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The '''Association of Oil Producing Nations''' ( | |||
The '''Association of Oil Producing Nations''' ({{wp|Mayan languages|Mutli}}: ''Luub Ik'kanoom''), commonly referred to by its {{wp|acronym}} '''AOPN''', is an [[wikipedia:Intergovernmental organization|intergovernmental organization]] of 4 nations, founded in 19XX, and headquartered in [[Fakolanum]], [[Fakolana]]. The APON was founded to coordinate petroleum policies of the member-states. The current members are: [[Ghant]], [[Fahran]], [[Mutul]], and [[Sydalon]]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Sydalene Civil War=== | ===Sydalene Civil War=== | ||
{{main|Sydalene Revolution}} | {{main|Sydalene Revolution}} | ||
The AOPN ended up playing a small yet important role in the Sydalene Revolution. It notably served as an unofficial de | The AOPN ended up playing a small yet important role in the [[Sydalene Revolution]]. It notably served as an unofficial ''de facto'' {{wp|Track II diplomacy|channel of communication}} between [[Sydalene Citizens Movement|the State]] and [[Monarchy of Sydalon|the Kingdom]] of [[Sydalon]], but also served as a way for some of its members, like the [[Mutul]], to raise their concern on the question of oil production. An AOPN meeting at their headquarters in [[Fakolana]] allowed the two sides of the civil war to find an agreement over the operation of the oil fields in the country. This allowed for [[Sydalon]] to barely reduce its production compared to its pre-war levels, mostly due to a shortage of competent and willing personnel at the height of the conflict. The exact nature of the negotiations that led to such an agreement to be signed have not been disclosed by the Association, but seems to have involved main members threatening to use {{wp|Economic sanctions|economic tools}} against both factions if total Sydalene oil production did not reach its production quotas. | ||
While the agreement calmed international markets, its exact influence on the war is not yet fully understood. It forced both side to de | While the agreement calmed international markets, its exact influence on the war is not yet fully understood. It forced both side to ''de facto'' recognize each other and allowed the political entity in charge of an {{wp|oil well}} to gain profits from it unimpeded. The former was a great diplomatic victory for the Republicans, and the second could potentially favor them in the long run. Yet some suppose that AOPN, now greatly involved and implanted in Sydalon after the signing of these agreements, played a role in the intelligence-gathering and backroom negotiations that allowed the swift victory of the Monarchists in the following months. Analysts of the organization and of the Sydalene civil war have concluded such theories often devolve into {{wp|conspiracy theory}}. | ||
==Functioning== | ==Functioning== | ||
The AOPN seek to regulate the production and the price of | The AOPN seek to regulate the production and the price of {{wp|petrochemical}} products through the coordinated effort of its members, notably through a system of {{wp|quota}}s. They operate as a {{wp|cartel}} of producers, agreeing on the quantity of oil exported to influence the [[Ajax|global]] market prices. | ||
Transactions are done in [[Latin solidus]]. The fluctuation in the exchange rates between the Solidus and the national | Transactions are done in [[Latin solidus]]. The fluctuation in the exchange rates between the Solidus and the national currencies of the producers has had consequences on the decision-making process of the AOPN governing body. | ||
Unlike other cartels, the AOPN has been successful in its attempts to raise prices for long | Unlike other cartels, the AOPN has been successful in its attempts to raise prices for long periods of time. Part of this success is due to the willingness of some of its members to reduce their productions when others go over their quota limits. Most AOPN member-states keep reserves as a way to better control the global oil price. This leniency has been a factor in the AOPN's attractiveness toward some of the less-developed oil-producing states. | ||
Despite this, the Association has also been known to send signals to the markets by avoiding the creation of speculative bubbles and other economic disturbances. " | Despite this, the Association has also been known to send signals to the markets by avoiding the creation of speculative bubbles and other economic disturbances. An informal slogan was coined - "Balance and Stability" - as it was resumed following the negotiations surrounding the [[Sydalene Revolution|Sydalene Civil War]]. Some observers have theorized that the AOPN possess a bigger influence on the petrochemical industry than often estimated because of this ability to plan on the long term economic horizion, re-assuring buyers and investors often convinced by the AOPN's self-proclaimed clout by its past shows of strength, such as its aforementioned perceived calming role in Sydalon. | ||
However, the rise of {{wp|commodity exchanges}} in [[Seredinia]], an important oil-producer not part of the AOPN, and other countries, has led to the emergence of a counterweight to the AOPN. In reaction, the AOPN has pushed the ''Ghish International Petroleum Exchange'' as its main market for the exchange of crude oil, petroleum, gas, and other petrochemicals. The specificity of this commodity exchange arises in the fact that it does not use the [[Latin Solidus]]. Instead, all exchanges are done primarily in the currencies of the member countries. | |||
The Association also | The Association also operates an "International Development Fund" based in [[Fakolana]] with the objective to reinforce financial cooperation between member countries and other developing countries, by providing financial support to the latter for their socio-economic development. Being granted a loan from the Fund is generally considered to be the first step toward a future membership, as can be seen in the on-going candidacy of [[Charnea]]. | ||
==Membership== | ==Membership== | ||
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==Market Information== | ==Market Information== | ||
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Association of Oil Producing Nations (APON) | |
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| Location of Association of Oil Producing Nations (APON) | |
| Headquarters | Fakolanum, Fakolana |
| Official language | |
| Type | International cartel |
| Membership | |
| Leaders | |
| TBD | |
| Establishment | TBD |
• Treaty signed | September 1970 |
• In effect | January 1971 |
The Association of Oil Producing Nations (Mutli: Luub Ik'kanoom), commonly referred to by its acronym AOPN, is an intergovernmental organization of 4 nations, founded in 19XX, and headquartered in Fakolanum, Fakolana. The APON was founded to coordinate petroleum policies of the member-states. The current members are: Ghant, Fahran, Mutul, and Sydalon.
