Petrobras hereby announces that, on March 5, 2016, a fire broke out in the Diesel Hydrotreating (DHT) Unit of Pasadena Refinery System Inc. (PRSI), in the United States.

The mutual cooperation plan between the PRSI and the local authorities was put into effect and the flames were brought under control. The quality of the air around the refinery was monitored and no outside impacts were identified.

During the fire, the navigation channel in the region of the PRSI was blocked as a preventive measure but was reopened a few hours later.

The refinery continues to operate with the due operational authorizations and with an insurance coverage for the accident.