Chapter 604: Scare those **** to death
"If it is an ordinary natural gas ship, of course it can be resold to a third party, but no customer is willing to get this kind of ice-breaking natural gas ship." In the office of Mingzhou Shipyard, Qin Tao gave Xu Zhengyang a brief analysis Author: "Ice-breaking natural gas carriers need thickened hull steel plates and reinforced key locations. Therefore, they are much heavier than ordinary natural gas carriers and require more fuel. For ship owners, this is absolutely impossible to accept. of."
Any transportation company will pay special attention to operating costs. Among all operating costs, fuel consumption is a big one.
Xu Zhengyang nodded: "Yes, these ice-breaking natural gas ships must be smashed into the hands of Sanhang Heavy Industry. By the way, Mr. Qin, we just received the news that our oil pipeline in the northeast is about to be completed. Are you ready?" Want to attend the pipeline completion ceremony?”
Qin Tao has a typical decentralization style. No matter what it is, he will never take it into his own hands and only provide guiding opinions.
This oil pipeline in the Northeast was finally built under Qin Tao's suggestion. However, Qin Tao did not interfere with subsequent matters and only occasionally used it as a trump card when needed.
Now, the oil pipeline is about to be completed. This is a memorable moment. At this time, Qin Tao will of course go over to attend the ceremony.
Qin Tao and Wang Dong, the Chinese representative and head of the petroleum department, went to attend the ceremony. In the Mercedes-Benz car, Wang Dong kept sighing.
"Mr. Qin, the completion of this oil pipeline is really timely! It just solves our oil gap." Wang Dong said: "Last year, we became a net importer of crude oil!"
In fact, in 1993, China had become a net importer of refined oil products, that is, imported refined oil products. In that year, the net import of refined oil products was 14.69 million tons, and it has continued to increase since then; by last year, it began again In terms of imported crude oil, the net import of crude oil that year was 2.22 million tons. However, in 1997, the crude oil gap was expected to be more than 10 million tons. By next year, the gap may reach more than 20 million tons!
If there is no oil pipeline, the oil must be transported by giant tankers, which is not only slow but also expensive. Crude oil pipeline transportation is the cheapest option. If Qin Tao had not planned ahead and proposed to start construction of this oil pipeline , the country will fall into a dilemma of lack of fuel.
“This alone is not enough.” Qin Tao said: “By the new millennium, our crude oil gap will expand to more than 50 million tons, and within ten years, the gap will exceed 100 million tons.”
In the past, Wang Dong would not have dared to think about it, but now, it is really possible. After all, the country's economy is developing too fast. If it reaches the level of the West and every household has a car, then it will be How much crude oil is needed?
Hmm, I dare not even think about it. It is not impossible for the crude oil gap to exceed 100 million tons.
“Yes, the crude oil gap will become larger and larger. This Taina line alone is not enough. Should we discuss a second plan with Lao Maozi?”
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Qin Tao shook his head: "It is inappropriate to place our hopes only on Lao Maozi. If Lao Maozi turns against us one day, wouldn't it mean that the oil line will be cut off?"
Wang Dong nodded.
"In the past, I proposed building an oil pipeline in Lao Ba, so that ships can be shipped directly from Xi'an Bay to prevent our oil tankers from taking the dangerous Malacca route. It doesn't matter in peacetime. Once the external environment changes, Our oil transportation channels can easily be cut off, and our navy is not strong enough to deploy globally."
Although the Navy already has one aircraft carrier, it is still unable to compare with the world police. With more than a dozen aircraft carriers, it can wipe out a medium-sized country in minutes.
“Where is Lao Ba?”
“Yes, from the Gwadar Port that we are building, all the way through the Himalayas to our country, so that we can completely travel by land.”
“This is a big project!” Wang Dong sighed with emotion.
"Yes, it is a big project." Qin Tao said: "However, what should be done must be done. If we don't plan ahead, the future will be controlled by others. Okay, let's not talk about it anymore. There are still negotiations with Lao Maozi. After all, Energy includes not only oil, but also natural gas. If possible, we hope to negotiate the natural gas pipeline to avoid problems in the future."
The proportion of natural gas in the energy supply will become larger and larger. This is of course all due to those ridiculous environmental protection requirements. After natural gas is burned, there is very little pollution. Therefore, in the face of increasingly severe environmental pollution, many companies are forced to burn natural gas. , so the demand for natural gas expanded rapidly.
