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ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM NEGOTIATORSWHO WE AREThe Association of International Petroleum Negotiators is a not‐for‐profit professional association, founded in 1981to enhance the professionalism of cross‐border energy negotiators throughout the world. It is now composed ofmore than 2,900 members in more than 80 countries, representing numerous international oil and gas companies,host governments, law firms and academic institutions. AIPN members come from a variety of disciplines:commercial, technical, academic and legal. The association hosts several quality events each year that providenetworking opportunities and provide valuable educational programs and tools.BECOME A MEMBERActive Membership is available to anyone who is engaged in, or who has an interest in engaging in, internationalnegotiations work, including students enrolled in a university or institution of higher learning. All members areassigned to one of AIPN’s eight regional chapters: Asia; Australia/Pacific; Canada; CIS; Europe/Africa; Latin America;Middle East; and United States. Regional chapters deliver services to its members at a local level.CONTINUING EDUCATIONAIPN plays a vital role in the continuing education of its members. AIPN hosts two conferences and severalworkshops and regional chapter events annually, many of which offer continuing education credits. These eventsfeature influential speakers discussing emerging trends and critical issues. All AIPN events allow attendees tonetwork and develop new business opportunities. The AIPN Advisor newsletter, Journal of World Energy Law andBusiness, and research papers are other sources of continuing education that keep members apprised of emergingtrends in the energy industry.MODEL CONTRACTSAIPN’s Model Contracts provide an invaluable service to the energy industry, significantly decreasing the time ittakes to finalize a deal. These contracts are intended to be neutral and balanced, and to provide a template includingfrequently used alternatives and optional clauses. Completed Model Contracts are available at no cost to AIPNmembers.- Accounting Procedure (2004) Spanish Translation available-Confidentiality Agreement (2007), including Guidance Notes.- Spanish and Russian Translation available (2007 version)-Consultant Agreement for Business Development in a Host Country (2008)-Data Exchange Agreement (2010)-Farmout Agreement (2004), including Term Sheets, Guidance Notes, Model Letter of Intent, Term SheetTemplate-Gas Sales Agreement (2006), including Guidance Notes-Gas Transportation Agreement, including Guidance Notes (2009)-International Dispute Resolution Agreement (2004)- Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) (2002), including: Guidance Notes, Term Sheets, Comparison of versions1995 and 2002, Highlights of Key Revisions-Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish translation available-Guidance notes for JOA Australia incl. International Accounting Procedure-International Study and Bid Group Agreement (2006), including Guidance Notes and Term Sheets-Lifting Agreement (2001)-LNG Master Sales and Purchase Agreement (2009), including Guidance Notes-Secondment Agreement, including Guidance Notes-Service Contracts, including: -Guidance Notes-Model Well Services Contract-Model Seismic Acquisition Contract-MSA - Model Services Contracts-Model Well Services Contract (Combination Well Services & Seismic)-Unitization and Unit Operating Agreement (2006), including Guidance Notes