Chapter 2108 An important step in the cooperation between the two countries
After I got home, I didn't even take a two-day break when Niu Ruzheng called me.
In recent times, Niu Ruzheng's main focus is on the two major negotiations with Russia.
For China's energy strategy, whether it is onshore oil pipelines or natural gas pipelines, they are the most important thing.
Once something changes and China's offshore oil pipeline is cut off, at least the Russians on land will be able to provide necessary support.
As for whether there will be a stalemate with the Russians, that's not the case. At least before taking down the United States, the relationship between China and Russia was very stable.
The same is true for Russia.
As a superpower that spans two continents and occupies almost 60% of the Arctic Ocean and Arctic resources, Russia does not lack energy at all, but it lacks various other materials, such as daily necessities.
Especially the latter one. Ever since Gorbachev made a bad move, Russia's finance has never been strong and has always been very fragile. Europe and the United States have seized the opportunity to deal with them several times.
In the final analysis, in addition to the need to improve the system, one of the important reasons is that they have too few US dollar reserves to cope with large-scale crises.
China is the second largest country with foreign exchange reserves in the world. According to the current speed, it will only take a year or two for China to surpass Japan and become the largest country with foreign exchange reserves.
It is absolutely impossible for Japan to pee in the same pot as Russia. China is relatively easy to get along with, so it is reasonable for Russia to choose China as their important strategic partner.
Both sides have needs and have the basis for cooperation, so after a top ten senior official in Russia, as part of the sixth batch of teams, secretly came to the capital, a preliminary agreement for negotiations was finalized.
In addition to continuing to build the Antai-Dalian line, Russia will also actively build two natural gas pipelines.
, and then connected to the pipeline from Hua to Jichun.
The other one comes from Central Asia, passes through Outer Mongolia and reaches Xinjiang in China. Then China builds a pipeline to Dunhuang.
The Antai-Dalian Line is expected to be completed before 2013, and one of the two natural gas pipelines will be completed in 2012 and the other in 2014.
The time span is very long, mainly because both countries are large countries with vast territories, and burying and building pipelines is a time-consuming and labor-intensive project, so it is already very good to be able to repair it within four to five to six years.
The Russians also made concessions on price.
They charge US$130 for each cubic kilometer of natural gas transported from Russia, which is certainly not as high as the US$30 in Ukraine. But it is much lower than the US$320 in Europe.
Because of cost savings, the price of oil is calculated at a 10% discount to the current market price for each barrel.
The most important thing is that Russia does not restrict how much China can sell. You can buy as much as you want. They are eager for you to buy more. The more you buy, the better the discounts.
Once these three lines are built, China's demand for maritime oil will be directly reduced by 20%, and its demand for natural gas will be reduced by 40%. It can be said that the results are brilliant.
It can be said that Niu Ruzheng is already the confirmed deputy of the government. With such a great achievement, it is not impossible to directly enter the ranks of the nine giants in the next term.
Of course, Russia has paid so much all at once. They also need a lot.
The first thing is that all transactions with China can only have a payment period of 3 months at the latest, and must be in US dollars.
Second, to build the pipeline, China must send out engineering teams to jointly construct the pipeline, and the cost is half of each company's cost.
Third, they hoped to repay the US$20 billion and interest they borrowed from Xiao Qi in the form of oil. They also hoped that Xiao Qi could execute the US$50 billion oil purchase contract proposed by Xiao Qi. Of course, the price would be higher than the market price.
The price is cheaper.
fourth……
The specific thing related to Xiao Qi is the third point.
Niu Ruzheng called to discuss the execution of this with Xiao Qi.
The current oil price has indeed fallen even more sharply than in the previous life, and has actually fallen into the 30 US dollar range in advance. In the past two days, the price has basically been around 37 US dollars.
The Russians can't hold on any longer. If they don't sell some oil in advance, they won't be able to celebrate the New Year.
Xiao Qi wanted to buy 72 billion U.S. dollars of oil, and he had to provide 50 billion U.S. dollars in cash. This is definitely a very useful supplement to Russia's finance.
"Can you eat 50 billion US dollars of oil?" Niu Ruzheng asked him, "If there is no problem, you can eat it. I will give you a preferential policy. We will not charge you storage fees, and we will give you the ex-factory price after refining."
, I won’t make any money from you.”
Xiao Qi exclaimed, "Uncle Niu, why do you sound like I'm taking advantage? It's 50 billion U.S. dollars, where can I get so much money in a short time?"
"Then what are you going to do?" Niu Ruzheng said calmly. He knew that this little slippery man wanted to bargain, but he never thought of asking Xiao Qi to pay for this kind of thing in vain. It was obviously not in line with the purpose of cooperation and mutual benefit.