The gap in natural gas will be larger than that in oil.
During the conversation, the car crossed the national border and arrived at Brazavishensk on the other side of the Black River.
"President Qin, welcome to our completion and commissioning ceremony. We will rest here first, and then take a special plane to Skovorodino." The one who came to greet him was Yalevsky, a former representative of oil pipeline negotiations. He is still an important figure in Da Mao Energy System.
"Qin, I'm glad to see you. My daughter is very happy in the East. I have decided to retire there in the future." Berezovsky also spoke.
Although Wang Dong was the leader of the delegation, the people opposite him were obviously more enthusiastic about Qin Tao. He also knew that this was of course because of Qin Tao's special relationship. His relationship with these people was far beyond his own.
If it weren't for Mr. Qin's personal relationship, this pipeline would not have been built in such a short period of time.
"Okay." Qin Tao nodded with a smile: "I think it's not necessary later, just now. Boris, my friend, you might as well retire now, and when this ceremony is over, go to the East with me .”
Berezovsky looked a little embarrassed. He smiled and shook his head: "Not yet. I want to work in China for another twenty years."
Twenty years? If you work for another three or four years, you will be in trouble! Qin Tao sighed in his heart that it was difficult to let these people let go.
“By the way, let me introduce to you, this is Wang Dong, the person in charge of our domestic oil industry.” Qin Tao could only change the topic temporarily.
After some pleasantries, the two sides sat down and began the China-Russia Energy Cooperation Subcommittee meeting.
"Everyone, the first phase of our Taina line project has been completed. We can first sign a five-year contract to supply 15 million tons of crude oil per year. After the completion of our second phase project, we can adjust the oil supply." Yalevsky began to speak formally.
Wang Dong's expression changed, and he almost forgot about this incident!
The oil pipeline currently under construction is officially called the East Siberia-Pacific Oil Pipeline. Although this pipeline has been completed and can supply crude oil, it is only the first phase of the project! The pipeline from the Angarsk oil field to Skovorodino has been completed, and the second phase of the project, the pipeline from Skovorodno to Nakhodka!
When the second phase of the project is completed, will the country still be able to obtain 15 million tons of crude oil per year? If the islanders act mischievously, they might buy up all the crude oil! The pipelines built by ourselves will be abandoned in a few years!
In any case, for Lao Maozi, he sells to anyone, there is no difference.
"Okay, then we will sign a five-year contract first, and we will directly use foreign exchange to purchase oil." Qin Tao didn't seem to be too worried about this matter: "However, there are many places where you need money in your country. These The money needs to be spent elsewhere, so if you want to build the second phase of the project, I suggest you continue to borrow money from the island country."
Berezovsky’s eyes lit up: “Yes, you are right, we need to continue to borrow money for the second phase of the project!”
Wang Dongze began to think deeply. Mr. Qin’s arrangement seemed to have an ulterior motive!
In the first phase of the project, each one built its own pipeline. Of course, there was no need to worry about the source of funds for domestic pipelines, but what about the pipelines in Damao? Da Mao doesn’t have the money to repair the pipes! Therefore, loans provided by island countries were used.
The island country must provide loans, otherwise the pipeline cannot be repaired and the people of the island country will not be able to use it!
The funds consumed for the first phase of the project in Damao were all provided by the island country! After the first phase of the project was completed, Damao started selling crude oil and had money on hand. It was supposed that he could continue to build the second phase. However, Qin Tao came up with a bad idea and continued to borrow money from the island country!
There must be a purpose in this!
As long as Mr. Qin is involved in a project, there will be no accidents! Wang Dong was full of confidence again.
For Berezovsky, this is of course a good idea, so that he can put all the money from selling crude oil into his own pocket!
"Everyone, if there are no problems with this project, then we will talk about the second project." Qin Tao said according to his own ideas: "The next step is the natural gas pipeline project. We hope to continue it next to the Taina Line. Build natural gas pipelines.”
"Of course." Yalevsky nodded immediately: "We can connect our Kovykkin, Chayankin and other gas fields in the Far East, and then pass through the HLJ and export it to your country."
It’s all about making money anyway, so why not do it?
“Then let’s discuss it in detail?” Qin Tao said and took out a project plan.
The meeting lasted for a full two hours. After the meeting, everyone took a plane and headed to Skovorodino.
The completion and commissioning ceremony started in Skovorodino. It was almost noon, the sun was shining, and it was a good weather.
