The Association of International Energy Negotiators (formerly the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators) is an independent not-for-profit professional membership association that supports international energy negotiators around the world and enhances their effectiveness and professionalism in the international energy community.
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US Chapter Luncheon "Techniques to Protect Foreign Energy Investments: Focus on the 2024 Argentinian Investment Law"
February 20, 2025 US/Central
February 20, 2025

Live Webinar: "Closing Out CCUS Taskforce - Key Takeaways, Term Sheet Recommendations, and Future Outlook"
February 27, 2025 US/Central
February 27, 2025

Live Webinar: "Accelerate Action - Women Leading the Energy Future"
March 3, 2025 Africa/Algiers
March 03, 2025

Asia Chapter Event "Challenges and Opportunities in the Philippine Energy Sector"
March 6, 2025 Asia/Brunei
March 06, 2025

US Chapter Event "Transformative Journeys"
March 6, 2025 US/Central
March 06, 2025

2025 International Oil & Gas Contracts and Negotiations Core Course
March 10-14, 2025 America/Montevideo
March 09–13, 2025

US Chapter, CHF, & OHI Event "Update on Model Contract Development: Continued Development of the Global Low-Carbon Hydrogen Ecosystem"
March 11, 2025 US/Central
March 11, 2025

Latin America and Caribbean Chapter Event "Women Diversifying the Energy Industry"
March 11, 2025 America/Buenos_Aires
March 11, 2025
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Asia Chapter Event "Meet the Women (Em)powering Asia’s Energy Industry"
March 13, 2025 Asia/Brunei
March 13, 2025

Europe Chapter Event "Empowering Change - Break Bias and Build Inclusion in the Energy Sector"
March 20, 2025 Europe/London
March 20, 2025

AIEN-YN US Chapter Event "What's in a Name? Dealing Effectively with Pre-Contractual Documents"
March 25, 2025 US/Central
March 25, 2025

US Chapter Luncheon "Greenwashing Litigation: 2025 Trends"
March 27, 2025 US/Central
March 27, 2025

Mexico Sub-Chapter Event "Women Leadership in Times of Crisis"
March 27, 2025 US/Central
March 27, 2025

US Chapter Event "Navigating the Energy Transition: Legal & Industry Perspectives"
March 28, 2025 US/Central
March 28, 2025

Asia Chapter Event "Disputed Maritime Boundaries in Hydrocarbon-Rich Areas"
April 10, 2025 Asia/Brunei
April 10, 2025

Endorsed Event: SEAPEX SEC 2025
May 6-9, 2025 Asia/Brunei
May 05–08, 2025

AIEN 2025 International Energy Summit
June 10-12, 2025 Europe/Athens
June 09–11, 2025

2025 Gas Course: From PSC to LNG
July 22-24, 2025 Asia/Brunei
July 21–23, 2025
Featured Resource
With ever more global focus on carbon management, there is increasing interest in Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS), from a range of industries including oil/gas, power generation and heavy industry. In 2022, AIEN responded with the creation of a Taskforce, with the ultimate goal of recommending certain model clauses, contracts or term sheets to … Continue reading “CCUS Taskforce White Paper”
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