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  • Joint Venture Management: Putting the AIPN Joint Operating in Context

    This webinar breaks down the fundamental day to day job functions of an international petroleum joint venture manager. The presenters use the AIPN Model Joint Operating Agreement and break down which articles will impact a joint venture manger's day to day responsibilities. The presenters also cover the project management skills needed to deal with the issues arising in each JOA article and attempt to bring the document into context by describing everyday business examples of JOA interpretation and use. Given the long-term tenure of a Joint Operating Agreement, attendees will learn that it is a living document that has as much to do with fostering relationships as it does upholding the black and white interpretation that arises from it.

    James English, Senior Counsel, Clark Hill Strasburger
    Nathanial Scott, International Business Development, Noble Energy Inc.

    This webinar breaks down the fundamental day to day job functions of an international petroleum joint venture manager. The presenters use the AIPN Model Joint Operating Agreement and break down which articles will impact a joint venture manger's day to day responsibilities. The presenters also cover the project management skills needed to deal with the issues arising in each JOA article and attempt to bring the document into context by describing everyday business examples of JOA interpretation and use. Given the long-term tenure of a Joint Operating Agreement, attendees will learn that it is a living document that has as much to do with fostering relationships as it does upholding the black and white interpretation that arises from it.

    James English

    Senior Counsel, Clark Hill Strasburger

    James English is a senior counsel, specializing in oil & gas industry commercial transactions, infrastructure projects, and acquisitions. His practice focuses on: international and U.S. upstream oil & gas transactions; international and U.S. natural gas/LNG infrastructure projects & marketing; U.S. Midstream Projects and commercial agreements; and Mediation and regulatory advocacy in the oil & gas industry.

    Before joining Clark Hill Strasburger, James worked at Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. His responsibilities included deepwater transactions and new ventures in Asia Pacific, Africa, Australasia, Canada, and the Caribbean. While at Anadarko, James also worked extensively with natural gas commercialization and marketing project in West Africa, East Africa, Central Asia, Trinidad, Australia, and New Zealand. James served on the board of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators both an officer and a director and is currently a co-chair for the LNG SPA (long term) model contract drafting committee.

    In the U.S., James focuses his practice in the Rockies and the Mid-Continent. As a former law clerk of the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission and title attorney, James is well equipped to manage transactions with large land positions and complicate regulatory implications. His depth of knowledge of midstream and marketing transactions also makes James well suited to handle transactions with assets across the entire value chain.

    Nathanial Scott

    Manager, International Business Development, Noble Energy Inc.

    Nathanial Scott is a member of Noble Energy’s Corporate Business Development team focused on mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. His current work includes strategic corporate evaluations, asset evaluations and divestitures both in the United States and internationally. Mr. Scott has experience in government and commercial negotiations concerning operated and non-operated assets, new ventures and farmout efforts in West Africa and other international locations. Prior to his time at Noble, Mr. Scott gained extensive experience in assembling, developing and divesting conventional and unconventional land plays in various basins across the United States. Mr. Scott is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma College of Law.

  • New Product!

    The Future of Funding: Financing CCUS Projects in North America in 2025 and Beyond

    Hear from experts on project financing and infrastructure development as they discuss CCS projects from the investment side of the table.

    Renta Hattori, Director of CCUS, Marubeni America Corporation
    Patrick Johnson, Partner, White and Case LLP
    Matt Kittell, Director, Société Générale
    Olivia Woodruff, VP for Decarbonization, Kimmeridge
    Moderator: Tayler Amatto, Associate Principal, Charles River Associates

    How are new legal and policy developments, like the One Big Beautiful Act, impacting the ability of project developers to raise debt and equity for CCUS projects? Are these projects still attractive to investors in the United States, given federal political preference for traditional energy sources?

    This live webinar will provide insights into what it takes to raise capital in 2025 to make these projects viable in North America and the considerations for the contracting structure underpinning these projects.

    Organized by our US Regional Chapter.

    Renta Hattori

    Director of CCUS

    Marubeni America Corporation

    Renta Hattori is the Director of CCUS, New Energy Department of Marubeni America Corporation, and is currently based in San Antonio, Texas. With over a decade of experience in energy infrastructure, Renta began his career in oil and gas and later transitioned to CCUS and RNG project development and investment, helping to catalyze the low carbon future. His expertise spans project development, M&A transactions, and business origination in North America. Renta has led significant initiatives, including a CCS investment in Texas and a dairy RNG investment in Indiana. He holds a Master's degree in Chemical Material Engineering from Hokkaido University. Prior to his current role, Renta worked in various positions within Marubeni, including corporate planning and business development in New York and Tokyo, demonstrating his global perspective in the energy sector.

    Patrick Johnson

    Partner

    Partner, White and Case LLP

    Patrick Johnson is a partner in White & Case's Global Project Development and Finance Practice and Global Energy Industry Group based in Houston. His practice focuses on advising clients in transactions that involve carbon capture, sequestration, and utilization projects; clean fuels projects; offshore and onshore wind generation facilities; merchant fossil-fuel electric generation facilities; upstream oil and gas projects; pipelines and other midstream facilities; and downstream facilities. He represents energy industry companies, private equity investors, alternative lenders, and financial institutions in transactions that include acquisitions and divestitures of assets and companies, joint venture arrangements, structured finance, project development, and project finance.

    From 2015 to 2017, Patrick worked as in-house counsel to ExxonMobil. In that role, he worked on upstream, midstream, and infrastructure projects under development in jurisdictions across the globe, with such projects including ExxonMobil's deepwater oil production project offshore Guyana and deepwater natural gas project in the Black Sea offshore Romania.