“Mr. Qin, do you want to speak later?” Wang Dong asked Qin Tao.
Qin Tao shook his head: "No need, I'm just a foil."
At this time, there was no one around, so Wang Dong hesitated and said: "Mr. Qin, regarding the second phase of the project..."
“Don’t worry about this, the second phase of the project cannot be built.” Qin Tao said: “The calculations of the people on the island will all come to nothing.”
Can’t build it? Wang Dong was overjoyed. Sure enough, Mr. Qin had figured everything out. He spent money from the people on the island to build the pipeline, but in the end the people on the island couldn't use it!
While he was talking, a Lada car was driving quickly on the road in the distance, attracting the attention of many people.
The car stopped nearby. After the car door opened, a familiar person walked out.
The big guy from Moscow!
Yarevsky and Berezovsky both came forward and greeted each other warmly.
Qin Tao stood behind and watched, and he could see that although the boss seemed friendly on the surface, there was a cold light flashing deep in his eyes. This boss had long been dissatisfied with people like Berezovsky. But now I don’t have enough power to take action.
“Qin, let me introduce to you. This is the chief executive in charge of legal and foreign economic relations in Moscow.” Berezovsky introduced Qin Tao enthusiastically.
“Nice to meet you.” Qin Tao said, “Our two countries share common interests and hope there will be more cooperation opportunities in the future.”
“Yes, we want to achieve a win-win situation through cooperation.” The boss shook hands with Qin Tao politely and then walked to the podium.
It seems that this guy doesn’t have much favorable impressions of himself, Qin Tao sighed secretly in his heart.
I do n’t know how many red empires have been poured into the heritage of the red empire.
However, the bustling world is all for profit, and the hustle and bustle in the world is all for profit. I still have a way to make him recognize me.
The rostrum was built next to a valve. After the boss got up there, he turned the valve with his own hands, which meant that the crude oil from Damao had been transported to the east through the pipeline.
There was a burst of applause below. Since the boss is here, of course this procedure will be completed by him.
"We are very happy to have more in-depth cooperation with China in energy." The boss delivered an enthusiastic speech at the conference: "We will become China's most important partner, and we also hope to further expand the relationship between the two countries." Cooperation between countries…”
During the meeting, Xu Zhengyang's cell phone rang a few more times. When he opened it and looked at it, his face instantly became ugly.
“Mr. Qin, there is something that needs to be dealt with back home.”
Qin Tao nodded. Anyway, the things here were done and it was time to go back. If he counted the time, he could probably guess what happened.
At the end of the ceremony, the boss returned to the Lada car, but this time, Yalevsky got in.
“**Your Excellency, we have new cooperation intentions regarding the construction of China-Russia natural gas pipeline.”
While driving, the boss listened to Yalevsky’s introduction. When he talked about the route, he immediately frowned: “No, if you want to build a natural gas pipeline, you must pass through Mongolia.”
“Why?” Yalevsky was surprised.
“Because this is related to our strategy.” The boss said: “People in the East need natural gas, so they must go to Mongolia.”
Yarevsky was dumbfounded. He knew that once the boss said it, he would never change it. This person was very domineering, and he was now in charge of the foreign economy, and the project must be signed by the boss before it could take effect.
It seems that this matter is in trouble.
The completion and commissioning ceremony of the China-Russia oil pipeline held in Skovorodino on the other side of the Mohe River caused a sensation in the energy field. Everyone knows what this means.
If a country wants to develop, it cannot be without energy! If your own energy is not enough, you have to transport it. Transportation through land pipelines is very fast and efficient. With this oil pipeline, the economy of the East can take off again!
Many news media reported on this incident without noticing that the originally calm sea had become turbulent again.
When Qin Tao came to Huanglou, he could already feel the tension here, and there was a special atmosphere in the air.
“Mr. Qin, you are finally here, please go to the conference room.”
Under the guidance of his secretary, Qin Tao came to the conference room and saw the room full of people.
After everyone's introduction, Qin Tao knew that a fleet was approaching. There were aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, supply ships, and there must be nuclear submarines underwater. Such a huge formation was already the last afterglow of that huge empire. .
Now, they are planning to show off their power!
It’s just that the motherland is no longer a country that is at the mercy of others, and the motherland’s navy has become stronger!
Qin Tao smiled: "Everyone, I am a shipbuilder, so I don't need to participate in this kind of thing, right?"
