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AIEN is producing an incredible three-day program for the NOC Conference and Workshops. The conference will address the diverse challenges of the National Oil Company in today’s dynamic energy world and will include high-profile speakers, hot topics, fireside chats, moderated discussions and more!
Featuring topics such as:
- NOC Governance
- The Role of NOCs in the Energy Transition
- Balancing Energy Security with the Bottom Line
- Building the NOC-IOC Relationship: A Discussion on Overcoming Conflicts and Finding Common Ground
- Internationalization: Challenges for NOCs when Operating Beyond Their Boundaries
- Designing and Developing CCS/CCUS Projects
- AI & New Technologies for the Energy Sector
- plus much more!
Dual-Track Workshops
On Monday, October 20, we will be offering both morning and afternoon workshops. These engaging and educational sessions are included with your conference registration. Due to limited space in each workshop, we encourage early registration to secure your spot and ensure your preferred sessions are available.
NOTE: Only one workshop may be selected in the morning track and one in the afternoon track as these run concurrently.
Workshop topics include:
Morning Workshops (8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Option 1: Strategic Legal Practices for NOCs: Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, and Risk Management
This comprehensive half-day workshop focuses on critical dispute resolution challenges and strategies specifically tailored for National Oil Companies (NOCs). The session covers three main areas: the crafting of effective dispute resolution clauses in NOC contracts, the complexities of NOC involvement in investor-state arbitration, and practical approaches to enforcement risk management. Through a mix of expert presentations, interactive exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will gain practical insights into avoiding common pitfalls in dispute resolution clauses, understanding the unique position of NOCs in international arbitration, and implementing effective risk mitigation strategies.
Option 2: JV Management: Building Stronger, More Resilient Partnerships
Joint Ventures, especially non-operated JVs (NOJVs), help NOCs access opportunities, share risks, build capabilities, and create value for host governments. Yet, influencing NOJVs, often operated by global partners, can be challenging. This half-day workshop will provide data, best practices, and case studies on:
- NOCs in NOJVs: Key challenges and NOC vs. IOC perspectives
- Influence Plans: How to build world-class plans to achieve objectives and manage risks
- Asset Teams: How NOCs and IOCs structure and resource NOJV teams for impact
- Governance: Effective board, committee, & governance practices tied to stronger performance, based on benchmarking 100+ JVs
Afternoon Workshops (1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Option 1: IOC/NOC Negotiations – Striking the Right Balance
In today’s evolving energy landscape, negotiations between International Oil Companies (IOCs) and National Oil Companies (NOCs) are increasingly complex, shaped by geopolitical shifts, energy transition policies, and regulatory demands. Striking the right balance between commercial viability, national interests, and sustainability is critical. This workshop will provide a deep dive into the strategic, legal, and commercial considerations influencing IOC/NOC negotiations, covering key topics such as investment objectives, risk allocation, contract structuring, and dispute resolution. Through interactive case studies and industry insights, participants including legal, commercial, and technical professionals will gain practical strategies for structuring robust agreements, mitigating risks, and fostering long-term collaboration.
Option 2: From Gas to LNG – Role of NOC in Monetizing LNG
This workshop explores the commercial, legal, and geopolitical dynamics of monetizing natural gas via LNG from the National Oil Company (NOC) perspective. It covers the entire natural gas value chain, from upstream gas supply to LNG export, and examines contract structures, pricing strategies, and key terms in LNG sales agreements. Strategic considerations for NOCs—such as project structuring, marketing options, stakeholder alignment, and regulatory frameworks—are highlighted.
Participants will engage in interactive discussions on the complexities of the various types of contracts and what can be the best fit for their respective organizations. The session provides practical insights into how NOCs can secure national value, navigate fiscal and legal challenges, and effectively participate across upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of the LNG business.