Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN)

Last month, we had the opportunity to visit Columbia University and speak to the students about the benefits of becoming an AIEN student member. Attendees were able to hear from our VP of Education, Eric Fry and our VP of New Energies, Gabrielle Finger. If you would like us to visit your school to learn more about AIEN and our membership benefits, please email [email protected].

In Singapore, our Asia Chapter and SPE Singapore held a festive end-of-year holiday reception on December 12. Attendees were able to hear from Andrew Harwood on "Asia Pacific's E&P Sector: The Year Past and the Year Ahead" before catching up with friends and making new connections while celebrating the holiday season. A special thank you to our event sponsors: Berkeley Research Group (BRG), ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Freshfields, Herbert Smith Freehills, Jones Day, JTAsyer Law Firm, K&L Gates, King & Spalding, Skrine, Harbour Energy, and Vietnam International Law Firm (Vilaf.

The on-demand version of AIEN’s webinar “EU Energy Regulations - EU Emissions Trading System (ETS & ETS 2) and Costs of Implementation” is now available on AIEN University! Organized by our Europe Chapter, this webinar discusses the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and its implications for European businesses and households as well as a business perspective on implementation of the EU ETS 2.   This webinar is free for AIEN members and $25 for non-members.   Take advantage of the other on-demand offerings that AIEN currently has available on AIEN University: https://lnkd.in/gpcDfBHU   Wanda Buk Marcin Izdebski Christina Renner Maciej P. Alexey N.   #Europe #EUETS #EUETS2 #webinar #energy #energyindustry

On December 4, our Europe Chapter held its annual holiday reception in London. Fellow AIEN colleagues and friends were able to reconnect and celebrate the holiday season.   A special thank you to our event sponsor: Vinson & Elkins

Our US Chapter had a full house for its annual holiday reception at the Asia Society Texas Center in Houston. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the art gallery and network with fellow AIEN members and friends!   Don't miss out on the US Chapter's first luncheon of the year on January 22. Click here to view full event details and to register: https://lnkd.in/g4vr6GcQ

📣 Now open for registration! The AIEN 2025 Gas Course: From PSC to LNG will be hosted in Kuala Lumpur! Join us for this training course that covers the legal, commercial and geopolitical aspects of natural gas development and sale. The course has been expanded, now including three days of classroom presentations and a group negotiation exercise, also including ample time for interaction with the faculty throughout the lectures. It is taught by oil and gas lawyers and commercial negotiators who have hands-on experience with each of the areas they will be teaching. Topics to be covered:  • Global Primary Energy Supply/Demand • Energy Outlooks: Current Policies vs Net-Zero Carbon Scenario • Natural Gas and Renewable Energy • The Natural Gas Value Chain and Importance of Having a Gas Plan • Natural Gas Value Chain - A Local and Regional Perspective • Natural Gas Issues in Granting Instruments • Legal and Commercial Natural Gas Aspects of Joint Operating Agreements • Natural Gas Pricing Theory • Legal and Commercial Aspects of Natural Gas Marketing • LNG Industry Overview & Critical Success Factors • LNG Sale & Purchase Agreements Exercises include:  • Natural Gas Exercise - What Would You Do? • Gas Balancing Exercise • Fluxana Group Natural Gas Negotiation Exercise Full program details and online registration available at: https://lnkd.in/gHYjvyzK #energy #energyindustry #oilandgas #careerdevelopment #LNG #naturalgas #negotiationskills

AIEN is producing an incredible program for the ninth annual International Energy Summit. Take a sneak peak at https://lnkd.in/gBC3nCA8. Stay up-to-date on current trends and challenges in the international energy industry by attending sessions that include high-profile speakers, interviews, hot topics, moderated discussions and more! Full details and online registration available at https://lnkd.in/gWp8vQc9. #energy #oilandgas #energytrilemma #energytransition #networking #development

This past week, our Asia Chapter hosted a festive end-of-year cocktail reception on "Upstream APAC: A Year in Review and 5 Key Themes for 2025" in Kuala Lumpur. Not only did attendees get to meet fellow AIEN colleagues and friends, but they also had the opportunity to hear from Angus Rodger on "Asia Pacific’s E&P Sector: The Year Past and the Year Ahead."   A special thank you to our event sponsors: Berkeley Research Group (BRG), ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Freshfields, Herbert Smith Freehills, Jones Day, JTAsyer Law Firm, K&L Gates, King & Spalding, Skrine, Harbour Energy, and Vietnam International Law Firm (Vilaf.

We are excited to be back at NAPE Summit! Come out to the George R. Brown in Downtown Houston on February 4 for AIEN's Seminar, which is included in NAPE Business Conference registration. You will experience a full day of sessions covering an Update on Hydrogen, Negotiating the International Deal in 2025 - How is it Different than Domestic U.S.?, The 2023 AIEN Model JOA - A Year or So On, and CCUS – What’s the Latest?   Not attending NAPE Business Conference? A very limited number of seats are available complimentary for AIEN members. Click below to register. If you are attending the NAPE Energy Business Conference, please do not register at the link to the right as the AIEN Seminar is already included. We hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/ghEZgFnp   #energy #modelcontracts #energyindustry #hydrogen #CCUS #JOA #oilandgas

🔊 REGISTER TODAY ❗ ❗ Join us in Rio to receive a comprehensive overview of issues and agreements pertaining to oil and gas projects from start to finish. Led by our experienced and knowledgeable faculty, this course is highly rated year after year. Full program details and online registration available at: https://lnkd.in/gPJ5CaKc. Jennifer Josefson, Harry Sullivan, Kimberly Reeder, Andrew Derman, Felipe Alice #energy #oilandgas #industrytraining #contracts #negotiation #IOC #NOC #careerdevelopment