One week later.

On a night of bright moon and sparse stars, Azerbaijan's bidding briefing was held as scheduled.

At this time, it was only more than two months before Aliyev received the presidency. The tender briefing for the oil field was held so early, which was beyond everyone's expectations at the beginning of the announcement. After all, Aliyev, who had just come to power, was still the product of compromise between all parties. The strongest army in the country was in the hands of Husseinov, and the State House was in the hands of Mamedov. He only had a righteous and incomplete new government.

Of course, Aliyev was the biggest thing he could get in, and it was also the main reason why he could come to power. The entire Baku and half of Azerbaijan were raised by Aliyev. His source of funds included early investors like Dahua Industry, bank groups that squeezed in later stages, and international aid he received purely through diplomatic means... In any case, only Aliyev can ensure that Azerbaijan's capital chain will not be broken.

If this situation lasts for another half of a year, with Aliyev's skills, it would be no problem to control the overall situation.

At this point, Aliyev is exactly the same as Yuan Shikai of China.

However, Aliyev held a tender briefing two months after he came to power, only two weeks in advance. For many companies, it was somewhat caught off guard. Oilfield concessions are usually divided into two parts. One part is a high signing fee, which is often as high as hundreds of millions or even billions, and the other part is the price of barrels of oil, which stipulates how much money each barrel of oil is given to the oil country where the oil is located. The former takes time to raise cash, while the latter is even more troublesome, and you have to judge the success of oil. If it is a place like the Middle East, it goes without saying that there are fewer barrels of oil onshore than $4, and the transportation costs are also cheap. Usually, the cheapest oil pipelines and large oil tankers are used. There are also many channels for sale.

In mainland countries like Azerbaijan, the achievements of barrels of oil are difficult to calculate. Oil fields that drill 2,000 meters underground may be able to get a 5-dollar rate of USD per barrel, while drilling 6,000 meters may cost USD a 10-dollar rate, which is even higher in the early stage. Oil quality is also a factor that determines the price. Light crude oil is the most valuable crude oil because it can produce more gasoline, which is the best and most profitable oil product. The Middle East and the North Sea of ​​the United Kingdom are both the best light crude oil production areas, and each barrel of oil is naturally two or three dollars more expensive than other production areas. The quality of crude oil in Azerbaijan is not that good. But it is necessary to judge how bad it is. Different oil fields must be produced differently, and there are differences in low sulfur and high sulfur, and the prices are quite different. And this tender briefing will obviously release a large number of oil fields, which will not be enough for major companies to conduct investigations and analysis in two weeks.

In addition, transportation is also one of the main oil fields in mainland oil fields. If there is no oil pipeline on land oil fields, they can only rely on railways and cars. The railway is a little better, and it is also a transportation method that the Soviet Union once adopted a large number of transportation. It is not surprising that the number of barrels of oil is 5. It may not be surprising that the number of barrels of oil is 5. In the bidding, not to mention the number of barrels of oil is 2, the number of dollars will be broken. This involves bidding for tens of millions of barrels or even hundreds of millions of barrels of oil, giving up 1 cent. It is a difference of millions of dollars, and no company will just pass it alone.

Such a tight time exceeded the expectations of major companies, and the result is likely to reduce the signing fee. Countries tend to adopt a conservative barrel oil strategy.

However, Aliyev would rather do this. He would rather use foreign interest groups to consolidate his power than balance of domestic power. Because foreign interest groups cannot be avoided, he has more powerful enemies in the country. The current government of Azerbaijan sells oil fields, so the companies and countries that obtain oil fields will naturally tend to maintain the existence of the current government.

This is a kind of conspiracy, but there are many problems that need to be solved. However, once the politician makes such a choice, it is difficult for others to stop him. No matter how unhappy Husseinov and Mamedov are, they can only cooperate.

Although the tender briefing was held in a hurry, more than 30 oil development companies were still rushed, including 8 Fortune 500 companies, 4 CIS national oil companies, and Dahua Industrial were placed in the circle closest to the rostrum. Azerbaijan continued the Soviet Union's congress, giving each company a beautiful round table. Aliyev and his friends sat on the rostrum, like sculptures in the ancestral hall, and there was a wooden sign with their own name in front of each person.

