Community

Social outreach is an integral part of Perenco's approach to conducting business. We focus on sustainable development. Wherever we operate, every effort is made to improve quality of life while preserving traditional cultures and values.

Our community goals are:

•To make a positive contribution to local communities

•To respect different cultures and the rights of individuals

Perenco personnel are committed to achieving these goals:

•Managers are responsible and accountable for upholding our Social Responsibility Policy

•All Perenco and contractor personnel must consider

Social Responsibility in all their activities, and intervene when these goals are compromised

To ensure compliance with our Social Responsibility Policy we:

•Comply with the laws of the host country

•Ensure that all staff and contractors are aware of the

Perenco commitment to Social Responsibility

•Maintain high ethical standards throughout all interactions with local communities

•Communicate Perenco's activities with the local communities taking into account local customs

•Identify, in partnership with local communities, social projects where Perenco can make a positive contribution

These could include: — Personal and community health support — Local infrastructure and access to sustainable energy and water supplies — Local education, and support for primary schools for all — Sustainable community-led projects: agricultural / fishing / micro credit/etc...

•Allocate necessary resources to fulfil our Social

Responsibility role

•Manage Perenco-led projects in such a way that community expectations are met by: — Defining clear objectives, and promising only what can be achieved — Keeping to agreed schedules — Sharing of knowledge and building of trust

•Perform regular audits of all our activities, using these results to drive performance improvements & high ethical standards.

Improving and supporting health care in our areas of operations is one of our main priorities. In remote areas where we operate, access to basic medical services can be problematic.

This is why we work hard to bring health services closer to where people live, or when that is not possible, help those who need care the most to reach the nearest health care resource.

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

Perenco DRC was involved in the upgrade of a health centre at Nsiamfumu and in the building of another facility in Ndundji. Both medical centres offer essential primary care for residents of the nearby villages.

Because of the poor state of repair of the health centre at Nsiamfumu, local people were forced to travel 15km to the city of Muanda, rather than use their local centre. Today the Nsiamfumu facility has been upgraded and over 2000 people once again have access to a vastly improved health centre in their own village. Similarly, following the construction of a new health care centre in the village of Ndundji, a settlement approximately 30km from Muanda, the people of Ndundji, and also the neighbouring villages of Sikili and Tende, now have access to a modern medical facility without the need to travel long distances.

In 2009, the company sponsored much needed improvements to the maternity ward at Muanda’s General Hospital. This is now a much more welcoming place for staff and patients alike following repairs to the leaking roof, an overhaul of the ward’s electrical wiring, and some redecorating.

Perenco DRC has helped a group of five young children and teenagers from the DRC receive life-changing cleft surgery. Every year thousands of children are born with a cleft, but in the developing world many families cannot afford the corrective surgery. Perenco arranged for the children, who live in Muanda near Perenco’s operations, to be flown with nurses to Kinshasa.

At Kinshasa’s University Hospital a team of visiting Italian surgeons performed the relatively simple forty five minute procedures. After a day’s rest the children were flown home to a warm reception from their families.

PERU Hospital Barge

In co-operation with the Regional Government of Loreto and the Peruvian Navy, Perenco launched the “Pastaza Hospital Barge.” The barge, the first of its kind in the region, will serve more than 16000 people from 86 communities along the Napo, Curaray and Arabela rivers. It has been fully refurbished and equipped with medical equipment by Perenco.

The barge provides the communities along the three rivers with medical and dental services and will also have a fully equipped medical laboratory. It is staffed with 17 medical personnel who visit each of the 86 communities at least every 40 days.

The launch of the “Pastaza Hospital Barge” sees Perenco Peru, the Regional Government of Loreto and the Peruvian Navy all working closely together to deliver a comprehensive health project in the area.

DRC New school building

In 2009 Perenco undertook the construction of a new school building at The Dizolele Institute. The new brick building replaced one that was constructed from earth and straw. Perenco DRC also helped build primary schools at Kongo and Kitombe for children from local villages, and supplied a number of Muanda schools with benches and other equipment.

A primary school building at the Banana navy base was also upgraded and refurbished. Perenco is widely involved in the building or repairing of schools, giving scholarships, books and computers, offering transport and meals to children living near our operations.

In total, more than 50000 children around the world have already benefited from Perenco’s actions. “A considerable energy was required to follow this project” “In spite of the difficulties, the construction site was opened on time”

Jean-Robert Ippet–Letembet Deputy General Manager of Congo

CONGO Studying close to home

In order to encourage students to remain in schooling after their fifth grade, Perenco Congo funded the construction of a new school facility for 100 students in the district of Nzambi. The new facility allows students to continue studying close to home, without having to travel to the region’s administrative centre in the heart of the Conkouati National park.

The difficult access to the new site presented several logistical challenges, which had to be overcome in order to complete the project on time. The successful completion of this project was testament to the strong partnership between Perenco, the Oil Ministry, the local administrative and tribal authorities and other local organisations.

The new facility, which offers students vastly improved conditions for study, was officially opened at a ceremony in July 2009. Many senior politicians, local dignitaries and Perenco E&P Congo’s management team were present.

GABON School supplies and facilities

In 2009 Perenco donated educational supplies, including text books and computers, to over 1300 children in 16 schools in the Bendje, Etimboue and Basse Banio regions of Gabon.

The Company was involved in the reconstruction of two dilapidated school buildings, as well as providing housing for teachers and other facilities, including desks, for the South District School in Port Gentil.