    Matt Kittell

    Director

    Société Générale

    Matt Kittell is a Director with Société Générale’s (SG, or SocGen) sustainable finance team in New York. Carbon management is core to Matt’s activities, and he works with bank clients ranging from corporates, developers, investors, equipment providers, and carbon credit market participants to evaluate and execute opportunities in carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) and carbon dioxide removals (CDRs). Matt works in partnership with other SG banking teams in the U.S. (New York, Houston, Chicago), Europe (U.K., France), and Asia (Japan, Korea, Singapore, Australia) and he has insights from recent large scale CCS projects closed in the U.K. (Net Zero Teesside) and U.S. (Trailblazer).  Matt’s work on CCS at SG is informed by his previous role at the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO), where the final five years of his fifteen-year LPO tenure focused on the CCS market.  

    Olivia Woodruff

    VP for Decarbonization

    Kimmeridge

    Olivia Woodruff is VP for Decarbonization at Kimmeridge supporting the investment team and facilitating the implementation of carbon solutions across the portfolio. Ms. Woodruff has over 13 years of experience across the energy and environmental sectors in both technical and investment functions.  Prior to joining Kimmeridge, Ms. Woodruff served as a geoscientist at Pioneer Natural Resources focused on business development & new ventures, M&A, asset planning, and active operations. In addition, Ms. Woodruff was a physical scientist at the US Geological Survey within a geochemical research team.

    Ms. Woodruff holds a BS from University of Colorado in Geology and an MS from University of Kentucky in Geology.

    Tayler Amatto (Moderator)

    Associate Principal

    Charles River Associates

    Tayler Amatto is an associate principal in Charles River Associates’ Energy Practice located in Calgary, where she advises clients on investment strategy, energy market participation, and long-term planning across North American electricity and fuel markets.

    With a background in both consulting and private equity, Ms. Amatto brings over a decade of experience helping utilities, developers, and public sector agencies navigate market reform, deploy capital, and integrate large-scale energy loads. Her work is grounded in techno-economic analysis, resource adequacy planning, and commercial strategy development for emerging energy technologies.

    Ms. Amatto has deep expertise in capacity and energy market reform, large-load integration—particularly for data centers and industrial decarbonization—and early-stage project development. She supports clients in market entry strategy, due diligence, and go/no-go investment decision-making for capital-intensive infrastructure, with a strong focus on energy transition and decarbonization investments. Her advisory work spans utilities, oil and gas, pipeline, agriculture, low-carbon fuels, and manufacturing sectors.

    Before joining CRA, Ms. Amatto served as Senior Vice President at Azimuth Capital Management, a private equity firm focused on energy transition investments and held consulting roles at PwC Canada. She supported portfolio companies and clients with strategic planning, valuation, commercial structuring, and stakeholder engagement.

    In addition to her professional work, Ms. Amatto serves as Vice President and Board Member of the Energy Leadership Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a community of connected and solutions-oriented leaders for the evolving energy sector.

    Ms. Amatto holds a BA in Economics with a concentration in Energy Economics from the University of Calgary.

  • New Product!

    Sustainability Meets Net Zero: Legal and Techno-Commercial Pathways for Emission Measurement, Accounting & Compliance in India

    Hear about the how to build credible Net Zero roadmaps that withstand regulatory, investor, and customer scrutiny.

    Suniti Kaur, Co-founder and Executive Partner, Alaya Legal
    K.K. Sharma, Consultant-Climate Change, SCM & Growth Strategy

    This live webinar will bring together legal and techno-commercial perspectives on how organizations can understand and report Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions with India-specific factors and align with global frameworks. Our speakers will also give insights on how to manage compliance risks under SEBI, MCA, and emerging carbon markets.

    Organized by our Asia Regional Chapter.

    Suniti Kaur

    Co-founder and Executive Partner

    Alaya Legal

    Suniti holds a B.A.,LLB (Hons) degree from the National Law School of India University, Bangalore (India). She is the Co-founder and Executive Partner at Alaya Legal, where she leads the firm’s Energy and Sustainability practice. With deep expertise across oil & gas (upstream and downstream), LNG, renewable energy, and green hydrogen, Suniti has built a reputation for delivering strategic legal counsel in complex, high-value transactions and regulatory matters.

    Under her guidance, Alaya Legal has steadily developed its credentials in advising stakeholders across India’s evolving energy sector.

    K.K. Sharma

    Consultant-Climate Change, SCM & Growth Strategy

    Kumud Kumar Sharma is a seasoned energy professional with over 38 years of experience in the oil & gas, petrochemicals, cryogenics, supply chain, and sustainability domains. He superannuated as Executive Director at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. in July 2023. 

    Throughout his career, Mr. Sharma has held diverse leadership roles, including Head of Sustainable Development, Business Head of Cryogenics, and State Head of Odisha, where IOC was ranked 2nd nationally in MOU performance. He was instrumental in key projects like IOC’s petrochemicals and international business expansions, green logistics models, and sustainability initiatives. A strong advocate of knowledge sharing, he has developed over 30 e-learning modules and regularly delivers talks on climate change, supply chain strategy, and energy transition.

  • Tariffs & Tensions - Managing Disputes and Contract Risk in the Global Energy Sector

    Hear about the real-world implications of tariff-related disputes on both U.S. energy import transactions and outbound sales. Our speakers will examine how such trade measures have reshaped risk allocation and dispute dynamics across the energy sector.

    Andrew Barton, Division Vice President, American Arbitration Association
    Michael Murphy, Partner, Winston & Strawn LLP
    Tatiana Polevshchikova, Counsel, Dyakin Gortsunyan Partners
    Moderator: Frederic Sourgens, Director - Tulane Center for Energy Law, Tulane University Law School

    Drawing from recent contractual trends, in this webinar, our distinguished panel offers practical guidance on existing contractual frameworks that may offer remedies, drafting resilient agreements, managing cross-border disputes, and selecting effective resolution mechanisms such as arbitration and ADR. 

    Organized by our US Regional Chapter.

