PROCESS

Avaliacao de dados existentes e

(* podem ser mais

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TYPICAL INTERNATIONAL GENERAL TERMS

Special petroleum or windfall profit taxes

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PORTUGUESE CONCESSION AGREEMENTS

Technology transfer programs

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TOTAL NUMBER OF CONTRACTS SIGNED TO DATE

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GENERAL CONCERNS WITH CONTRACTS

Lower royalties than standard

Some contracts do not have clear indication on

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PORTUGAL O UNICO PAIS NO MUNDO A RECEBER CENTIMOS

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OTHER COUNTRIES OIL BENEFITS

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Portugal average excluding Lagosta and Lagostim