"If it is an ordinary natural gas ship, of course it can be resold to a third party, but no customer is willing to ask for this kind of ice-breaking natural gas ship." In the office of Mingzhou Shipyard, Qin Tao gave Xu Zhengyang a brief analysis

Author: "Ice-breaking natural gas carriers need thickened hull steel plates and reinforced key locations. Therefore, they are much heavier than ordinary natural gas carriers and require more fuel. For ship owners, this is absolutely impossible to accept.

of."

Any transportation company will pay special attention to operating costs. Among all operating costs, fuel consumption is a big one.

Xu Zhengyang nodded: "Yes, these ice-breaking natural gas ships must be smashed into the hands of Sanhang Heavy Industry. By the way, Mr. Qin, we just received the news that our oil pipeline in the northeast is about to be completed. Are you ready?"

Want to attend the pipeline completion ceremony?"

Qin Tao has a typical decentralization style. No matter what it is, he will never take it into his own hands and only provide guiding opinions.

This oil pipeline in the Northeast was finally built under Qin Tao's suggestion. However, Qin Tao did not interfere with subsequent matters, and only occasionally used it as a trump card when needed.

Now, the oil pipeline is about to be completed. This is a memorable moment. At this time, Qin Tao will of course go over to attend the ceremony.

Qin Tao and Wang Dong, the Chinese representative and head of the petroleum department, went to attend the ceremony. In the Mercedes-Benz car, Wang Dong kept sighing.

"Mr. Qin, the completion of this oil pipeline is really timely! It just solves our oil gap." Wang Dong said: "Last year, we became a net importer of crude oil!"

In fact, in 1993, China had become a net importer of refined oil products, that is, imported refined oil products. In that year, the net import of refined oil products was 14.69 million tons, and it has continued to increase since then; by last year, it began again

In terms of imported crude oil, the net import of crude oil that year was 2.22 million tons. However, in 1997, the crude oil gap was expected to be more than 10 million tons. By next year, the gap may reach more than 20 million tons!

If there is no oil pipeline, the oil must be transported by giant tankers, which is not only slow but also expensive. Crude oil pipeline transportation is the cheapest option. If Qin Tao had not planned ahead and proposed to start construction of this oil pipeline

, the country will fall into a dilemma of lack of fuel.

"This alone is not enough." Qin Tao said: "By the new millennium, our crude oil gap will expand to more than 50 million tons, and within ten years, the gap will exceed 100 million tons."

In the past, Wang Dong would not have dared to think about it, but now, it is really possible. After all, the country's economy is developing too fast. If it reaches the level of the West and every household has a car, then it will be

How much crude oil is needed?

I dare not even think about it. It is not impossible for the crude oil gap to exceed 100 million tons.

"Yes, the crude oil gap will become larger and larger. This Taina line alone is not enough. Should we discuss a second plan with Lao Maozi?"

Article 2?

Qin Tao shook his head: "It is inappropriate to place our hopes only on Lao Maozi. If one day Lao Maozi turns against us, won't the oil line be cut off?"

Wang Dong nodded.

"In the past, I proposed building an oil pipeline in Lao Ba, so that ships can be shipped directly from Xi'an Bay to prevent our oil tankers from taking the dangerous Malacca route. It doesn't matter in peacetime. Once the external environment changes,

Our oil transportation channels can easily be cut off, and our navy is not strong enough to deploy globally."

Although the navy already has one aircraft carrier, it is still unable to compare with the world police. With more than a dozen aircraft carriers, it can wipe out a medium-sized country in minutes.

"Where's Lao Ba?"

"Yes, from the Gwadar Port that we are building, all the way through the Himalayas to our country, we can completely travel by land."

"This is a big project!" Wang Dong sighed with emotion.

"Yes, it is a big project." Qin Tao said: "However, what should be done must be done. If we don't plan ahead, the future will be controlled by others. Okay, let's not talk about this. There are still negotiations with Lao Maozi. After all,

Energy includes not only oil, but also natural gas. If possible, we hope to negotiate the natural gas pipeline to avoid problems in the future."

The proportion of natural gas in the energy supply will become larger and larger. This is of course all because of those ridiculous environmental protection requirements. After natural gas is burned, it produces very little pollution. Therefore, in the face of increasingly severe environmental pollution, many companies are forced to burn natural gas.

, so the demand for natural gas expanded rapidly.

The gap in natural gas will be greater than the gap in oil.

During the conversation, the car crossed the national border and arrived at Brazavishensk on the other side of the Black River.

"President Qin, welcome to our completion and commissioning ceremony. We will rest here first, and then take a special plane to Skovorodino." The one who came to greet him was Yalevsky, a former representative of the oil pipeline negotiation.

He is still an important figure in DaMao Energy System.

"Qin, I'm glad to see you. My daughter is very happy in the East. I have decided to retire there in the future." Berezovsky also spoke.

Although Wang Dong was the leader of the delegation, the people across from him were obviously more enthusiastic about Qin Tao. He also knew that this was of course because of Qin Tao's special relationship. His relationship with these people was far beyond his own.

If it weren't for Mr. Qin's personal relationship, this pipeline would not have been built in such a short period of time.

