Muscat—Members of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators (AIPN) gathered in Muscat for the Middle East Chapter on an 'Overview of the Oman Oil Sector: Recent developments and a look ahead'.

The event sponsored by Dentons and Occidental of Oman was presented by Isam Bin Saud Al Zadjali, CEO, Oman Oil Company; Dave Campbell, COO and VP Operations, BP Oman; and Humphrey Douglas, Partner, Dentons. The Oil and Gas specialists gave an overview of the Oman oil sector and discussed recent developments in unconventional gas projects and the future of joint operating agreements.

Victor Leginsky, AIPN's Middle East Regional Chapter Director, commented "Oman continues to be a key jurisdiction in the oil sector for our members as highlighted by the excellent turnout. The Sultanate, a platform for many leading projects in the sector, plays a vital part in our Middle East Chapter and we look forward to continuing with the theme of JOAs in 2018."

Opening the event, Dentons partner Andrew Figgins, head of the Energy and Projects team in Muscat, commented, "We are delighted to participate in AIPN's first long-awaited event in five years in the Sultanate alongside our industry peers. This is an excellent opportunity to bring together the key players in the industry in a highly interactive forum."

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