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Drone Rules for Refinaria Abreu e Lima (RNEST)
Ipojuca, Pernambuco (PE)
• Brasil
JXCQ+WG - Estr. Tdr Sul - Ipojuca, PE, 55590-000, Brasil
Lat: -8.37942 • Lng: -35.0101
Air
Permission required
Last updated: Jun 3, 2026
Summary
Drone operations over or within the immediate vicinity of the Refinaria Abreu e Lima (RNEST) are prohibited without express authorization from competent authorities. The facility is classified as a Critical Energy Infrastructure Security Area.
Located within the Suape Industrial and Port Complex, RNEST is one of Brazil's largest refining facilities and plays a strategic role in the production and distribution of petroleum derivatives. Due to the presence of industrial processing units, hazardous materials, and critical energy infrastructure, unauthorized drone operations may pose safety and security risks.