Chapter 151 Petroleum concessions

"If the right to exploit the oil field is given up, the bidding money will not be returned." Diab wore a traditional Arab robe and a bag of clothes in his hand, like a waiter in a palace suite, but when he spoke, his tone was like a king.

Su Cheng nod his head and said, "I understand."

The oilfield exploitation right of the United Arab Emirates will start from 30 million US dollars. If the oilfield exploitation right is abandoned, it is equivalent to giving up 30 million US dollars. Coupled with the twists and turns of this process, it is more than enough as a deposit.

Diab looked at Sucheng carefully, but said, "[Day] is the country that imports the most LNP (liquefied natural gas) in Asia, about 30 million tons, that is, 18 billion cubic meters per year, and it is imported from many different countries. Are you sure you want to underwrite 10 billion cubic meters?"

"That's right." Su Cheng was calm on the surface, but his heart was burning with a blazing will to fight. The liquefied natural gas produced in Abu Dhabi is about 52 million British heat per ton, and the CIF price per million British heat is about $3 and $3.5, that is to say, 18 million tons of liquefied petroleum natural gas is worth $2.8 billion.

His plan is to sign a contract at an equal price and then sell it at a reduced price. However, as long as there is a little problem in the middle, resulting in sales obstruction, or sales at a loss, even if it is only 5%, it will be lost as trousers. Even if Sucheng predicts that oil prices will rise and natural gas prices will rise, he will take great risks.

Before 2000, natural gas was very difficult to sell, and many developers had to stop exploiting oil and gas. Or send natural gas back to the ground and use it like water and carbon dioxide. Except for Japan and Europe, the natural gas imports of other countries in the world are not large.

[Day] The reason for the use of oil and natural gas is also related to crude oil. In 1977, when they learned that Britain would withdraw from the shallow sea oil field in Abu Dhabi, they signed a 2 million tons of natural gas import agreement with the United Arab Emirates, and finally successfully obtained the contract in 1979. So as to enter the Middle East oil circle. However, according to the price of oil, they lost tens of millions of dollars because of the agreement.

For [day] for the officials of the Ministry of Industry. That's a standard loss contract. So when Su Cheng mentioned the price, Sakaguchi was so angry.

The [day] of that year, in order to obtain Middle East oil. He played a whole set of combined punches. Today's [day] book, I guess it will be the same.

Su Cheng estimated that Ito Trading Company may propose that the import contract of 5 million tons to 10 million tons of liquefied natural gas will last for 10 to 15 years. West Germany, Sweden and other countries that have not yet obtained oil concessions may also propose similar agreements to obtain concessions for oil bidding.

In order to defeat the United States, Britain, [Japan] Ben, France, West Germany, Sweden and other combination boxing masters, the only thing he can do is to punch the king and the crown prince directly.

10 billion cubic meters of oil and natural gas is equivalent to 18 million tons of liquefied petroleum and natural gas. This is a contract that other countries can't take out under any circumstances.

They can't underwrite hundreds of millions of tons of oil and gas for the possible billion tons of crude oil reserves.

But for the United Arab Emirates, $2.8 billion is equivalent to a quarter of their import revenue, which cannot be ignored in any case.

Compared with economic cooperation models such as telephone lines and subway lines, although Sucheng's approach is less technical. But there are too many benefits.

Diab was slightly moved and said, "Okay, I will pass on your opinion to the crown prince. From [Zhongzhong] Guodahua Industrial..."

"Su Cheng." Su Cheng spelled it in English.

Diab nodded and walked out of the tailor's shop.

There are many lies in the business world, and only real money is the most reliable. Diab believes that Sioux City will not spend $30 million to joke with himself.

Su Cheng gently sat back in the chair. Looking at the mirror and smiling for a while, he suddenly said, "Hey, pour me a cup of black tea."

The clerk obediently poured him a cup of tea.

Goro accompanied him and never said anything. In his eyes, the family's ancestral hall is also more important than natural gas.

After drinking the black tea quietly, Su Cheng said, "Golang, call a car to the embassy. In addition, help me book a ticket to Taipei.

Goro was a little surprised and asked, "Taiwan's Taipei?"

"Hmm."

"This... won't make a mistake, will it?" Even Goro, who just came out of the countryside, knows that Taiwan is a ** place.

"In April, the country has regulations to encourage Taiwan compatriots to invest. We do business with Taiwan overseas. We only encourage and do not violate it." Su Cheng stepped on one foot in the system and was quite concerned about the superior documents.

1988 is a year of great change in Taiwan's policy. If there is a [China] Chinese enterprise and a Taiwanese enterprise jointly attack the foreign market... Su Cheng believes that the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council and the United Front Work Department must be happy to see its success.

Of course, he is not 100% sure. Therefore, after arriving at the embassy, Su Cheng asked the leader of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for advice on whether he could cooperate with Taiwanese enterprises and sign overseas contracts.

This topic obviously scared him. He glanced at Su Cheng with resentment and said helplessly, "I will report it to the top."

"I bought a ticket to fly to Taipei the day after tomorrow. If there is no result at that time, I will trouble you to forward it."