At Avegombwiri, Perenco contributed to the construction of a new school building.

“This year’s scheme went really well, the programme was much more structured and all the young people got a great deal out of it, as well as having great fun particularly on the boat trip. All the participants also received a Gold Youth Award for their work during the scheme which can be included in their CV and go towards a Duke of Edinburgh award”. “This year we included a community project which not only allowed the young people to give something back but also involved them working with either the elderly or people with learning difficulties to help break down barriers and stereotypes in the community. We also went on a week long residential trip on a sailing ship along with all the usual activities which entailed the young people working together as a team”. “We could not do any of this without the sponsorship from Perenco. Although Norfolk Police and the Youth and Community Services provide staff, transport and fuel free of charge; the activities are expensive and as you can imagine insurance premiums are very high. Thank you Perenco, I hope you will feel able to keep sponsoring us in future years.” PC Emma DREW Norfolfk constabulary

UK

Musical keys project

In 1990 a Norfolk based charity was founded by the parents of children with learning disabilities who discovered that their children responded well to music, irrespective of their level of disability. Children with a full range of special needs and disabilities are now able to gain new skills and further their development through the use of music in a stimulating environment. Perenco provides funding to assist the charity’s running costs.

Fresh Start

Fresh Start is a project which has been run as a joint venture by Children’s Services youth work team and Norfolk Constabulary for the past 10 years. 35 students are nominated by their schools, Youth and Community Services and the Police to participate in a range of new challenging activities. It is hoped that this will build their self-esteem and allow them to start the new school year with a ‘Fresh Start’.

Through various activities these young people are encouraged to think about themselves and their ability to achieve, as well as to give thought to the needs of others. The project aims to give young adults self confidence and to open their eyes to new opportunities.

Two years ago, as a result of a number of referrals, the Project was launched to identify young people at risk from alcohol and substance abuse. A number of young people have since been offered additional support and benefited from the partnership arrangements. Participation in the Fresh Start scheme will continue to give young people the opportunity to achieve accredited awards such as Norfolk Youth Awards and Competent Crew sailing qualifications.

Infrastructure projects, such as improving existing transport routes, modernising energy supplies or bringing people clean drinking water, are a way of leaving a lasting and positive legacy on the areas in which we operate.

Letter of thanks from the Tribal Elders of the Villages of Ekoth, Mpombo, Elogkam and Yambong

“The collective of the above mentioned villages thanks you very much for the consideration which you were kind enough to show them by having repairs made to the bridges which cross the Otoune and Nkog A Nibih rivers, on the section of road which connects Ekoth and Elogkam. The quality of the work carried out on these structures meets with our approval and reassures us that, in spite of their age, their useful life has been prolonged. We urge you to persevere with similar work in the interest of the communities of Yassoukou Canton, your partner in the Kombe Nsepe project. We wish you success and we include you in the prayer which we offer to the Lord, that your exploration projects in our forest quickly meet with a happy outcome. Please accept our profound gratitude. For the collective of 4 villages Ekoth, Mpombo, Yambong, Elogkam”.

CAMEROON Road to Kombe

In Cameroon more than 200 people were temporarily contracted by Perenco this year to help upgrade the road and a bridge near Mvia and Kombe Nsepe. Apart from improving the local conditions, this work allowed access to several villages that had previously been isolated during the rainy season.

GABON Disembarking station

Perenco Gabon sponsored the construction of a new disembarking station in Batanga, which was designed to improve trade for the local fishermen and to ease movement along the river.

DRC Water wells programme

Ensuring local communities have access to a safe supply of water is a priority for Perenco. The company has been involved in a programme of drilling water wells in Muanda, DRC. Perenco’s engineers advised the local community on the plans for the new wells and, once the initial work was completed, Perenco organized maintenance training for two young people who had been selected by the village for the role.

TURKEY Sahaban Bridge

Diyarbakir is situated in Turkey’s more isolated eastern region, known for its harsh environment. The area benefited from the construction and maintenance of essential infrastructure in this remote area.

As a major contributor to social and economic infrastructure in the regions in which it operates, Perenco built the Sahaban bridge over the river Tigris and donated it to the local administration. Previously, the local people used a small, light-vehicle river crossing about two kilometres away from the newly constructed bridge. This could only be used during the dry season because it was too low and too weak meaning people had to take a long detour around the river to reach Diyarbakir city centre.

Building this bridge shortened the journey by 30km for almost 6000 people in eight villages, and eliminated the inconveniences and dangers of the river crossing.

In some areas Perenco has been able to provide free electricity supplies to local villages. For example, in the DRC, Perenco has successfully installed a small power generating facility for local communities.

Similarly, in Gabon, the permanent power supply to the village of Batanga serves 80 buildings including houses, businesses, the school, the health centre and the water tower.

PERU

Perenco Peru has implemented a series of initiatives in support of agriculture. These projects mainly consist of advising on the cultivation of traditional crops, the promotion of poultry farms, the breeding of guinea pigs and pig farms.

To date approximately 550 families are involved in these programs.

DRC

In the DRC, Perenco has provided local fishermen with a number of refrigerators in order to improve their trade. The refrigerators, each measuring twenty feet long, were installed in the village of Nsiamfumu 2, approximately 15km from Muanda.

A manager has now been appointed, under the supervision of the local fishermen, to ensure the daily upkeep of the cold room.