Journal of World Energy Law & Business

The JWELB, published by Oxford University Press, is the official publication of AIEN (formerly 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 receive free online access and receive a generous discount on print subscriptions.

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Research Papers

The annual Research Paper grant program funds the preparation of practical, thoroughly researched papers by leading practitioners and academics on topics related to international energy negotiations, such as matters of contract, law or policy. An important tool to staying up-to-date on current issues affecting the industry, this research is made available free of charge for members and at a nominal fee for non-members.

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AIEN News

2025 Research Paper Proposals Accepted until March 25

AIEN is now inviting proposals for a new Research Paper. The topic may be selected by the proposed author and should be a subject of interest to the membership that is directly related to international energy negotiations, such as matters of contract, law or policy. Please review the RFP information document below for full program … Continue reading “2025 Research Paper Proposals Accepted until March 25”

AIEN in the News – Recent Article in Future Digital Twin

Hydrogen and the Energy Transition: Future Digital Twin Gonzalo Cabrera and Zoe Bromage, Co-chairs of AIEN’s two Hydrogen model contract drafting committees, discuss the significant strides AIEN has made in the hydrogen sector over the past year. With the establishment of our Hydrogen Taskforce at the end of 2022 and two specific Hydrogen Drafting Committees … Continue reading “AIEN in the News – Recent Article in Future Digital Twin”

AIEN Opens New Renewable Fuels Taskforce

AIEN is opening a new taskforce for enrollment that will explore how AIEN can add value to the Renewable Fuels space. The taskforce template of evaluating and identifying the risks, potential contract scoping, term sheets and eventual recommendation to the AIEN Board of Directors, has been very successful in defining where and how AIEN can … Continue reading “AIEN Opens New Renewable Fuels Taskforce”

Advisor Newsletter

Published quarterly, AIEN’s Advisor newsletter keeps members apprised of association initiatives, upcoming events, as well as important industry insights such as updates on country laws and government contract terms. Special interest articles are featured as well. The Advisor is a members-only resource.

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