Spring Breeze 1991

On the second day after the meeting between Xinrihua and Alipov, Su Jianmin, CEO of Dongfang Petroleum Company, held a small press conference at the Kempinski Hotel in Abu Dhabi and announced three decisions.

First, Dongfang Petroleum officially participated in the bidding for the Shidan Oilfield, and the bidding team will be stationed in Abu Dhabi today.

Second, Dongfang Petroleum plans to continue to invest 10 billion US dollars in the next ten years to research deep-sea oil and gas field development technologies, including offshore drilling platforms.

Third, Dongfang Petroleum intends to participate in the development of oil and gas fields in Central Asia, and has already started contacts with Central Asian countries.

The first two news are nothing, because everyone thinks that Dongfang Petroleum will not let go of the bid for the Shidan Oilfield, and the exploration and production technology of deep-sea oil and gas fields is something that a comprehensive oil company must dabble in. Dongfang Petroleum started out as an oilfield service provider. , The industry knows that this company likes to hold technology in its own hands, rather than buying third-party services.

For Xindaihua and Turkmenistan, the third news is the big news.

The business department of Turkmenistan immediately responded positively. It can be said that Dongfang Petroleum's statement was just right, and it gave the Turkmen side a reason to demand a high price for the negotiation of Xindai Chemical.

In the afternoon of the same day, the inefficient Turkmenistan business department responded quickly, welcoming Dongfang Petroleum to Turkmenistan to invest in the development of oil and gas resources.

This time, Xinrihua couldn't sit still anymore.

At the strong request of Miyamoto, Alipov agreed to conduct formal negotiations. At the same time, Alipov arranged the meeting with Dongfang Petroleum on the same day.

Meeting with the Dongfang Petroleum delegation first, and then negotiating with the Xindaihua delegation, it can be seen that Alipov is very skilled at killing two birds with one stone.

Miyamoto Dalang and Qianzhong Xinyi were very dissatisfied, but there was nothing they could do.

After a whole morning of anxious waiting, the negotiation between Turkmenistan and Xinrihua finally started.

However, instead of showing up, Alipov sent the vice president.Miyamoto and Kenchushin had no choice. After all, the other party also represented Turkmenistan, so they could only talk to the vice president.

As a result, the negotiation went smoother than expected.

The two parties agreed to establish a joint venture company, namely Turkmenistan National Oil Company. Turkmenistan will invest in its own oil and gas resources, accounting for 70% of the shares, and Xinri Chemical will invest 25 billion US dollars to account for 30% of the shares.This scale fully refers to the cooperation model between Azerbaijan State Oil Company and Dongfang Petroleum Company.

This is the cooperation model Qian Zhongxinyi insisted on. He believes that only in this way can the long-term interests of the Great Japanese Empire be ensured.

Indeed, normally speaking, this is the safest mode and it is also in the long-term interest.

However, Turkmenistan's national oil company is not only a company, but also an administrative agency responsible for managing and directing the country's petrochemical industry.

Miyamoto Dalang and Qianzhong Shinichi agreed that this was a great surprise.Because this means that Xindaihua has a greater right to speak.To put it bluntly, other foreign companies wanting to invest in Turkmenistan's petrochemical industry must obtain the approval of the national oil company.

It can be said that Turkmenistan has handed Xinrihua a sword, which can cut off the oil pipeline of Dongfang Petroleum at any time.

You must know that Azerbaijan State Oil Company is a complete commercial company without any administrative power, and the operation of the entire business is in charge of Dongfang Petroleum, and that's all.The management department is the Ministry of Petroleum, and the real power is in the hands of Aliyev Jr.

Xinrihua believes that the cooperation they have won far exceeds that of Dongfang Petroleum.

After the formal contract was signed, the industry became lively again. Many analysis articles believed that Xindai Chemical would become another dark horse of petrochemical enterprises after Dongfang Petroleum.

After the major victory, Turkmenistan officials held a grand celebration banquet. Miyamoto, Shinichi and Turkmen officials had a good drink, and they did not notice that Sherdar did not show up throughout the night.

Back in the hotel room late at night, Miyamoto Tairo and Qian Zhongxin drank tea to sober up, and they couldn't get enough.

Miyamoto Dairo said, "For the three major chaebols, we have an explanation. The oil reserves no less than Azerbaijan can greatly alleviate the energy security problems of our Great Japanese Empire."

