Chapter 358 Strong

On the morning of February 9, the Energy Alliance and Kazakhstan Oil Company completed preliminary negotiations and signed a memorandum of cooperation.

The next step is for both parties to send exploration teams to explore the route of the natural gas pipeline, and at the same time cooperate to develop oil fields, shale oil and oil sands (natural asphalt) in Kazakhstan.

At noon, Luo Tuo, Du Limi and others had lunch.

The anxious Lucia Petroleum Company negotiation team started meeting at 2:30 in the afternoon. In fact, Andreev knew that Kazakhstan Petroleum Company was the first company to be interviewed, but they could not be jealous.

After all, Harbin Oil Company has withstood the pressure. Amid the global supply cutoff, regions that still supply crude oil will naturally receive different reception.

Half past two in the afternoon.

Still in the headquarters building of the Energy Alliance.

However, the specifications of both parties negotiating this time were relatively high.

Although Mao Zi did something unethical this time, he did not completely break his face. Instead, he used self-mutilation to find an excuse to stop the supply of crude oil. The contract between the two parties has not yet been terminated.

As for the long-term contract of the Taina Line, the contract period is 25 years, the total purchase volume is 360 million tons, and the price fluctuates with the international crude oil price.

The purpose of this negotiation is the price of crude oil. Although the physical price of international crude oil currently remains high, the price of crude oil futures has fallen into the doggy range.

But the people of Lucia Petroleum Company understood that if they did not give a reasonable price concession, the contract could not be torn up.

At the beginning of the negotiation, Andreev, the president of the Far East Branch of Lucia Petroleum Company, first showed his sincerity:

"President Luo Tuo and President Li Yangling, the responsibility for this pipeline attack lies entirely with us. Our company will repair the crude oil pipeline at the bottom of the river as soon as possible. We will strengthen the security of the pipeline in the future to ensure stable crude oil supply in the future."

"Really?" Li Yangling, who represented the petroleum system, looked at Andreev with a half-smile but not a smile: "I hope there will be no next time! Otherwise, there is no need for this crude oil purchase contract to exist."

Gulu! Andreev couldn't help but wipe the sweat from his forehead. The bad situation these days, coupled with his overweight body, seemed to be too much for him.

Karl on the side began to change the topic: "Mr. Luo, Mr. Li, the price of international crude oil has changed too much recently. We think it is necessary to re-discuss the price and adjust it to a reasonable range."

Luo Tuo, who was leisurely and leisurely, took a sip of Longjing tea and asked with a smile: "How much does your company think is appropriate?"

Andreev and Karl exchanged glances, and then Karl replied: "Our company thinks that 48 meters... um... 280 Chinese yuan per barrel is more appropriate."

"280?" Luo Tuo turned to Li Yangling and asked, knowingly: "Old Li, what is the price of crude oil futures today?"

"6.4 to 6.8 meters per barrel." Li Yangling replied calmly.

Of course Karl knew that the other party was deliberately giving them a blow to let them know the current situation of international crude oil.

He gritted his teeth and said with a dry smile: "Mr. Luo, Mr. Li, we don't have much money left at this price."

"I remember your company's crude oil cost, isn't it only 17 to 19 yuan per barrel? How can you make no money?" Luo Tuopi asked with a smile.

Carr endured the humiliation and replied: "Because the construction of crude oil pipelines requires costs, plus maintenance fees and taxes, in fact we really don't make much money."

Li Yangling raised his glasses and said with a smile: "Haha, you stopped supplying crude oil, which caused the Daqing refinery to shut down for more than a month. These losses are not small!"

After calming down, Andreev knew that some blood must be shed, otherwise the incident would not go away: "I'm very sorry. This incident was our negligence. Our company is willing to compensate for 2 million tons of crude oil for free as compensation for this accident."

"Two million tons? Your company is really generous." Luo Tuo opened the document in his hand and continued:

"One price, 15 million tons of crude oil this year is priced at 200 yuan per barrel, and next year it will be traded at 250 yuan per barrel."

Andreev and Karl communicated with their eyes for a moment, and finally they agreed to the price.

Although the price of 200 yuan per barrel is not much money, at least it will not lose money. Next year's price of 250 yuan per barrel will probably make about 100 yuan per barrel.

Of course, the compensation of 2 million tons of crude oil cannot be included in the calculation, and Lucia Petroleum Company needs to make a separate item.

Similarly, the Energy Alliance still came up with a natural gas pipeline contract, but the price was lower than that of Kazakhstan Oil Company. The long-term contract price was 0.8 to 1.3 Chinese yuan per cubic meter.

The price is barely adequate.

The construction cost of the pipeline is also about 20% higher than the unit cost of the Kazakhstan natural gas pipeline.

However, Lucia Petroleum Company still held its nose and signed it. After all, if they didn't sign this contract, their customers in Asia would basically not have to think about it in the future.

In fact, they did not lose money and could still make some money. What's more, they used Chinese yuan for direct settlement, which had much greater benefits than rice yuan.

Behind Huayuan is the world's largest full-system industry. When purchasing products directly with Huayuan, the price is relatively reasonable. For Lucia, which has an underdeveloped light industry, using Huayuan is cheaper than using rice dollars to purchase Chinese products.

In addition, with the rise of Huaguo, the value of Huayuan is very strong, which is also a disguised benefit.

If it weren't for the fact that Maozi was still needed to attract firepower, the Energy Alliance would not have easily agreed to compensation for a mere two million tons of crude oil.

At least until the bald eagle falls, Maozi needs to be kept alive to ensure that the global situation does not suddenly get out of control.

The negotiations between the two parties went very smoothly. After all, the energy alliance was very strong. Lucia Petroleum Company had little room for negotiation and could only accept these conditions.

In the memorandum of cooperation, the two parties agreed on the double-tracking plan of the Taine Line to increase the annual crude oil supply from 15 million tons to 30 million tons.

Lucia Petroleum Company promised that the river bottom pipeline will resume supply within two months.

Fortunately, when they started, they did not use large amounts of explosives. Otherwise, the price of rebuilding a river bottom pipeline would be enough to make these guys feel pain.

The supply of crude oil from Kazakhstan and Lucia has been restored, and a natural gas pipeline construction plan has been signed. The domestic source of crude oil supply has become more stable and secure.

However, the coal-to-liquid and shale oil strategies are still advancing step by step. Imported crude oil can be used as a reserve, and its own productivity must be maintained at a high level.

According to the strategic plan of the Energy Alliance, seven strategic reserve groups will be established in Northeast, Northwest, Guanzhong, North China, Southwest, South China, and Jiangnan, with a total crude oil reserve of no less than 800 million tons.

To ensure future development needs, it can also ensure strategic security.

Once these strategic reserves are established, the proportion of imported natural gas, crude oil and coal can be increased and domestic oil fields can be gradually sealed.

If the global supply is cut off, these reserves can last for at least 18 months. Especially with the advancement of gasification and electrification strategies, no one can control the energy alliance.

It can even control global energy trade and compete with the dollar-oil system.

After taking care of the Lucia Petroleum Company, the next step is to properly train those big dogs who think highly of themselves.

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