    Andrew Barton

    Division Vice President

    American Arbitration Association

    Andrew Barton serves as Vice President of the American Arbitration Association’s San Antonio Regional Office, bringing more than 25 years of experience in dispute resolution, case administration, and industry engagement. He has led regional and national initiatives in arbitration and mediation, trained hundreds of neutrals, and advised legal and corporate stakeholders across the energy, aerospace, and insurance sectors. Andrew is known for his collaborative leadership style and deep commitment to advancing effective, accessible ADR processes.

    Michael Murphy

    Partner

    Winston & Strawn LLP

    Michael is an accomplished litigator and first-chair trial attorney who counsels and represents clients in a broad range of disputes.

    He has served as trial counsel in over 30 contested matters in state courts, federal courts, arbitrations, and administrative proceedings throughout the United States. His practice is focused on a wide range of complex commercial disputes and also includes significant experience in the defense of toxic tort, products liability, environmental claims, catastrophic event, and insurance coverage litigation.

    Tatiana Polevshchikova

    Counsel

    Dyakin Gortsunyan Partners

    Tatiana is a Counsel at DGP, one of the major dispute resolution teams in the CIS Region. Prior to DGP, she worked at international law firms and as a Deputy Head of Legal at the Asian International Arbitration Centre (Malaysia). Tatiana’s experience covers international construction, corporate and contractual disputes under arbitration rules of the ICC, LCIA, SAC (former SCAI), AIAC and UNCITRAL. Tatiana gained unique experience in the resolution of disputes in Southeast Asia in course of her five-year work in the region. She supervised more than 200 arbitration matters, consulted on a wide range of legal issues arising in course of arbitration, mediation and statutory adjudication widely used in the construction industry. Further, she was involved in a number of legislative and cross-institutional initiatives. Tatiana is a Vice-Chair of the IPBA’s Corporate Counsel Committee and Regional Ambassador of HK45 in the CIS Region.

    Frederic Sourgens (Moderator)

    Director - Tulane Center for Energy Law

    Tulane University Law School

    Frédéric G. Sourgens is the James McCulloch Chair in Energy Law at Tulane Law School and Director of the Tulane Center for Energy Law.

    He joined the Tulane Law Faculty in 2023. Prior to teaching at Tulane, Sourgens served as the Senator Robert J. Dole Distinguished Professor of Law at Washburn University School of Law.

    Sourgens is the co-lead investigator with OPEC’s General Legal Counsel, Leonardo Sempértegui of the energy transition policy and regulatory briefs project for the Organization of Petroleum Producing States (OPEC). He is the Chair of the Southwest Institute for International and Comparative Law and a member of the Executive Committee and chair of the Academic Outreach Committee for the Institute for Energy Law.

    Sourgens is active in the governance of the American Society of International Law, where he currently serves a three-year term on its executive council. He holds multiple editorial appointments including Editor-in-Chief of Oxford University Press' Investment Claims reporter of international arbitral awards between states and foreign investors and serving on the editorial boards of the Brill Research Perspectives in International Investment Law and Arbitration as well as the American Review of International Arbitration (Columbia University School of Law).

    Before entering academia, Sourgens practiced law at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP in Houston (now Norton Rose Fulbright) and Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP in Washington DC (now Milbank).

  • Evolving Enforcement Trends in the Trump Administration - What it Means for the Energy Industry

    Hear about the Trump Administration’s recent executive orders temporarily pausing the enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), shift in focus to targeting transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and the recent designation of several TCOs as terrorist organizations.

    Hiral Mehta, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP
    Moderator: Chantal Carriere, Associate, White & Case LLP

    In this webinar, our speakers analyze what these enforcement changes mean for the energy industry, particularly with respect to anti-corruption issues and potential concerns with TCOs in Latin America and globally. Attendees will receive insights on alternatives to FCPA enforcement, including money laundering, the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA), the Travel Act and commercial bribery, and how to mitigate concerns about extortion payments involving TCOs. 

    Organized by our US Regional Chapter.

    Hiral Mehta

    Partner

    Mayer Brown LLP

    Hiral D. Mehta, a seasoned trial lawyer and a former federal prosecutor, with more than a decade of government experience, including serving as Chief of the Business & Securities Fraud Section in the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, represents clients in high-stakes criminal and regulatory investigations and complex civil litigation.  His deep understanding of government operations helps clients navigate crises efficiently and effectively.
     
    As a federal prosecutor, Hiral tried over a dozen federal cases, including several white-collar trials, and led and oversaw hundreds of investigations of individuals and institutions, including, most recently, the FCPA and export control violations prosecution of Raytheon in a $1 billion corporate resolution, the FCPA prosecution of Gunvor in a $660 million corporate resolution, and the trial conviction of Javier Aguilar, a Vitol trader, on FCPA, money laundering and Travel Act charges.
     
    Now in private practice, Hiral represents clients in commercial and securities litigation matters, focusing on trials, hearings, and arbitrations, conducts internal investigations, represents companies and executives in regulatory inquiries, and assists clients dealing with subpoenas and enforcement actions from state and federal authorities. Hiral also advises clients on due diligence and risk assessments for investments, mergers, and acquisitions, with a focus on anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and regulatory compliance. 

    Chantal Carriere (Moderator)

    Associate

    White & Case LLP

    Chantal Carriere is an associate in the Project Development and Finance Practice in the Firm's Houston office. She represents clients in complex domestic and international projects and commercial transactions, including project development and construction, joint ventures and investments, and commercial contracts for energy and energy transition projects, including upstream oil & gas (both onshore and offshore), LNG, power, biodiesel, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewable energy and petrochemical. Chantal serves on the US Chapter Committee and the Young Negotiators committee of the Association of International Energy Negotiators.

  • Accelerate Action - Women Leading the Energy Future

    Corresponding with International Women's Day (IWD 2025), AIEN's Regional Chapters hosted a series of events around the world during the month of March 2025. Join our Africa Chapter for this dynamic focused webinar on the pivotal role of women in shaping the future of the energy industry.