"Mr. Qin, you are not only a shipbuilder, you are also our Zhiduoxing. The main destroyers and frigates of the navy are produced by Mingzhou Group. You also know best how to operate these warships. We just want to hear your advice. Opinion."
"Well, how can I provide any advice? I'm not a soldier, but if we talk about it on paper, it would be fun." Qin Tao said: "At present, the outfitting of the 001 aircraft carrier is almost complete, and sea trials are no problem. It’s completely ready for official service.”
At this time, you must use your strongest strength. Although the opponent also has aircraft carriers, with only the Sea Harrier, it is a lamb to be slaughtered in front of the J-15!
“By the way, has the J-15’s flight control problem been solved?” Qin Tao suddenly thought of something.
“After going through the wind tunnel, the cause of the fault has been found. Now we are rewriting the code and it will be solved soon.” Wu Shengli said.
“That’s good, we can organize an aircraft carrier formation to conduct exercises in our South China Sea, and at the same time demarcate the exercise area. If the other party dares to break into our exercise area, we deserve to be accidentally injured by us.”
Another drill? It’s almost the same script as last time!
"Unfortunately, it will take another year or two for our Aegis warships to be put into service, so for the time being, we have to use the two 051Cs as the main air defense force. However, we have already put the 054s into service. We can use this kind of frigates as the backbone and build up A complete anti-aircraft fire network.”
“This seems to be similar to last time!” Someone finally spoke. This is so boring!
Why did you let Qin Tao come over? It's because Qin Tao always comes up with new ideas. The exercise at sea last year shocked the opponent. If we continue to engage in exercises this year, they will be exactly the same as last year. What's the point?
“Of course there are ideas, it just depends on whether you dare.”
"explain!"
"For example, we can dispatch a flight formation, not too many, just three or four, and fly over the opponent's formation at ultra-low altitude over the sea."
This kind of action is risky. If it is discovered by the other party or targeted by the other party's anti-aircraft missile, your own aircraft may be shot down. After all, flying over the opponent's fleet is definitely a red flag. Provocative behavior.
However, if you could fly over, it would be very spectacular!
“It would be great if it was a stealth aircraft. I wonder if the J-31A can be mobilized.” Someone started to suggest.
Qin Tao shook his head: "No, the J-31A's stealth coating has not been successfully developed. Currently, this aircraft does not have stealth capabilities, and it has not been tested for takeoff and landing by carrier-based aircraft. It has not cooperated with aircraft carriers. For the time being, Not yet.”
Different aircraft have different operating characteristics. The J-15 is determined after countless experiments. The J-31A has not yet been matched with the aircraft carrier, which is not possible for the time being.
"However, we can use the Air Force's early warning aircraft." Qin Tao said: "Ask their aircraft to fly over and help us monitor this formation. When we detect that the other party does not take off the early warning helicopter, our formation will fly over at ultra-low altitude. There's going to be a problem. If there's an electronic jamming pod, we have to put it up too."
Although the Navy does not yet have an early warning aircraft, the Air Force already has one! This project is developing rapidly. Although the Air Police 2000 has not been officially put into service, testing has begun long ago. This time it will be taken out for testing.
“It’s too far, we can’t fly there.” Some people denied it.
“Why can’t we fly over? Don’t forget, we have an aviation base on reclaimed islands. We have a runway more than 3,000 meters long. Are you afraid that we can’t take off and land the Air Police 2000?”
Everyone's eyes lit up: "Yes, no problem at all. We just borrowed the Air Force's early warning aircraft this time!"
The performance of the Air Police 2000 is so powerful that it can monitor every move of the opponent's fleet from 500 kilometers or even 700 kilometers. However, the opponent's fleet lacks long-range early warning capabilities and will not detect the existence of its own early warning aircraft at all!
Compared with last year, we have a lot more weapons on hand!
“In this case, it’s a brilliant move.” Wu Shengli nodded.
“If you want it to be more exciting, then organize two formations, one of which is the J-15, and the other is our H-6J, and scare those **** to death.”
Hang six J! If this kind of bomber appeared over the opponent's aircraft carrier, what a shocking effect it would be! Even Qin Tao was looking forward to it at this time. It would be even better if he could sit in the cockpit of one of the planes and personally participate in the action.
Of course, there is no need to even think about this kind of thing.
“And the sail training ship must also join in. If there is a warship that wants to break into our exercise area, then crash into it.”
(End of this chapter)