The leader said bitterly, "Can't you wait for the result to go to Taipei?"

Su Cheng said cunningly, "If they don't agree, I will stop the negotiation and come back."

This period belongs to the stage of "touching stones across the river", and it is also a stage where you can try everything. If you make a mistake, you can withdraw it. As long as Su Cheng goes to Taipei, it is estimated that he will not be forcibly pulled back.

The leader also knew the mystery of it. He nodded helplessly, but asked, "How is the bidding work of Dahua Industry going?"

"I haven't seen any real power figures. I'm going to raise some money first." What Su Cheng said is not true, but he can't believe it or not.

The next day, Su Cheng still went to the tailor's shop in Wahaibi Lane. In the afternoon, he really saw Diab.

This time. He put on a full suit and looked like a successful businessman.

The two sat in a small windowless room in the tailor's shop. After the black tea came up, Diab said to Su Cheng, "His Highness the Crown Prince is very interested in your proposal. Now there are only two questions. First, prove your strength; second, explain what you need.

Su Cheng pondered for a moment. He said, "In terms of technology, we are the world's leading. The Chudao oilfield in China has begun to produce oil. And maintaining the state of 'oil dripping into the sea' for a long time is the world's top oil environmental protection technology. I will ask someone to transfer some of the information to you. In terms of funds, I will go to Taiwan tomorrow. Carry out the second round of financing.

He paused for a moment and said, "You have noticed that there are two [China] national groups bidding for the UAE oilfields. As long as the bidding is successful, I can guarantee that no matter whether I have enough funds or not, I will eventually carry out perfect development, and the promise of natural gas underwriting will not change."

From the perspective of the United Arab Emirates, they are first concerned about tens of millions of dollars in bidding fees, and secondly concerned about international cooperation. The third concern is oilfield development.

If Sucheng paid for the underwriting of natural gas, and did not develop the oil field in the end, the people of the United Arab Emirates would not be angry. Anyway, the oil field is there, and we will bid again. There are only advantages and no disadvantages.

Diab nodded slightly.

Su Cheng then said, "As for the second point, I hope Dahua Industry can get the oil concession of the United Arab Emirates."

This concession is the right to allow bidding. All the previous arrangements were to get concessions. In the end, the bidding will be conducted among all franchised companies, and the higher the price will be won. Kings, crown princes and members of the royal family. In general, everyone will be entangled in this interest.

Diab said unexpectedly, "Are you going to finance it through an oil concession?"

"Second round of financing, yes."

"Well, I can give you a three-year oil concession." This means that you can participate in the oil field bidding in the United Arab Emirates within 3 years.

"3 years is too short, at least 15 years for my smooth financing. Mr. Diab, if I really can't complete the natural gas underwriting agreement, even within 15 years, I will not bid for the oil field in the United Arab Emirates again. Su Cheng's tone was solemn.

ExxonMobil in the United States, Shell in the Netherlands, Total in France, and BP in the United Kingdom are all companies that have obtained oil concessions from the United Arab Emirates. Sweden's Partex, [Japan]'s Ito Trading Company, and the oil companies in West Germany, Italy, South Korea, [China] and other countries are companies that have not yet obtained concessions. Their concession time also varies in length.

If Dahua Industry can squeeze into the franchise team, it will be irresistible for any company that is greedy for oil profits**.

"5 years, plus 5 years of conditional postponement." Diab stood up, as if he was not ready to bargain. He stretched out his hand, shook hands with Su Cheng, and said, "There will be documents coming later. I'm looking forward to your performance."

Su Cheng clenched his hand and whispered, "The last question, what is the bidding price now?"

Diab hesitated for a moment and said, "37."

He said it and left.

37 is naturally 37 million US dollars, or 37 million US dollars. This number is not a guess, but an almost accurate number given by the crown prince based on the situation of other companies. Within the United Arab Emirates, officials and the royal family are not monolithic. It can be said that Sioux City is now tied to the chariot of the Crown Prince of the United Arab Emirates.

At the last moment before boarding, Sucheng just got the oil concession document.

was sent by a young teenager. He packed it in a special mail bag without saying a word during this period.

After registration, Su Cheng sat in business class, tore open the stamped mail bag, and you can see the thick leather contract folder inside. After opening it, there is only one piece of paper, written in Arabic, and the signature of the crown prince is drawn below: Khalifa...

Su Cheng looked at it carefully twice, and asked Li Wei to confirm it before he put it in the file package and held it for a long time. He didn't want to let go for a long time.

Li Wei was shocked for a long time. After taking off for a long time, he whispered, "In this case, won't Dahua Industry go hand in hand with enterprises such as Mobil?"

Su Cheng thought: Mobil did not dare to agree to the underwriting contract of $2.8 billion for long-term liquefied petroleum gas.

He shook his head and said, "We don't have to do what we do now. As long as we prepare the money and think about the bidding, we are still too far behind them, and we have to work harder."

"So...do they already know the location of the oil field?"

"There are no small oil fields in the United Arab Emirates. It's hard to say whether other companies know..." Su Cheng himself fell into meditation. ( To be continued