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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000950168-98-000498
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	497
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
FILED AS OF DATE:		19980218
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FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM CORP /NV/
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000799119
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	PETROLEUM REFINING [2911]
		IRS NUMBER:				133130236
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NV
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497
		SEC ACT:		
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-36545
		FILM NUMBER:		98544671

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		444 MADISON AVE STE 3203
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022
		BUSINESS PHONE:		2129563333

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		444 MADISON AVE STE 3203
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10022
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                             PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT
                             ---------------------


     American International Petroleum Corporation Prospectus dated January 15, 
1998.


     American International Petroleum Corporation extended the time during which
the Class A Warrants may be exercised by the holders through the close of
business April 9, 1998.


                                        Supplement dated February 18, 1998


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