Safety is inherent within our core values and business. Safety is our focus and is extremely important at every stage of development of our projects, from front-end engineering and design through construction and operations. We believe that safety starts with our culture, and have adopted a Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) Policy that sets forth our commitment to operating safely and responsibly, protecting the environment, and having a positive impact in the communities in which we live and work.

The health and safety of our employees and the community go hand in hand. NextDecade will adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations, which protect the health and safety of the community and environment. As we progress the design, construction, and operation of our Rio Grande LNG project, NextDecade is taking several safety measures, including:

• Collaborating with local, state, and federal authorities and industry partners during planning to ensure public safety.
• Incorporating containment systems, leak detection and other safety measures into the overall plant design.
• Implementing comprehensive and best practice safety policies, systems, and procedures.
• Taking a risk-based approach to personal safety which means planning out tasks every day, tracking progress, sharing best practices or lessons learned and using behavior-based safety to promote hazard recognition and healthy dialog.
• Building in multiple layers of protection into plant design to reduce risk.