    Pearl Uzokwe, Director - Africa Forward, Catalyst Now
    Christine Lins, Executive Director, Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition
    Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, Deputy Managing Partner, CLG; South Africa Co-Chair, African Women Business Energy Network
    Louise Woods, Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP; London Co-Founder, Women in Energy Connect
    Latifat Folashade Yusuff, Regional Director, AIEN Africa Chapter
    Nelia Daniel Dias, Alternate Regional Director, AIEN Africa Chapter
    Moderator: Kristina Kasibayo, Head of Compliance, Uganda National Oil Company Limited

    Bringing together industry leaders, emerging professionals, and change-makers, this live webinar features a keynote address on innovation and leadership and a thought-provoking panel on the power of mentorship in accelerating women’s leadership journeys.

    In this webinar, our panelists provide a platform to share insights, celebrate achievements, and inspire collective progress.

    Pearl Uzokwe

    Director

    Africa Forward, Catalyst Now

    Pearl Uzokwe, is a results oriented and impact driven executive with over 20 years of global leadership experience across the Global North and South. Currently, she serves as Director for Africa Forward at Catalyst Now (Formerly Catalyst 2030), leading efforts to support social innovators and entrepreneurs in achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals across Africa. Previously, Pearl was the Director of Sahara Foundation and Director of Governance and Sustainability at Sahara Group, where she spearheaded initiatives across 19 countries, focusing on corporate sustainability, international development, and governance.

    A qualified solicitor and Chartered Secretary, Pearl has worked with major firms and international organizations, including Crown Agents UK, advising on development funds such as the Private Infrastructure Development Group and the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (IFFIM). Her career reflects a strong commitment to international development, legal expertise, and driving private sector involvement in poverty alleviation and sustainability.

    Pearl also serves on several boards dedicated to advancing the UN SDGs, including the Malala Fund and the Private Sector Advisory Group, furthering her impact on global education and sustainable development.

    Christine Lins

    Executive Director

    Global Women's Network for the Energy Transition

    Christine Lins, works as Executive Director of GWNET, the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition, which aims at empowering women in the sustainable energy sector. GWNET has more than 4.600 members from 150+ countries. Furthermore, she is Member of the Board of Directors of ISES, the International Solar Energy Society. From July 2011 until March 2018, Christine Lins acted as Executive Secretary of REN21, the Renewable Energy Policy Network of the 21st Century, headquartered at UNEP, the United Nations Environment Programme in Paris/France. Between 2001 and 2011, Ms. Lins served as Secretary General of the European Renewable Energy Council. Previously, she worked in a regional energy agency in Austria promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy sources. Ms. Lins holds a master’s degree in international economics and applied languages. She has more than 25 years of working experience in the field of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency.

    Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo

    Deputy Managing Partner, CLG; South Africa Co-Chair, African Women Business Energy Network

    Oneyka Cindy Ojogbo, is an award-winning international attorney and Deputy Managing Partner at CLG, one of Africa’s leading professional service firms. As the youngest partner at the firm, she has carved a formidable reputation as a legal powerhouse, specializing in complex energy transactions, regulatory affairs, and strategic advisory. Dual-qualified in Nigeria and New York, Oneyka Cindy leads a team of over 50+ lawyers across about 10 jurisdictions in Africa, ensuring seamless legal solutions for multinational corporations, governments, and investors shaping Africa’s energy future.

    Beyond her legal practice, Oneyka Cindy is a distinguished leader in policy and advocacy. She serves as an Advisory Board Member of the African Energy Chamber's Regulatory Affairs Committee, where she champions regulatory excellence and investment-friendly frameworks for Africa’s energy markets. Additionally, as Co-Chairperson of the African Women in Business Energy Network (AWBEN), she is a leading advocate for gender inclusion, actively empowering women to take leadership roles in the sector.

    Her exceptional contributions to law and energy have earned her global recognition, including the Private Practice Rising Star Award at the African Legal Awards. A sought-after thought leader, Oneyka Cindy regularly advises on high-stakes energy projects, leveraging her cutting-edge expertise to drive business growth, investment security, and sustainable development.
    With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Oneyka Cindy is not just shaping Africa’s energy landscape—she is inspiring the next generation of leaders, breaking barriers for women in law and business, and driving meaningful transformation across industries.

    Louise Woods

    Partner, Vinson & Elkins LLP; London Co-Founder, Women in Energy Connect

    Louise Woods, serves as Co-Head of International Disputes – Europe. She is ranked in the Legal 500 UK in the field of International Arbitration, where she has been described by sources as “an excellent lawyer who is very sharp and easily accessible”, and “in a word, brilliant”.

    In recent years, Louise’s practice has increasingly focused on international energy disputes, in particular oil and gas disputes across both Africa and Latin America. Louise has significant experience in arbitration and litigation of high value, complex international commercial disputes and investor-state arbitration. She also has extensive experience of dealing with fraud and corruption allegations and investigations in the context of large scale, complex international arbitration and litigation.

    She represents clients across a wide range of industry sectors, including energy, banking and financial services, construction, infrastructure, technology and real estate development.

    Louise also works in support of greater diversity in international arbitration. She recently served as President of ArbitralWomen, a global nonprofit that works to support and promote women in international dispute resolution, through networking, mentoring and profile-raising opportunities. Louise is a regular speaker at international arbitration conferences.

    Latifat Folashade Yusuff

    Regional Director

    AIEN Africa Chapter

    Latifat Folashade Yusuff, is the Regional Director for the Africa Chapter of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN), where she leads initiatives to foster collaboration, knowledge exchange, and professional development among energy negotiators across the continent.

    With over 22 years of legal experience in the oil and gas industry, Latifat currently serves as Head, Commercial Law at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, where she provides strategic legal guidance on complex energy transactions, regulatory compliance, and commercial negotiations. She is also a CEDR UK Accredited Mediator, demonstrating her expertise in dispute resolution within the energy sector.

    Beyond her corporate role, Latifat is committed to mentorship and leadership development for professionals in the energy industry, actively championing initiatives that empower young professionals, including women. She is a contributing author to Globe Law and Business, UK, where she shares insights on the evolving global energy landscape.