"Actually, it is enough for me to use 22 billion U.S. dollars of oil. Not only will the oil quality deteriorate if too much oil accumulates for a long time, but I will directly invest 50 billion U.S. dollars in it. This is not conducive to the development of my Fairy Company."
Xiao Qidao, "What I mean is that I will use my Dreamstars shares as collateral, and then the bank will lend me some money!"
"You have a good idea!" Niu Ruzheng said, "Don't think that this is the only way we can do it. Why don't you just give your share of 50 billion US dollars to the four major oil groups? At most, when you buy petroleum products in the future, let them give it to you.
I’ll lower the price as appropriate.”
"It's not good to have control in the hands of others." Xiao Qi shook his head, "And with 50 billion US dollars of low-priced oil, how can you buy so much in a short while? Either lend me the money or give me benefits.
More!"
"Why are you so fussy?" Niu Ruzheng scolded: "Let's do this. If you give 50 billion U.S. dollars of oil to the four major oil groups, you will also not be charged storage fees for the remaining 22 billion U.S. dollars of oil, and the refining fees will be based on cost.
Calculate the price. But you can withdraw cash at any branch of the four major oil groups, the head office, right?"
Xiao Qi laughed when he heard this, "Uncle Niu, you are finally generous for once!"
PetroChina, Sinopec, CNOOC, and China Aviation Oil help with storage and refining, and then Xiao Qi just needs to take the fuel stamp to pick it up nearby, just like buying food. This is convenient and reduces transportation costs and losses. It can be said that it is
Real benefits.
Seeing that he agreed, Niu Ru secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "In this case, the rest of the matter will be left to you to handle... Do you think there are any variables regarding the cooperation between our two countries?"
The latter question is what Niu Ruzheng really wants to ask Xiao Qi, the "strategist of the country."
This is not the first time that Lao Maozi does things carelessly.
Historically, they have been tricked many times by European and American people, but they have also been tricked by China many times.
Needless to say, it goes without saying during the Taizu period. Whether it was aiding the Korean War or later breaking the contract for factory construction, etc., it all made China miserable in those years.
After the Soviet Union became Russia, it was even more representative of the bad faith. The Anshan-Dalian line was just a part of it. They had done even more shameless things.
That is to say, in the past few years, life in Russia has become more and more difficult, so they have slowly leaned more towards China and are willing to do more business and communicate with China.
But this is now. Who knows whether they will breach the contract in the future?
Anyway, you are unlikely to sanction them if Lao Maozi breaks the contract. Even the United States can't do it, let alone China.
Xiao Qi heard this and said: "Uncle Niu, don't worry about this. As the financial crisis in Europe deepens, the EU and Russia will definitely have to start fighting. At this time, they still want to offend China, then they are absolutely idiots!"
"Will there really be a fight?" Niu Ruzheng was a little unconvinced.
"It doesn't have to be a war, but conflict is inevitable." Xiao Qi mused. "For example, Ukraine, where both sides serve as a barrier and buffer zone, is a big powder package. The east is leaning towards Russia and the west is leaning towards the EU. Theirs
The president is leaning toward Russia. This kind of contradiction is nothing on ordinary days. It doesn't matter if everyone can live a good life.
But if the financial crisis in Europe cannot survive anymore, Ukraine, an economically underdeveloped country, will definitely be in great trouble. At that time, people with good intentions may start to stir up some trouble. At that time, Russia and the European Union tried to
Maybe I can try my skills."
"How confident is this speculation?" Niu Ruzheng pondered for a while and became solemn.
"I dare not say 100%, but there is still a 70% to 80% chance. It is inevitable that a small-scale conflict will break out in Ukraine." Xiao Qi said seriously.
At the end of 2013, didn't their president cause a stir?
Although Xiao Qi has not yet seen the results, in the face of such a big change, it would be strange if the EU did not overthrow the president of Ukraine.
How could Russia allow the EU to win Ukraine over? Therefore, there must be conflicts between the two parties, and the conflicts cannot be resolved in a year or two.
At this time, China will become a life-saving straw for the Russian economy, and they cannot help but ignore it.
"I see!"
Niu Ruzheng took Xiao Qi's analysis of the relationship between the financial crisis and Ukraine to heart and prepared to bring it to the strategy team for discussion.
But out of his consistent trust in Xiao Qi and his alertness to the complex situation in Europe, Niu Ruzheng began to feel at ease.
As long as there is trouble in Europe, Lao Maozi will definitely be more honest than ever in his attitude towards China. At that time, China will be lucky!
Pipeline and supply problems will no longer be a problem!! (To be continued, please search Piaotian Literature, the novel is better and updated faster!
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