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Benefits
Continuing Education
Conferences
AIPN hosts major professional conferences annually, featuring seasoned speakers and panelists offering insight into emerging trends and issues impacting international negotiators. These events also provide enjoyable forums for networking and socializing.
Spring Conference
The AIPN Spring Conference is held annually in the United States in the spring. It attracts attendees from all over the world representing energy companies, host governments, legal firms, consultants and contractors. The program focuses on new areas of exploration or technology development in oil and gas and current issues impacting the industry. The event includes a welcome reception and gala dinner, golf tournament, and one and one half days of presentations and topical discussions. Previous locations include: San Antonio, New Orleans, Austin, The Woodlands, Galveston and Washington, D.C.
International Conference
To accommodate AIPN's geographically diverse membership, International Conferences are held in major cities outside of the United States and have a regional educational emphasis. Hosted at fine hotels, the event provides excellent networking forums as well as activities for spouses and families. The event includes a welcome reception, networking dinner, gala dinner, golf tournament, and two and one half days of presentations and topical discussions. Previous International Conferences were held in the following cities: Bangkok, Thailand, 2009; Edinburgh, Scotland, 2008; Marrakesh, Morocco, 2007; Perth, Australia, 2006; and Moscow, Russia, 2005.
Dispute Resolution Conference
The AIPN also co-hosts an annual course on Dispute Resolution/International Arbitration, designed for international arbitrators, mediators, attorneys and commercial representatives. The program is comprised of presentations and topical discussions delivered in a panel format. The event has been held in various international locations: Dubai, UAE, November 2006; Paris, France, October 2007; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, October 2008; Singapore, October 2009; Houston, USA, April 2010. The event has previously been held in cooperation with internationally recognized dispute resolution organizations such as the International Center for Dispute Resolution and the International Chamber of Commerce.
Workshops and Educational Courses
Additionally, AIPN hosts workshops and educational courses throughout the year in various international locations. These are comprehensive courses taught by expert faculty that focus on a wide variety of contract and negotiating topics.
Model Contracts Workshop
The annual AIPN Model Contracts Workshop is held mid-year and focuses on the development of the AIPN international model contracts. These interactive workshops, held in select locations around the world, spark discussion and debate among experts from multinational companies and host government representatives, which contribute to the development and improvement of AIPN's published model contracts.
International Energy Law, Contracts and Negotiations “Short Course”
The AIPN co-hosts an annual course on International Energy Law, Contracts and Negotiations with the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and the Institute for Energy Law. This “Short Course” has become the standard training ground for energy negotiators. This course is held in Houston, TX, USA with one week focused on upstream issues and a second week on midstream issues.
Negotiation Skills Workshop
The Negotiation Skills Workshop is specifically designed to assist individuals relatively new to commercial negotiations and the international side of the E&P industry. It is also a fantastic refresher for more senior negotiators seeking to sharpen their negotiating skills. It is taught by a faculty of experienced negotiators. The number of participants is limited to facilitate the highest level of interaction during negotiation exercises.
Economics and Valuation Workshop
AIPN offers an Economics and Valuation Workshop designed for a broad audience of upstream oil and gas professionals interested in understanding petroleum economics and uncertainty analysis.
Journal of World Energy Law and Business
The Journal of World Energy Law and Business, published by Oxford University Press, is the official publication of AIPN. It provides high-quality articles that combine academic excellence with professional relevance and benefits from the expertise of a Board of internationally respected academics, lawyers and other energy professionals. All members have free online access to the Journal.
Advisor Newsletter
The Advisor newsletter keeps members apprised of AIPN initiatives, upcoming events, as well as such important industry insight as upcoming licensing rounds, updates on country laws and government contract terms. Special interest articles are featured as well.
Gain Industry Experience
AIPN Model Contracts
AIPN members receive free access to download all AIPN’s model contracts, which are widely accepted and used in the international oil and gas community. AIPN's model contracts are tools for the negotiator that promote and facilitate sound transactions. AIPN model contracts include: Confidentiality Agreement, Joint Operating Agreement, Accounting Procedure, Consultant Agreement, Farmout Agreement, Gas Sales Agreement, Gas Transportation Agreement, International Dispute Resolution Agreement, Lifting Agreement, Secondment Agreement, Master Service Arrangements, Seismic Acquisition Contract, Well Services Contract, Study and Bid Group Agreement, Unitization and Unit Operating Agreement, and LNG Sales Agreement.
Balanced and cohesive, these documents include specific provisions traditionally desired by parties involved in the particular types of transactions represented by the contracts. They are a starting place for negotiations. Committees develop new model contracts on an ongoing basis, as well as update past contracts.
Model Contract Drafting Committees
Participating on an AIPN model contract drafting committee is a valuable tool to gain industry experience while helping the AIPN to develop a balanced and fair model contract. Committees are open to all AIPN members and are composed of a diverse group of negotiators in many locations around the world. Meetings are held in various locations to encourage participation, and conference calls are used to solicit input from members that cannot attend in person. AIPN members may be part of an unlimited amount of committees; non-members are limited to participating in only one.
Research Paper
The AIPN Research Paper grant, established in 1996, offers an annual U.S.- $10,000 grant to selected qualified authors for preparation of practical thoroughly researched, publishable papers on industry issues of concern to AIPN members. The resulting papers are made available to all AIPN members and become an important and valuable resource.
Connect with the International Energy Industry Community
Networking Opportunities
Throughout the year, AIPN provides a myriad of opportunities for members to enhance their professional relationships and to keep apprised of industry activities and trends.
Regional Chapter Events
Regional chapter events are held frequently in various locales around the world, which feature topics of interest to petroleum negotiators. Some past locations have included: Houston, Dallas, Calgary, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Caracas, Lagos, Budapest, London, Aberdeen, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, Beijing, Bangkok, Dubai, Doha, Almaty, Moscow, Tokyo, Seoul, Perth and Melbourne.
Membership Directory
All members have access to AIPN's online membership directory that is updated regularly. This expansive resource includes all active members by company affiliation or alphabetical listing and can be searched online.
Job and Resume Service
AIPN offers an ongoing confidential resume referral service for members seeking career changes and companies recruiting negotiators.
Young Negotiators
The AIPN Young Negotiators group is designed for members new to or with limited experience in the industry. It is intended to give members the tools they need for career-development and integration into the petroleum negotiations industry. It is a forum for sharing ideas, networking and establishing international relationships with their colleagues.
Student Outreach
The AIPN has initiated student outreach programs at several major universities at the undergraduate and graduate level (petroleum land management, business schools, petrotechnical disciplines). Students are allowed to join the AIPN at reduced student membership fee levels and are eligible for scholarships and writing competitions. The program is designed to assist students seeking a career in the Industry.
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