Benefits

AIPN Model Contracts
AIPN Members are entitled to access and download of AIPN’s Model Contracts. AIPN's Model Contracts are tools for the negotiator that promote and facilitate sound transactions. AIPN Model Contracts include a model 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.

These models are widely accepted and used in the international oil and gas community.



Continuing Education
AIPN manages and participates in major professional conferences annually, each featuring a seasoned speaker panel offering insight into emerging trends and issues impacting international negotiators.

These events also provide enjoyable forums for networking and socializing.

Each year, the AIPN hosts an Annual Meeting and Spring Conference. Typically, this event has been held in the United States.

To accommodate AIPN's geographically diverse membership, our International Conferences are held in major cities outside of the United States and have a regional educational emphasis. Hosted at fine hotels, the events provide excellent networking forums as well as activities for spouses and families.

Additionally, AIPN co-hosts a Model Contracts Workshop each summer focusing on international agreements. 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.

The AIPN co-hosts with the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and the Institute for Energy Law an annual course on International Energy Law, Contracts and Negotiations.

Finally, the AIPN sponsors a Negotiations Skills Workshops and other courses of interest such as an Economics and Valuation Workshop and courses in Dispute Resolution/International Arbitration.

The 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.



Regional Chapter Luncheons
The AIPN regularly hosts luncheon meetings throughout the year in Houston, Texas and various locations around the world. These luncheon meetings typically feature a half-hour reception, seated lunch, brief association announcements and a guest speaker featuring topics of interest and importance to our members.



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 on your web browser.



Publications Grant
Under its Publications Grant program, established in 1996, AIPN 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 desk references are sure to become an important and valuable member and industry resource.



Resume Service
AIPN offers an ongoing confidential resume referral service for members seeking career changes and companies recruiting negotiators.



Networking Opportunities
Throughout the year, AIPN provides a myriad of opportunities for members to enhance professional relationships and to keep abreast of industry activities and trends.



Young Negotiators
The AIPN has recently formed a Young Negotiators group to allow those members starting a career with a forum for sharing ideas, networking and establishing international relationships with their colleagues.