Chapter 448 Choose one of the two

The oil development and output of the Caspian Sea can be called a twist.

As early as the beginning of the 20th century, that is, before World War I, the Caspian Sea region could produce tens of millions of tons of crude oil every year, which reached its peak after World War II, which was equivalent to 70 of the total oil production of the Soviet Union.

Before the oil industry in the Middle East, the Caspian Sea region was the world's oil treasure.

However, with the large-scale exploitation of the former Soviet Union, Caspian oil once had a tendency to dry up. In particular, the onshore oil reserves of Chechnya and Azerbaijan have dropped very low. The discovery of new oil fields in Siberia and Ural has diverted the attention of the Soviet Union and turned the Caspian Sea region into a forgotten corner.

Until the late 1980s, against the backdrop of the sharp drop in oil production in the former Soviet Union, the Slavs struggled for the last time and spent a lot of money on large-scale exploration of the Caspian Sea region.

As a result, the information obtained by a large amount of funds, and even did not have time to study it carefully, the Soviet Union declared its disintegration.

Caspian oil continues to settle in the ground.

As one of the world's three major oil circles, the exploitation of Caspian oil is more complex than that of the Persian Gulf region, but the output is not small at all. Especially after the world crude oil price rises, the difference in mining costs is not so big.

There are only two restrictions on Caspian oil. The early stage is an estimate of reserves, and the later stage is the cost of transportation.

Here, the reserves are preconditions.

Without extremely high reserves, the construction of oil pipelines will become uneconomical, and the three countries around the Caspian Sea: Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are land-based countries. To sell oil to the world, oil pipelines are indispensable.

The railway and oil pipeline systems left behind in the Soviet era are all for Moscow and Eastern Europe. In the context of the collapse of Russia's economy and industry, they have lost their meaning for the Caspian countries, let alone meet the needs of foreign oil companies.

Therefore, although the Caspian Sea in the early 1990s attracted the attention of many oil companies because of its former glory, there were not many companies that were really willing to invest in exploration.

Compared with large oil enterprises that spend tens of billions of dollars in exploration every year, Suchong has saved the cost of casting nets everywhere. From his point of view, if you give up the Anda Line and directly build the China-Harbin pipeline, it can be completed in up to two or three years at the speed of China's construction. At that time, the oil field will just enter a high yield period, which is very suitable.

And the abundant oil reserves here will also make those enterprises that are reluctant to give up hundreds of millions of dollars in exploration funds regret it.

Since the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Mexico, the Caspian oil circle is about the last hot oil land outside the Arctic.

Qi Meng's confidence is not so sufficient. Hearing Su Cheng's saying that the oil in the Caspian Sea will not be exhausted for 50 years, he couldn't help asking, "Has Dahua Industry done exploration?"

This is a difficult problem to explain. Su Cheng said unclearly, "It can only be said that there is similar information."

"Information from foreign companies?"

"I have a vague understanding."

Qi Meng smiled and thought that Su Cheng was not easy to say. He asked in a different way, "Is there a big oil company in the Caspian Sea now?"

Su Cheng thought about it and said, "I have a British BP in my impression."

Qi Meng was even more strange and repeated, "In the impression?"

"Uh... I don't remember clearly." Su Cheng is still telling the truth, but his information comes from memory.

In another year, Azerbaijan will sign a contract with BP of the United Kingdom, which was called the "Century Contract" by the press at that time. The proven reserves of 3.5 billion barrels, including the three oil fields of Azejiu, Zireg and Zinešli, have made countless companies drool, which directly attracted the attention of the U.S. government and thus started the development of the Caspian oil circle.

The proven reserves are 3.5 billion barrels, which is equivalent to three and a half Setan oil fields. Moreover, with such preliminary exploration and careful defining in the future, the reserves will definitely increase.

It can be said that in addition to a few super oil fields that have long fallen into the hands of "imperialism", Azijiu Oilfield is the largest ownerless oil field in the world.

At least in 1993, it was still an ownerless oil field.

However, the prospects for Azerbaijan in 1993 are not clear. It is mainly due to the dispersion of the political situation, which makes any contract lack the ability to fulfill.

There are many CIS countries like this, and many of them will not have some turning points until the end of the 1990s.

Even if it is BP, it is not sure about the political situation in Azerbaijan at this time. Is it just squatting around and waiting for the final result?

Su Cheng thought: Azerbaijan held its first presidential election in October this year. Probably only the winner has the capital to negotiate contracts with foreign oil companies.

However, it seems to be a good choice to contact now and invest in advance.

Su Cheng touched his chin and really thought about it.

Dahua Shipping Industry has grown for the first time. It has generated a profit of more than 20 million yuan in the first half of the year, and the profit in the second half of the year will only be more. Based on the current situation, the main investment of Dahua Shipping can be recovered in up to three years. The cash flow of Dahua Industry will also reach a new peak.

At this time, investing in new oil fields seems to be a good choice.