"There is still a gap in oil reserves, but there are more natural gas resources, which is also a scarce energy source." Qian Zhongxin shook his head lightly, sobering up, "It's just that the price paid is also very high. Regardless of the unlimited resources provided by the government The interest loan, just 25 billion US dollars in cash, is basically the entire asset value of Xinrihua. The Turkmen side requires the funds to arrive within a week. President Miyamoto, this matter must be done quickly. Now there is only one contract, only It is safe to form a substantive cooperation.”

Miyamoto said, "A dignified sovereign country will not deny its account, and it is a signing ceremony that is open to the world. Senior government officials from both sides will be present, so there is no problem."

"But we still have to perform according to the terms of the contract, don't forget the oil pipeline of Dongfang Petroleum." Qian Zhongxinyi said.

"Yeah." Gong and Dalang nodded slightly, "What is more surprising is that the government of Turkmenistan also gave the national oil company the administrative management right. Dongfang Petroleum's oil pipeline needs to be approved by the national oil company first. Obviously, they This pipeline can only be detoured, or die prematurely."

Qian Zhongxinyi was a little worried, "On the contrary, I was always a little worried because of this. President Alipov was not present at the negotiation and signing, and the vice president was in charge of the whole process. Don't you think this phenomenon is strange? And Sherdar Gone too."

Miyamoto Dalang was taken aback, "Sherdar is missing?"

"Yes, I inquired after the banquet, but there was no news of him, which is very strange." Qian Zhongxin said.

The two thought for a while but couldn't think of a reason.

Miyamoto said, "The contract has already been signed, and these unusual phenomena mean nothing. That Sherdar is an intelligence broker. He only wants money, and he may have run away."

"But it's always strange that Alipov doesn't show up." Qian Zhongxin said.

Miyamoto smiled and said, "Xinichi-kun, you are too sensitive. The vice president also represents the government. If there is no problem with the contract, then there is no problem. Is there any news from Dongfang Petroleum?"

Qian Zhongxinyi also felt that he was a little too sensitive. When he mentioned Yao Yuan's whereabouts, he said proudly, "Oh, I sent someone to keep an eye on them. I received news early this morning that Yao Yuan and his party had already left for Uzbekistan by special plane. The capital is Tashkent, the destination can be determined, I asked the people in the Turkmen air traffic control department. There is an allusion in China called defeating Maicheng, and Yao Yuan is defeating Turkmen."

"What is he doing in Tashgard? If the Turkmenists refuse to cross the oil pipeline, it doesn't make sense for him to go to Uzbekistan." Miyamoto Daro said puzzled.

Qian Zhongxin nodded slightly, "It's a little strange, maybe he intends to take a detour. Baku is laying northeast and across the Caspian Sea to Uzbekistan."

"This distance will increase by hundreds of kilometers." Miyamoto Daro said.

Qianzhongxin smiled and said, "It's not just the increase in the length of the pipeline. If it is laid in this way, the pipeline will traverse the entire Uzbekistan. Most of them are in areas with harsh natural environments, and the cost will increase dramatically."

Miyamoto said regretfully, "It's a pity that there is no funds, otherwise we must continue to compete with them. Is there any new news about the four joint venture proposals proposed by Dongfang Petroleum?"

"I haven't received any new news yet, but it's normal. Occidental Petroleum's efficiency is actually not high, and there are four cooperations. There are too many details to discuss. What is certain is that they have lost the opportunity , at least in Turkmenistan, they have no chance." Shinichi Shinichi said confidently.

Miyamoto Dairo said with emotion, "In order to buy time, we mortgaged the shares for loans. Originally, we didn't need to adopt such a radical financing method."

"The stock price has risen, and it can offset part of the interest. In the long run, it must be done." Qian Zhongxin said in relief.

Qianzhong Xinyi’s vision is long-term. Unfortunately, he analyzed these things from the perspective of normal situations and did not take into account abnormal situations. After all, he and his think tank team did not fully study Turkmenistan’s political situation and Alipov myself.

"The matter of Turkmenistan has been settled, and we should prepare to participate in the bid for the Shikotan Oilfield as soon as possible. The remaining US$7000 million is the final working capital." Miyamoto Dairo said in a deep voice.

Qian Zhongxin focused on his head, full of fighting spirit...