    Latifat is passionate about driving impactful conversations on sustainability, leadership and opportunities in the energy sector, making her an influential voice in shaping the industry’s future.

    Nelia Daniel Dias

    Alternate Regional Director

    AIEN Africa Chapter

    Nelia Daniel Dias, was promoted to the Senior Vice Chair of the Oil and Gas Committee at the International Bar Association (IBA) in January 2025 until December 2026. In 2021 Nelia was nominated one of the 100 Outstanding Female Executives in the African Region in Oil and Gas by African Shapers. In 2023 Nelia has been appointed AIEN Africa Chapter Alternate Director and in 2019 was nominated AIEN Angola Country Rep.. Nelia is the President of a nonprofit organization based in Lisbon created in 1998 called Nuno Xavier Association (following her father’s name). Nelia is the author of 23 books one being the book on civil liability of judges published in 2004 amongst other articles written. In 2023 Nelia was appointed Head of Legal Africa being responsible for legal operations in 54 countries for international SOS and based in Mauritius islands and is still providing legal support. Worked previously in Baker Hughes as Geomarket Counsel that oversighted the whole SSA Region  from July 2017 until July 2023. Started working in Oil & Gas Legal in Chevron in January 2009. Worked first as Senior Counsel and Senior Contracts Advisor for six years until May 2015. in July 2015 Nelia joined GE- GLS, a General Electric minority Joint Venture, as JV Senior Counsel progressed to Senior Counsel- Commercia. 

    Mother of 3 with 22-, 20- and 15-years old, all studying in the UK, Nelia has a Law Degree in Civil Law from Lusíada University of Lisbon, since 1995. She is a Lawyer registered with the Portuguese Bar Association (July 1995), Angola (2009) and Sao Tome (2017). Worked as a full time Lawyer in Lisbon from October 1995 until April 2007. Nelia has a post-Graduation in Communications Law, taken at Law School at Coimbra Law Faculty (1998), an LLM Course in Oil and Gas at Universidade Agostinho Neto in Luanda (2009), and a Master Decree in Civil Law from Lisbon Law University (Contracts) since 2000. She has completed online the Supply Chain certificate issued by the Arizona State University (2013). Nelia graduated from Oxford University (Said Business School) in Global Business (October 2018). Nelia speaks fluently Portuguese, English, and French. She also speaks Spanish and German on an elementary level.  Since 2018 every year and for a whole week Nelia teaches Environmental Law in the Oil and Gas Context at the Agostinho Neto University in Angola. Nelia was, at night, a part-time Law teacher at the Catholic University College since April 2007 teaching Civil Procedure Law until June 2023. Used to be a temporary trainee at the Portuguese Bar Association (2005-2006) and a permanent trainee Angolan Bar Association since October 2007 until 2015. Currenctçy studying on line to take the IAPP certificate on Data Privacy. 

    Kristina Kasibayo (Moderator)

    Head of Compliance

    Uganda National Oil Company Limited

    Kristina Kasibayo, is a seasoned legal and compliance professional with over 17 years of experience in the petroleum sector, specializing in regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and corporate governance. She currently serves as the Head of Compliance and Ag. Head of Contracts and Negotiations at the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), where she leads compliance initiatives, develops regulatory frameworks, negotiates contracts, and ensures adherence to national and international legal standards.

    Previously, she served as Senior Legal Officer – Compliance at UNOC, playing a key role in shaping compliance strategies, regulatory engagement, and contract management. Prior to UNOC, Kristina was a Legal & Compliance Advisor at Tullow Uganda Operations Pty Ltd and an Oil & Gas Consultant at Kampala Associated Advocates (KAA), providing legal and regulatory advisory services to industry stakeholders.

    Kristina holds a Masters in Energy Law and Policy (LLM) from the University of Dundee and an International Master of Arts in International Anti-Corruption Compliance and Collective Action from the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA). She is an active member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) as well as a member of the International Bar Association (IBA) and the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP). 

  • Closing Out CCUS Taskforce - Key Takeaways, Term Sheet Recommendations, and Future Outlook

    Receive an overview of key insights, challenges addressed, and remaining opportunities in the CCS landscape.

    Daein Cha, Managing Director and CEO, deepC Store Limited
    Nicholas Fulford, Senior Director, Gas/LNG-Carbon Management-Energy Transition, GaffneyCline
    Greg Hammond, Partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
    Stephen Highfield, Principal Commercial Negotiator - Business Development & Commercial, Eni Energy E&P UK Ltd
    Moderator: Gabrielle Finger, CCUS Commercial Manager, Storegga; AIEN VP - New Energies

    Hear from our panelists as they discuss final deliverables, including term sheets to support standardized and scalable contractual frameworks for CCS projects and key recommendations for model contract development.

    In this webinar, you will receive insights on lessons learned, best practices for structuring agreements, and the role of term sheets in streamlining negotiations and mitigating risks. This discussion will also serve as a forum for reflecting on the broader impact of our findings, identifying areas for continued collaboration, and outlining actionable next steps for industry stakeholders.

    Daein Cha

    Managing Director and CEO

    deepC Store Limited

    Daein Cha, brings over 25 years of energy and resources industries experience.  Through senior roles for international business development, major capital project management, and commodity sales and trading at Tokyo Gas and Chevron, Daein brings extensive expertise, experience and network to originate and develop multi-billion dollars industrial projects.

    Daein joined Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd in 1998 and has since served roles of increasing responsibilities including Manager of LNG procurement & trading, and Manager of LNG upstream business development.  Daein joined Chevron in 2012 as Deputy Business Manager and in 2014 as Deputy Project Manager for the Gorgon Expansion Project.  He also served on the Project Leadership Team to manage the development of Chevron's Gorgon Stage 2 and Jansz-Io Compression projects.

