Chapter 2108 An Important Step in the Cooperation Between the Two Countries

After returning home, Niu Ruzheng called without resting for two days.

Recently, Niu Ruzheng's main focus is the two major negotiations with Russia.

For Huaguo's energy strategy, whether it is onshore oil pipelines or natural gas pipelines, it is the most important thing.

Once something changes and Huaguo's offshore oil pipeline is cut off, at least the Russians on land can provide the necessary support.

As for whether there will be a stalemate with the Russians, that is not the case. At least before the United States is killed, the relationship between China and Russia is very stable.

The same is true for Russia.

As a superpower that spans two continents and occupies almost 60% of the resources of the Arctic Ocean and the Arctic, Russia has no shortage of energy at all, but it lacks various other materials, such as daily necessities, and financial independence .

Especially the latter item. Since Gorbachev made a bad move, Russia's finances have never been strong and have always been very fragile. Europe and the United States have seized the opportunity to punish 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 deal with large-scale crises.

And Huaguo 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 Huaguo to surpass Japan and become the country with the largest foreign exchange reserves.

It is absolutely impossible for Japan to pee in the same pot as Russia. Huaguo is relatively easy to get along with, so it is reasonable for Russia to choose Huaguo as their important strategic partner.

Both sides have needs and have a basis for reaching a cooperation, so after a top ten senior official in Russia came to the capital in secret as the sixth batch of teams, the preliminary agreement for negotiation was finalized.

In addition to continuing to build the Anda-Dalian line, Russia will also actively build two natural gas pipelines.

One line runs side by side with Anda Line to Manzhouli in Huaguo. Then Huaguo connects to the pipeline to Jichun.

The other one came from Central Asia, passed through Outer Mongolia and arrived at Xinjiang in Huaguo. Then build a pipeline from Huaguo to Dunhuang.

The Anda line is expected to be completed before 2013, one of the two natural gas pipelines can be completed in 2012, and the other in 2014.

The time span is very long, mainly because the two countries are large countries with vast territories, and the construction of pipelines is a time-consuming and laborious project, so it is already very good to be able to repair them within four to five or six years.

The Russians also made concessions on price.

per cubic kilometer of natural gas delivered from Russia. They will charge 130 US dollars, which is certainly not as good as the 30 US dollars in Ukraine, but it is much lower than the 320 US dollars in Europe.

Because of cost savings, the price of oil is converted, and each barrel is also calculated at a 10% discount to the market price at that time.

The most important thing is that Russia does not limit how much Huaguo sells. You can buy as much as you want, and they want you to buy more. The more you buy, the better the discount.

Once these three lines are built, Huaguo's demand for seaborne oil will be directly reduced by 20%, and the seaborne demand for natural gas will be reduced by 40%. It can be described as brilliant results.

It can be said that Niu Ruzheng was already a sure-fire deputy in the government. With such a great achievement, it is not impossible to directly enter the ranks of the Big Nine in the next session.

Of course, Russia has paid so much at once, and they need a lot.

The first thing is that for all transactions with Huaguo, the payment period can only be 3 months at the latest, and the transaction must be in US dollars.

Second, Huaguo must send an engineering team to jointly construct the pipeline, and the cost is also half of each family.

third. They hoped to repay the 20 billion US dollars and interest they borrowed from Xiao Qi in the form of oil; Xiao Qi proposed the 50 billion US dollar oil purchase contract. They also hope that Xiao Qi can execute it, and of course the price will be cheaper than the market price.

fourth……

Specifically related to Xiao Qi is the third point.

Niu Ru was calling to discuss with Xiao Qi about the execution of this.

The current oil price has indeed fallen more sharply than in the previous life, and it has fallen into the range of 30 US dollars ahead of schedule. The price is basically around 37 US dollars in the past two days.

The Russians can't hold it anymore. 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 US dollars of oil, and he had to give 50 billion US dollars in cash. This is definitely a very beneficial supplement to Russia's finances.

"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 for storage, and we will give you the ex-factory price when it is refined. , I won’t earn your money.”

Xiao Qi groaned for a while, "Uncle Niu, how do you say it seems that I am taking advantage? 50 billion US dollars, where can I get so much money?"

"Then what are you going to do?" Niu Ruzheng said calmly, he knew that this little slicker would have to bargain, but he never thought of asking Xiao Qi to pay in vain for this kind of thing, which is obviously not in line with the purpose of cooperation and mutual benefit.

