What is the
International Pavilion?
The International
Pavilion (IP), an AAPG subsidiary, that
focuses on bringing together countries
with oil and gas resources with the oil
and gas companies looking to explore and
produce them. By showcasing E&P
opportunities, disseminating
information, and providing an
environment for meaningful discussion
and negotiation, the IP helps facilitate
the process of identifying and
evaluating international exploration
opportunities.
The International Pavilion has evolved
into a worldwide showcase for the direct
promotion of international exploration
and development opportunities by
national oil companies and government
agencies. By providing information and
networking opportunities, the IP helps
foster early interaction that results in
the creation of successful business
relationships in addition to being a
year-round source of information for the
global petroleum industry. |
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Why exhibit with the IP? |
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Information
exchange & networking
opportunities with executives
from international oil
companies. |
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Promotion of
current & upcoming licensing
rounds and data packages. |
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Presentations
of hydrocarbon potential & joint
development opportunities. |
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Announcements
of new development & exploration
activity. |
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Access to
year-round marketing through
exhibitions and online website. |
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History of the
IP
The IP began in
1994 at AAPG’s annual convention and
exhibition. Held in Denver that year,
the plan was that this would be a
onetime event. That showcase drew 37
exhibiting countries. The enthusiastic
response from both exhibiting countries
and attendees led AAPG to hold the IP
again the following year, and every year
thereafter. Over 100 different countries
have exhibited in the IP over that time. |
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| Conferences and
meetings have been a staple of IP
activities since the program’s
successful launch in Denver. In 1997 the
IP expanded its participation in
exhibitions by adding the AAPG
International Conference and Exhibition
to its schedule, followed in 2007 with
the annual AAPG APPEX meeting in London. |
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| In 2005 AAPG spun off
the IP as a subsidiary company,
International Pavilion LLC. This new
structure allowed it to work more
closely with governments and industry,
respond quickly to market needs, and
pursue new expansion opportunities. One
such expansion was the 2007 partnership
agreement with the American Association
of Professional Landmen, whereby the IP
began exhibiting and managing the
international section of NAPE Expo, the
premier industry property and prospect
expo held every winter in Houston. At
this unique event, the participating
countries exhibit alongside oil and gas
companies showcasing international
deals, giving attendees a wide selection
of international opportunities. |
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Online IP
In 1997, the online version of the IP
was launched. The Online IP is evolving
into a year-round source of information
for the promotion of hydrocarbon
potential and joint development
opportunities by individual countries to
the international oil and gas industry. |
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copies of the presentations made by
countries in the IP Theater at past
meetings, and see current investment
opportunities. IP participants also use
the Online IP as a vehicle for
announcing upcoming licensing rounds and
promotion of current data packages. |