    Daein has taken on the role as the Founder and Director of Transborders Energy (mid-scale gas resource commercialisation business) since November 2016, and as Founder and Managing Director of deepC Store (commercial scale CCS project developer) since August 2021.  He also serves as Senior Projects Manager for the Future Energy Exports Cooperative Research Center, an Australian Government and industry funded R&D organisation striving to decarbonise LNG exports and grow clean hydrogen production for Australia.

    Daein received his Bachelor’s degree in management from the International Christian University (Japan), Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business (USA), and qualification as Certified Cost Professional (CCP) of AACE International accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Speciality Boards.  Daein is also a member of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) and the Society of Decision Professionals.

    For AIEN, Daein Cha serves as a member of the Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (CCUS) Taskforce and term sheet working group.  Daein is the co-author of the “White Paper CCUS Opportunities and Implications for the AIEN.”

    Nick Fulford

    Senior Director Energy Transition

    GaffneyCline

    Nick Fulford, is Gas/LNG and Carbon Management Senior Director–Americas for GaffneyCline, with over 40 years of experience in the natural gas sector working on all aspects of the gas value chain from complex upstream projects, midstream and LNG export projects, LNG imports and gas to power, wholesale and retail market management, regulatory policy and trading. He is renowned as a leading Global LNG expert who has closely been involved in the US gas markets since the late 1980s and again more deeply since 2008 with the rise of the US shale gas boom. In recent years, Nick has engaged with the emerging Energy Transition impacts on energy markets globally, including CCS, offsets and net-zero LNG.

    Greg Hammond

    Partner

    Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

    Greg Hammond, represents parties in major M&A, Corporate Finance, Joint Venture and Projects transactions in the UK and internationally, with a particular focus on the Energy industry. He has represented Governments, public and private corporations, private equity firms, hedge funds, banks and multilateral agencies.

    He is particularly active in the Energy Transition as it relates to the Oil & Gas industry; advising on the origination, execution and financing of projects aimed at reducing carbon emissions. This has encompassed everything from (i) Hydrogen to Hydro, (ii) Gas Monetization to Electrification, and (iii) LNG to RNG.
    Greg currently sits on the New Energies Committee of the AIEN and is a member of its CCUS and Hydrogen Taskforces.

    He is also (i) a past-Chairman of the African Sub-committee of AIEN (which he established and transitioned into the current self-standing Africa Regional Chapter Committee), (ii) an original member of the Oil & Gas Sector Table of the Iraqi-British Business Council, (iii) an original member of the Legal Advisory Taskforce to the Energy Charter Secretariat in Brussels, and (iv) a member of the AIEN Europe Regional Chapter Committee.

    In December, Greg participated in a key Panel session at COP 28 on “Advancing Legal and Regulatory Principles for the Energy Transition”, examining some of the fundamental UNFCCC principles which drove the outcomes in the final UAE Consensus.

    Stephen Highfield

    Principal Commercial Negotiator - Business Development & Commercial

    Eni Energy E&P UK Ltd

    Stephen Highfield, is an International Commercial Negotiator with over 30 years’ experience in the energy industry negotiating Upstream E&P, New Energy (CCS) and M&A contracts and transactions.

    Gabrielle Finger (Moderator)

    CCUS Commercial Manager

    Storegga

    Gabrielle Finger, is Commercial Manager for Storegga (Houston, TX) working on Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects globally.

    Previously, Gabrielle was Senior Commercial Advisor for Chevron New Energies (Houston, TX) working on Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects along the US Gulf Coast, focused on the Bayou Bend Project in the Golden Triangle region. Prior to the Chevron-Noble merger, Gabrielle worked as an international commercial advisor at Noble Energy for 10 years, working on various west Africa assets in Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, focused on monetizing the Alen gas field through the EG Gas Mega Hub and the Yoyo-Yolanda cross border development. Commercially, Gabrielle has negotiated a wide range of agreements, including farmout agreements, unitization contracts/bilateral treaty, joint operating agreements, condensate/LPG/LNG sales agreements, joint venture agreements, capture and sequestration agreements, and various government granting instruments.

    Gabrielle is a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program at Chevron(2023), has an MBA from the University of Houston, and a BA from Washington University in St Louis. She is fluent in Spanish, knows enough French to be dangerous.

    Gabrielle is the current Vice President of New Energies for AIEN.

  • Introduction to Nuclear

    Learn about our newly-launched Nuclear Taskforce and hear from our speakers as they provide foundational knowledge and commercial insights crucial for traditional nuclear reactor and Small Modular Reactor (SMRs) projects.

    Amy Roma, Partner and Global Energy Practice Leader, Hogan Lovells
    Christopher Russo, Vice President, Co-Practice Leader of Energy, Charles River Associates
    Moderator: Frederic Sourgens, Director - Tulane Center for Energy Law, Tulane University Law School 

    The discussion begins by laying the technical groundwork, covering nuclear fission and fusion, reactor types, safety protocols, regulatory frameworks, and the nuclear fuel cycle. In addition, our speakers discuss the role of model contracting in the nuclear industry, addressing in particular long-term contracts for financial stability, risk management, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement in both the traditional and SMR context. 

    In this webinar, you will be provided with valuable insights into the current and future state of nuclear contracting, emphasizing the need for adaptable frameworks to support the industry's growth and success. Our experts will further address standardized contract templates, innovative financing models, technology transfer agreements, and regulatory harmonization to support SMR deployment.

    Amy Roma

    Partner and Global Energy Practice Leader

    Hogan Lovells

    Amy Roma is a Partner and the Global Energy Practice Leader at the international law firm Hogan Lovells. In her practice, Amy advises clients on a wide range of legal, business, and policy matters involving the nuclear and fusion industry.  Amy works on first-of-a-kind, cutting edge nuclear projects.  She has testified before Congress several times on nuclear energy issues and was recognized as one of the “Top 10 most innovative lawyers” in North America by the Financial Times. The National Law Journal has declared her to be one of the Top 50 “great minds impacting the crucial intersection of energy production and the environment." 