History
Sydalene Civil War
The AOPN ended up playing a small yet important role in the Sydalene Revolution. It notably served as an unofficial de facto channel of communication between the State and the Kingdom of Sydalon, but also served as a way for some of its members, like the Mutul, to raise their concern on the question of oil production. An AOPN meeting at their headquarters in Fakolana allowed the two sides of the civil war to find an agreement over the operation of the oil fields in the country. This allowed for Sydalon to barely reduce its production compared to its pre-war levels, mostly due to a shortage of competent and willing personnel at the height of the conflict. The exact nature of the negotiations that led to such an agreement to be signed have not been disclosed by the Association, but seems to have involved main members threatening to use economic tools against both factions if total Sydalene oil production did not reach its production quotas.
While the agreement calmed international markets, its exact influence on the war is not yet fully understood. It forced both side to de facto recognize each other and allowed the political entity in charge of an oil well to gain profits from it unimpeded. The former was a great diplomatic victory for the Republicans, and the second could potentially favor them in the long run. Yet some suppose that AOPN, now greatly involved and implanted in Sydalon after the signing of these agreements, played a role in the intelligence-gathering and backroom negotiations that allowed the swift victory of the Monarchists in the following months. Analysts of the organization and of the Sydalene civil war have concluded such theories often devolve into conspiracy theory.
Functioning
The AOPN seek to regulate the production and the price of petrochemical products through the coordinated effort of its members, notably through a system of quotas. They operate as a cartel of producers, agreeing on the quantity of oil exported to influence the global market prices.
Transactions are done in Latin solidus. The fluctuation in the exchange rates between the Solidus and the national currencies of the producers has had consequences on the decision-making process of the AOPN governing body.
Unlike other cartels, the AOPN has been successful in its attempts to raise prices for long periods of time. Part of this success is due to the willingness of some of its members to reduce their productions when others go over their quota limits. Most AOPN member-states keep reserves as a way to better control the global oil price. This leniency has been a factor in the AOPN's attractiveness toward some of the less-developed oil-producing states.
Despite this, the Association has also been known to send signals to the markets by avoiding the creation of speculative bubbles and other economic disturbances. An informal slogan was coined - "Balance and Stability" - as it was resumed following the negotiations surrounding the Sydalene Civil War. Some observers have theorized that the AOPN possess a bigger influence on the petrochemical industry than often estimated because of this ability to plan on the long term economic horizion, re-assuring buyers and investors often convinced by the AOPN's self-proclaimed clout by its past shows of strength, such as its aforementioned perceived calming role in Sydalon.
However, the rise of commodity exchanges in Seredinia, an important oil-producer not part of the AOPN, and other countries, has led to the emergence of a counterweight to the AOPN. In reaction, the AOPN has pushed the Ghish International Petroleum Exchange as its main market for the exchange of crude oil, petroleum, gas, and other petrochemicals. The specificity of this commodity exchange arises in the fact that it does not use the Latin Solidus. Instead, all exchanges are done primarily in the currencies of the member countries.
The Association also operates an "International Development Fund" based in Fakolana with the objective to reinforce financial cooperation between member countries and other developing countries, by providing financial support to the latter for their socio-economic development. Being granted a loan from the Fund is generally considered to be the first step toward a future membership, as can be seen in the on-going candidacy of Charnea.
Membership
| Country | Region | Membership year | Population | Oil Production (bbl/days) | Proven Reserves (bbl) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Fahran
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Scipia | 19XX | 35 millions | ??? | ??? |
 Ghant
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Ghant | 197X | 55 millions | ??? | ??? |
 Mutul
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Oxidentale | 197X | 120 millions | 3.5 millions | ??? |
 Sydalon
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Scipia | 19XX | 14,7 millions | ??? | ??? |