"Actually, 22 billion U.S. dollars of oil is enough for me. If too much oil accumulates for a long time, the quality of the oil will deteriorate. I also directly put 50 billion U.S. dollars on it. This is not conducive to the development of my Fairy Company." Xiao Qi said, "What I mean is that I use the Dream Stars shares in my hand as collateral, and then the bank will lend me some money!"

"You have a good idea!" Niu Ruzheng said, "Don't think that we only have this way, or you can directly give the 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. It’s okay to lower the price as appropriate.”

"It's not good to control it in the hands of others." Xiao Qi shook his head, "And 50 billion US dollars of low-priced oil, how can you buy so much now? Either lend me money, or give me benefits a little more!"

"Why are you so fussy, brat?" Niu Ruzheng scolded, "Well, if you give the oil worth 50 billion U.S. dollars to the four major oil groups, you will not be charged for the storage of the remaining 22 billion U.S. dollars of oil, and the refining cost will be based on the cost. The price is calculated, 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 have finally been generous!"

PetroChina, Sinopec, CNOOC, and China Aviation Oil help with storage and refining. Then Xiao Qi only needs to pick up the oil stamps nearby, just like buying food. This is not only convenient but also reduces the cost and loss of transportation, which can be described as a real benefit.

Niu Ruzheng saw that he agreed, and secretly heaved a sigh of relief, "Since this is the case, then I will leave it to you to handle the rest. ... Do you think there are any variables in the cooperation between our two countries?"

The latter question is what Niu Ruzheng really wants to ask Xiao Qi, the "country's think tank".

Lao Maozi doesn't pay attention to things. This is not the first time.

They have been fooled many times by European and American people, but at the same time they have been fooled by Huaguo many times.

Needless to say, during the Taizu period, whether it was aid to the Korean War or the subsequent breach of contract for factory construction, etc., it made Hua Guo miserable in those few years.

After the Soviet Union became Russia, it was a representative of dishonesty. The Anta line was just one part of it, and they had done even more shameless things.

That is to say, in the past few years, Russia's life has become more and more difficult, and they have gradually turned to China's side. I am willing to do more business and communicate with Huaguo.

But now is now, who knows if they will breach the contract in the future?

Anyway, you are unlikely to sanction the old Maozi for breaching the contract, even the United States can't do it. Not to mention China.

Xiao Qi heard this and said: "You don't have to worry about this, Uncle Niu. With the deepening of the European financial crisis, the European Union and Russia will definitely have to do something. If they want to offend China at this time, they are absolutely idiots!"

"It's really going to be a fight?" Niu Ruzheng was a little unconvinced.

"Wars are not necessarily necessary, but conflicts are inevitable." Xiao Qi pondered. "For example, Ukraine, which serves as a buffer zone for both sides, is a big gunpowder kit. The east is inclined to Russia, and the west is inclined to the European Union. Their The president leans toward Russia, and the prime minister leans toward the EU. This kind of contradiction is nothing in ordinary times, and everyone can live a good life. So it doesn't matter.

But if the financial crisis in Europe can no longer survive, Ukraine, an economically underdeveloped country, will definitely fall into great difficulty. At that time, those who are interested will probably stir up some troubles. At that time, Russia and the European Union might try their skills in Ukraine. "

"How sure is this conjecture?" Niu Ruzheng pondered for a while, then became serious.

"I dare not say 100%, but there is a possibility of 70% to 80%. A small-scale conflict in Ukraine is inevitable." Xiao Qi said seriously.

At the end of 2013, didn't their president just cause an uproar?

Although Xiao Qi hasn't seen the result yet, in the face of such a big change, it's no wonder that the EU didn't overthrow the president of Ukraine.

How could Russia allow the EU to bring Ukraine over, so there must be conflicts between the two parties, and the conflicts cannot be resolved in a year or two.

At this time, Huaguo will become a life-saving straw for the Russian economy, and they cannot help but pay attention to it.

"I see!"

Niu Ruzheng kept Xiao Qi's analysis of the relationship between the financial crisis and Ukraine in mind, and was going to discuss it with the strategy team.

But because of his consistent trust in Xiao Qi and his vigilance towards the complicated situation in Europe, Niu Ruzheng has begun to feel at ease.

As long as there is trouble in Europe, the old Maozi will definitely be more honest than ever in his attitude towards Hua Guo. At that time, Hua Guo will be blessed!

Plumbing and supply issues, no longer a problem! ! (to be continued ~^~)

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