5 Use of Operating Companies seems a growing trend in international joint operations. The role of the Operating Committee is addressed in Article V of the AIPN Model Form. This role will be discussed in subsequent articles in this Primer . This right of approval normally extends in addition to the designation of a successor Operator upon the resignation or removal of the initial Operator. The paranoia, differing agendas, cultural differences, etc., are not limited to differences between the industry members and the Government Oil Company.
Analogous differences can also arise between a U.S. major and a French or Italian industry member.
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