It's just that the Aqijiu oilfield is a little too big, and the investment period is too long.

Remember that the number promoted by the media always needs to be billions of dollars, otherwise how can it be worthy of the title of "Century Contract".

In addition to the oil pipeline, it is not enough to fully develop the Aqijiu oil field without six billion yuan.

In China in 1993, if Dahua could get 670 million US dollars, all of which would be used to invest in real estate, the income would not be less.

Su Cheng shook his head and threw away the idea.

The fat sheep of a private enterprise that bought 670 million US dollars of real estate is simply waiting to be slaughtered.

Qi Meng saw his action and asked, "What did Su Dong think of?"

Su Cheng did not answer the question and said, "Well... You asked me about oil development. Do you have a new policy?"

"Where are we qualified to issue a policy?" Qi Meng smiled, which was actually quite useful. As the core cadres of the central department, these young middle-level cadres, like Hanlin officials in the past, control the policy direction in details, and it is okay to say that the policy is made by them.

After laughing, Qi Meng said, "You know, the current domestic policy is to encourage enterprises to go out. However, the Ministry of Energy has just cancelled. How can the Petroleum Corporation, the Petrochemical Corporation and the Offshore Oil Corporation go out? It can only be based on their consciousness... What, Dahua Industry, are you interested?"

"Dahua is an oil company. We still pay more attention to the energy information of various countries." Sucheng has been an enterprise for several years, and now he has begun to learn to speak.

"It would be nice if domestic enterprises could be like Dahua Industry." Qi Meng sighed and said, "The three oil companies have nothing to do. Even the oil pipeline just mentioned is not particularly positive."

Su Cheng laughed and said nothing. This is almost inevitable. How hard is it to develop foreign oil fields? There is no pleasure in importing oil directly from abroad. Anyway, it's the same way to make money. If it is a domestic oil field, three barrels of oil may be a little interested. Foreign oil fields and pipelines are pure political decisions. Qi Meng's positive expectations are almost impossible.

Qi Meng also complained and said with a smile, "If Director Su is interested in exploring foreign markets, I will definitely support him."

"Is there any loan support?" Su Cheng's eyes were bright.

Qi Meng smiled bitterly: "Where can I get a loan now? The whole country is overheating and can't be approved.

Su Cheng sighed regretfully. This situation can actually be expected. From 92 to 1993, China's economic growth rate reached 13, and the currency increased by 34. These two things alone make the leaders in charge of the economy overwhelmed. The problem of treating inflation and soft landing is enough to consume all their spirit.

Domestic affairs are not handled well, and the National Development and Reform Commission is really unable to deal with foreign affairs. Not to mention loans, the tightening of banks is from the root, and foreign exchange loans will only become more and more difficult.

If it hadn't been for China Shipping's help with some loans, the credit flow of Dahua Industry would have been very low.

In contrast, Qi Meng's energy is much smaller and his responsibility is much less.

He can focus on China's energy security. In 1993, he was already on the side.

As soon as the visiting formation in front of them turned, the reporters began to rush up to take photos.

Su Zhenguo asked Su Cheng to come here as well.

Su Cheng waved his hand and declined.

He doesn't want to be too close to Su.

Several Su men couldn't help sighing in disappointment.

For Su Cheng, joining the family means getting the resources and cooperation of the family. But for many people in the Su family, Dahua's joining the family means that the family has more resources and cooperation.

Qi Meng was a little anxious.

He couldn't help it quickly and chased Su Cheng and said, "Will Dahua develop oil in the Caspian Sea?" What concerns does Dahua have now?

Su Cheng smiled and said, "The countries around the Caspian Sea have poor environment and conditions, but the oil reserves should be good. The main problem is probably government relations and transportation.

He didn't say anything about the problem of funds, because Qi Meng couldn't solve the problem of funds.

Qi Mengduo, a smart man, said when he heard the words, "Do you want us to help you solve government relations and transportation?"

"I didn't say I was going to make Caspian oil." Su Cheng waved his hand and said, "This is not something that can be decided immediately."

"But if it can be solved, will Dahua Industry consider it?"

"Of course, I will consider it."

"Then I'll try it." At this moment, Qi Meng is like a local official to attract investment.

In essence, the two identities are really the same.

It's just that Qi Meng, who is in the center, is trying to influence the specifications.

Qi Meng's enthusiasm, but he was somewhat infected with Sucheng.

He thought for a moment and then said, "The foundation for the development of Caspian oil is not only to obtain oil fields, but also to build an oil pipeline. For China, there are actually some conflicts between the Anda Line and the Caspian Oil Pipeline.

Qi Meng naturally thought about it and said directly, "If Su Dong thinks that the Caspian oil pipeline is more valuable, I will promote this oil pipeline."

"What about the Anda Line?"

"Let others worry about it." Qi Meng smiled at the corners of his mouth.

Su Cheng smiled and thought: Boy, I have saved you for 10 years.

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