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.
Enhance your career skills at this premier energy training course
Gain a better understanding of key upstream and midstream O&G issues and agreements by attending the International Oil & Gas Contracts and Negotiations Core Course, February 9 – 13, 2026, in Cairo Egypt.
AIEN Publishes LNG SPA (FOB)
The publication of the 2025 LNG SPA concludes an industry-wide effort spanning more than six years that provides the industry with a neutral agreement appropriate for long term buyers, producers, and portfolio aggregators.
Nominate for AIEN Awards!
Nominate in categories: Deal of the Year, Venture of the Year, Discovery of the Year, Energy Transition Initiative of the Year, and Corporate Social Responsibility Campaign of the Year.
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Global Energy Industry Networking
The AIEN membership network of professionals and experts is unmatched in the international energy industry and is a vital resource for younger professionals and veteran negotiators alike. -
Conferences & Education
AIEN provides the highest quality services to its members to enhance their career growth and development by offering conferences, workshops, webinars and various other educational programs. -
Model Contracts and Research
One of AIEN’s main objectives is to produce model contracts that are widely accepted and used in the international energy industry, which significantly decrease the time it takes to finalize a deal. -
New Energies Focus: H2, CCUS, Nuclear
In response to the global energy transition, taskforces are identifying future model contracts and educational offerings within the sphere of Hydrogen, CCUS, Nuclear and Renewable Fuels.
Who is AIEN?
AIEN Benefits

Access to Model Contracts and Research

Connect with a Global Energy Industry Community
Upcoming Events
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US Chapter Event "What can go Wrong? Above Ground Risk Analysis for New and Returning Country Entrants"
Houston, TX 77002
January 27, 2026
Negotiation Skills Workshop +: International Deal-Making - Strategy, Ethics and Practice
Cairo
February 01–04, 2026
MENA Chapter Event “Trends in International Energy Arbitration - What Corporate and External Counsel Need to Know”
Riyadh 12342
February 02, 2026
International Oil & Gas Law, Contracts and Negotiations: Part 1
Houston, TX 77056
September 21–25, 2026
International Oil & Gas Law, Contracts and Negotiations: Part 2
Houston, TX 77056
September 28–October 02, 2026
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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