    Amy has also led a number of high impact pro bono humanitarian initiatives. Included among those, she lead the legal team to send the New England Patriots private team plane to China in March 2020 to pick up and donate nearly two million N95 masks to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also performed extensive pro bono work with refugees, most recently supporting evacuations and resettlements from Afghanistan. She began her legal career at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 

    Christopher Russo

    Vice President, Co-Practice Leader of Energy

    Charles River Associates

    Christopher Russo is a Vice President and Co-Practice Leader of CRA’s Energy Practice. He advises domestic and international clients in the electricity and gas industries in the areas of investment strategy and economic analysis, asset valuation, energy technology, and generation and transmission development.

    His expertise covers electricity and gas markets in North America, Europe, and the Middle East. He also regularly testifies in litigation and disputes on issues regarding the economics of energy markets and assets. Mr. Russo also served on the Board of Directors of Neuco, a Boston-based company which provides software to enable neural network control of power plants.

    Prior to joining CRA, Mr. Russo was a senior consultant with Cambridge Energy Research Associates in Paris. Prior to that, he owned his own energy consulting firm and worked for ABB Corporate Research in the US and Switzerland. Mr. Russo started his career at MIT as the Plant Engineer for the campus cogeneration power plant, and he later held an academic appointment as a Visiting Scientist at the MIT Energy Laboratory.

    Frederic Sourgens (Moderator)

    Director - Tulane Center for Energy Law

    Tulane University Law School

    Frédéric G. Sourgens is the James McCulloch Chair in Energy Law at Tulane Law School and Director of the Tulane Center for Energy Law.

    He joined the Tulane Law Faculty in 2023. Prior to teaching at Tulane, Sourgens served as the Senator Robert J. Dole Distinguished Professor of Law at Washburn University School of Law.

    Sourgens is the co-lead investigator with OPEC’s General Legal Counsel, Leonardo Sempértegui of the energy transition policy and regulatory briefs project for the Organization of Petroleum Producing States (OPEC). He is the Chair of the Southwest Institute for International and Comparative Law and a member of the Executive Committee and chair of the Academic Outreach Committee for the Institute for Energy Law.

    Sourgens is active in the governance of the American Society of International Law, where he currently serves a three-year term on its executive council. He holds multiple editorial appointments including Editor-in-Chief of Oxford University Press' Investment Claims reporter of international arbitral awards between states and foreign investors and serving on the editorial boards of the Brill Research Perspectives in International Investment Law and Arbitration as well as the American Review of International Arbitration (Columbia University School of Law).

    Before entering academia, Sourgens practiced law at Fulbright & Jaworski LLP in Houston (now Norton Rose Fulbright) and Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP in Washington DC (now Milbank).

  • EU Energy Regulations - EU Emissions Trading System (ETS & ETS 2) and Costs of Implementation

    In this webinar, experts discuss the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and EU ETS 2.

    Wanda Buk, Managing Partner, Business Law House (Brussels / Warsaw)
    Marcin Izdebski, Centrum Strategii Rozwojowych (Warsaw)
    Christina Renner, Partner, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP (Brussels)
    Maciej Plotka, Associate, Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP (Brussels)
    Moderator: Alexey Nikulin, Sr. Legal Counsel, Moeve (formerly, CEPSA); AIEN Europe Regional Director (Madrid)

    The EU ETS is a cornerstone of the EU's climate policy and its key tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Europe. It is the world's first compliance carbon market and remains among the largest ones globally. The EU ETS2 is a new emissions trading system created in addition to the existing EU ETS. This new system will address the CO2 emissions from buildings, road transport and additional sectors (mainly small industry not covered by the existing EU ETS). 

    Organized by our Europe Chapter, hear from our experts as they discuss the EU ETS and its implications for European businesses and households. They will also show the first-of-its kind digital tool that allows to calculate costs for households that result from implementation of the EU ETS 2.

    Wanda Buk

    Managing Partner

    Business Law House

    Wanda Buk is a qualified attorney with an MBA title. Wanda held the position of Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Digital Affairs of Poland, overseeing the telecommunications sector and international relations. Wanda was a member of several key government bodies, including the Permanent Committee of the Council of Ministers and the Committee for European Union Affairs. 

    Wanda´s work earned her recognition as one of the 50 most influential lawyers in Poland in 2018, 2019, and 2020.  

    From 2020 to 2024, Wanda served as Vice President for Regulatory Affairs at the Polish Energy Group (PGE S.A.), where she supervised both national and international regulatory activities. 

    Additionally, Wanda served as a board member of the Polish Electricity Committee and Eurelectric, where she actively engaged in shaping international energy policy and legislation.

    Marcin Izdebski

    Centrum Strategii Rozwojowych

    Marcin Izdebski is an economist and engineer with extensive experience in the energy sector. Over the past several years, Marcin has served as Director at the Ministry of State Assets of Poland, where he was responsible for overseeing Poland’s key energy and fuel companies. 

    Marcin's expertise spans regulatory and operational aspects of the energy industry, and he has led numerous strategic projects. 

    Marcin is also a co-author of significant industry reports, highlighting his deep understanding of energy policy and sector transformation. Marcin's technical and economic backgrounds positions him as a key figure in shaping the future of the energy industry.  

    Christina Renner

    Partner

    Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

    Christina Renner is a partner at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP based in Brussels, the EU. Christina has an established EU regulatory practice that spans from traditional to virtual networks across a variety of industries, including energy, telecommunications, transportation, as well as life sciences and digital markets. She also advises clients on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Emissions Trading System (ETS), and carbon markets.

    Christina has long-standing experience in handling multi-jurisdictional merger and FDI filings for a variety of clients and regularly advises on complex cross-border EU regulatory compliance matters. She also regularly advises on a variety of EU cross-border trade issues, including EU sanctions and foreign subsidies.

    Christina also represents diverse international clients in regulatory investigations before the European Commission and other national regulatory authorities and in litigation before the European courts.