"Okay." Qin Tao nodded with a smile: "I think it's not necessary later, just now. Boris, my friend, you might as well retire now, and when this ceremony is over, go to the East with me

.”

Berezovsky looked a little embarrassed. He smiled and shook his head: "Not yet. I want to work in China for another twenty years."

Twenty years? If you work for three or four more years, disaster will come! Qin Tao sighed in his heart, it is difficult to let these people let go.

"By the way, let me introduce to you, this is Wang Dong, the person in charge of our domestic oil industry." Qin Tao could only change the topic temporarily.

After some pleasantries, the two sides sat down and began the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Subcommittee meeting.

"Everyone, at present, the first phase of our Taina line project has been completed. We can first sign a five-year contract to supply 15 million tons of crude oil per year. After the completion of our second phase project, we can adjust the oil supply."

Yalevsky began to talk about the formal content.

Wang Dong's expression changed, and he almost forgot about this incident!

The oil pipeline currently under construction is officially called the East Siberia-Pacific Oil Pipeline. Although this pipeline has been repaired and can supply crude oil, it is only the first phase of the project! After the repair is completed, it will run from the Angarsk oil field to

The Skovorodino pipeline, and the second phase of the project, the pipeline from Skovorodino to Nakhodka!

When the second phase of the project is completed, will the country still be able to obtain 15 million tons of crude oil per year? If the islanders act badly, they might buy up all the crude oil! The pipelines built by our own side will be exhausted in a few years.

It will be discarded!

Anyway, for Lao Maozi, I sell to anyone, there is no difference.

"Okay, then we will sign a five-year contract first, and we will directly use foreign exchange to purchase oil." Qin Tao didn't seem to be too worried about this matter: "However, there are many places where you need money in your country.

The money needs to be spent elsewhere, so if you want to build the second phase of the project, I suggest you continue to borrow money from the island country."

Berezovsky's eyes lit up: "Yes, you are right, we need to continue to borrow money for the second phase of the project!"

Wang Dongze began to think deeply. Mr. Qin's arrangement seemed to have an ulterior motive!

In the original first phase of the project, each of them repaired their own domestic pipelines. Of course, there was no need to worry about the source of funds, but what about the pipelines in Da Mao? Da Mao did not have the money to repair the pipelines! Therefore, loans provided by the island countries were used.

The island country must provide loans, otherwise the pipeline cannot be repaired and the island people will not be able to use it!

The funds spent on the first phase of the project in Damao were all provided by the island country! After the first phase of the project was completed, Damao started selling crude oil and had money on hand. It was said that it could continue to build the second phase. However, Qin Tao gave

It was a bad idea to continue borrowing from island countries!

There must be a purpose in this!

As long as Mr. Qin is involved in the project, there will be no accidents! Wang Dong is full of confidence again.

For Berezovsky, this is of course a good idea, so that he can put all the money from selling crude oil into his own pocket!

"Everyone, if there are no problems with this project, then we will talk about the second project." Qin Tao started talking according to his own ideas: "The next step is the natural gas pipeline project. We hope to continue it next to the Taina Line.

Build natural gas pipelines.”

"Of course." Yalevsky nodded immediately: "We can connect our Kovykkin, Chayankin and other gas fields in the Far East, and then pass through hlj and export them to your country."

It’s all about making money anyway, so why not?

"Then let's discuss it in detail?" Qin Tao said and took out a project plan.

The meeting lasted for a full two hours. After the meeting, everyone took a plane to Skovorodino.

The completion and commissioning ceremony started in Skovorodino. It was almost noon, the sun was shining, and it was a good weather.

"Mr. Qin, do you want to speak later?" Wang Dong asked Qin Tao.

Qin Tao shook his head: "No need, I'm just a foil."

At this time, there was no one around, so Wang Dong hesitated and said: "Mr. Qin, regarding this second phase of the project..."

"Don't worry about this, the second phase of the project cannot be built." Qin Tao said: "The calculations of the islanders will all come to nothing."

Can't build it? Wang Dong was overjoyed. Sure enough, Mr. Qin had figured everything out. He spent the money of the people on the island to build the pipeline, but in the end the people on the island couldn't use it!

While he was talking, a Lada car was driving quickly on the highway in the distance, attracting the attention of many people.

The car stopped nearby, and after the door opened, a familiar person walked out.

Qin Tao suddenly frowned.

The boss from Moscow!

Both Yalevsky and Berezovsky came forward and greeted each other warmly.

Qin Tao stood behind and watched, and he could see that although the elder looked kind on the surface, there was a cold light flashing deep in his eyes. This elder had long been dissatisfied with people like Berezovsky.

But now I don’t have enough power to take action.

"Qin, let me introduce to you. This is the boss in charge of legal and foreign economic relations in Moscow." Berezovsky introduced Qin Tao enthusiastically.

"Nice to meet you." Qin Tao said, "Our two countries share common interests and hope there will be more cooperation opportunities in the future."

"Yes, we want to achieve a win-win situation through cooperation." Da Lao and Qin Tao shook hands politely and then walked to the podium.

It seems that this guy doesn't have much favorable impressions of him, Qin Tao sighed secretly in his heart.
To be continued...