    Maciej Plotka

    Associate

    Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP

    Maciej Plotka is an Associate lawyer at Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP based in Brussels. He has experience handling energy matters for a variety of private companies and public bodies. He has worked on complex M&A transactions in the energy sector, advised clients on State aid and EU funds for clean energy projects, assisted clients in green bonds investments, and assessed the impact of the EU Green Deal for international businesses. He advises clients on ESG matters, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), Emissions Trading System (ETS), and carbon markets.

    Alexey Nikulin, (Moderator)

    Sr. Legal Counsel

    Moeve (formerly, CEPSA)

    Alexey Nikulin is a seasoned international energy lawyer working with CEPSA Legal Department in Madrid. Alexey is passionate about decarbonization and energy transition. Alexey has advised on and negotiated a variety of complex commercial transactions internationally. 

    At present, Alexey coordinates activities of AIEN European Chapter.

  • The Energy Transition - What is Fit for Purpose for Sub-Saharan Africa?

    In this webinar, experts discuss the application and development of the energy transition in sub-Sahara Africa.

    Neema Shayo, Energy Advisor/Specialist, Tanzania
    Chinedu Igwe, Head of Sustainability, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited
    Gadi Taj Ndahumba, Chief Legal Counsel, ALSF, African Development Bank Group
    Moderator: Gabrielle Finger, CCUS Commercial Manager, Storegga (VP, New Energies – AIEN)

    The energy transition continues to evolve in Europe and North America through decarbonization and new green facilities; these projects are supported by new regulatory regimes and extensive subsidies. Our experts from across the continent dive into this topic and discuss how the energy transition is evolving in a fit for purpose manner appropriate to the stage of energy development. 

    Organized by our Africa Chapter, this webinar brings insights into the peculiarities relating to Africa and energy transition, the strategies that have been deployed across Africa in this regard, and activities that will enable a just energy transition on the continent.

    Neema Shayo

    Energy Advisor/Specialist

    Tanzania

    Neema Shayo, is an energy policy, markets, and regulations specialist with extensive knowledge of the sector in Tanzania and the African region. She has worked as an advisor on rural electrification projects, power utilities turn around, regulations and stakeholder management. Neema has also contributed designing financing solutions for renewable energy projects between private and public sectors (PPP) in Tanzania. Neema has worked with international organizations and private sector institutions such as the Royal Norwegian Embassy, Department for International Development (DFID/FCDO) and EMjee Development Consultants. 

    She holds a master`s degree in International Energy Studies and Finance from the University of Dundee (UK), a Bachelor of Laws (Hon) from the University of Dar es Salaam and a Post Graduate Diploma in Economic Diplomacy from the renowned Tanzania-Mozambique Centre for Foreign Relations.

    Neema is an alumnus of the Global Women Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) mentorship program hosted by the Germany Federal Ministry of Economic and Energy Affairs.

    Chinedu Igwe

    Head of Sustainability

    Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited

    Chinedu Igwe, is the Head of Sustainability at NNPC Limited, Nigeria's premier national energy company. With a degree in electrical and electronics engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri and executive education from London Business School and Harvard Business School, Chinedu is driving NNPC’s sustainability transformation.

    With over 18 years in the energy sector, Chinedu’s career began as a Control Systems Engineer and progressed through various strategic roles. Now, he leads NNPC’s efforts to become a global energy leader by 2031, focusing on sustainability excellence, greenhouse gas reduction, energy efficiency, and low carbon energy.

    Chinedu represents NNPC in national and international climate change forums, engaging with government entities, environmental NGOs, and the international community. His strategic vision and negotiation skills are key to advancing NNPC's sustainability initiatives.

    Committed to sustainable energy development, Chinedu Igwe is steering NNPC towards a future where sustainability is integral to its operations, contributing significantly to Nigeria’s Net Zero targets.

    Gadi Taj Ndahumba

    Chief Legal Counsel, ALSF

    African Development Bank Group

    Gadi Taj Ndahumba, is Chief Legal Counsel at the African Legal Support Facility (ALSF), an international organization hosted by the African Development Bank Group. He is responsible for the implementation of ALSF’s transactional support to African governments in the energy and sovereign finance sectors. The ALSF’s work spams across the African continent and has been supporting the efforts to tackle the energy deficit through conventional and innovative technologies.

    Prior to joining the ALSF, Mr. Ndahumba was a project finance lawyer at a top-tier Canadian law firm, where he worked in the energy and infrastructure sectors. During his time in private practice, he advised several leading renewable energy companies as Canada began to diversify its energy sources.

    Mr. Ndahumba is a lawyer and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). He holds a Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Civil Laws from McGill University, a bachelor’s degree in political science (international relations) from Université of Québec in Montréal and certificate of liberal studies from the Waseda University in Tokyo.

    Gabrielle Finger (Moderator)

    CCUS Commercial Manager

    Storegga

    Gabrielle Finger, is Commercial Manager for Storegga (Houston, TX) working on Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects globally.

    Previously, Gabrielle was Senior Commercial Advisor for Chevron New Energies (Houston, TX) working on Carbon Capture and Sequestration projects along the US Gulf Coast, focused on the Bayou Bend Project in the Golden Triangle region. Prior to the Chevron-Noble merger, Gabrielle worked as an international commercial advisor at Noble Energy for 10 years, working on various west Africa assets in Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, focused on monetizing the Alen gas field through the EG Gas Mega Hub and the Yoyo-Yolanda cross border development. Commercially, Gabrielle has negotiated a wide range of agreements, including farmout agreements, unitization contracts/bilateral treaty, joint operating agreements, condensate/LPG/LNG sales agreements, joint venture agreements, capture and sequestration agreements, and various government granting instruments.

    Gabrielle is a graduate of the Emerging Leaders Program at Chevron(2023), has an MBA from the University of Houston, and a BA from Washington University in St Louis. She is fluent in Spanish, knows enough French to be dangerous.

    Gabrielle is the current Vice President of New Energies for AIEN.