Ducart attended the conference on behalf of BP as usual. His level was actually lower, but this is the arrogance of the old British company. If it were the traditional Middle East oil zone, at least a vice president would have to come.

Dukat arrived a little later and entered the venue. He did not go to find the BP seat. Instead, he came directly to Sucheng and asked with a smile on his back, "Dr. Su, the oil field bidding briefing has begun. Let's talk about the three oil production techniques."

Since Dahua Industrial demonstrated its oil production technology three times, the old Baku oil area has gradually turned red. All oil companies were itchy to see it, but they failed to sign a technology transfer contract. This is not the first time Ducat has come here.

Su Cheng smiled without surprise and said, "Today is the oil field bidding meeting, so we must focus on this matter first. By the way, what is BP's strategy?"

"What strategies can you have? Collect, organize and analyze, and how many more oil fields can be obtained? How many oil fields are there?" Dukat said half true and half false. Unlike ordinary oil companies, they received news of the oil field bidding meeting earlier than the official announcement two weeks ago. Although it is not as early as Dahua Industrial, it does not prevent them from doing some preliminary intelligence processing and can also increase the chance of winning the bid.

Dukat looked at the messy people around him, changed the subject and asked, "Does Mr. Su know how many oil fields are there for Azerbaijan to bid for this time?"

"It was not announced today." Su Cheng said with a smile.

Ducat shook his head, saying, "I heard that Dahua Industrial has recently sent hundreds of people to the oil areas in the south and east."

"Just look, there is neither an exploration team nor an earthquake team, what can you do."

"The local environment is also a very important investment factor."

"The Chinese construction teams stationed abroad have always adopted a fully closed management, and this time is no exception. The local environment has little impact on us." Su Cheng is telling the truth. Even after 20 years, China's overseas construction teams still adopt the strategy of chalk on construction sites to reduce disputes and gain more profits. European and American construction teams cannot do this. Those who have long vacations and short working hours cannot stand the days of staying on the construction site. It is essential to vent their own risks, and there are many troubles. In some areas with complex environments, European and American companies are completely afraid to send their own people to do it. Not only are they difficult to manage, but they are also worried about legal issues.

Ducat has not yet been exposed to Chinese-style overseas projects. He thought Sucheng was not aware of it and smiled and said, "Construction site management is an art. Fully closed management can be closed for several days. Or weeks, it cannot be closed for several months or years. Therefore, the local environment must be carefully considered, especially in places with weak national influence, so we must focus on analyzing the execution capabilities of the local government. Stay away from the oil areas of Baku and the Caspian Sea, and remember to increase safety."

Su Cheng secretly said: Our construction site can be closed for several months.

On the surface, he smiled and thanked, saying, "We will consider it."

The safety of Chinese workers has become a depression in the world. It is naturally impossible to close the construction site for a few years, but it is simply easier to close it for a few months. This is something that people cannot imagine when the manager of the British Empire.

In the future, China's manufacturing can be sold all over the world, relying not only on the hard work of domestic workers, but also on the forbearing efforts of overseas workers. A country that does not have overseas military bases, aircraft carrier formations, and does not receive global military support. If you want to do business all over the world, you can only rely on struggle, patience and wisdom.

Just think about how difficult it is for Chinese companies in 1990 to distribute and maintain customers nationwide, and you can understand how difficult it is for China in the 21st century to distribute and maintain customers around the world.

Even American businessmen with carrots and sticks in the other hand, they have to bow their heads and bend down and laugh with them when doing business in other countries. Chinese businessmen have carrots in their waists and cash in their backs. If they still want to count money and laugh with their hips on their hips, they will eventually be killed by their teeth being broken.

Although oil merchants are strong, they cannot be just tough. For Kazakhstan's oil pipelines and Azerbaijan's oil field construction, Dahua can only use the "Chinese-style construction sites" that are commonly used in later generations.

As a country that has been in poverty for a hundred years, if it can't even bend its waist, the best outcome is to compete with North Korea for international aid.

"Sir, the location of BP company is there." An Azerbaijani foreign affairs officer ran over, as if he wanted to give Dukat the way.

Ducart said slowly with the arrogant smile that was unique to the British: "I have something to say to Mr. Su, stay away from it."

"The bidding briefing is about to begin."

"Stay far away!" Dukat glanced at him, feeling a domineering spirit. Although he was only BP's technical director, he was BP's technical director, and there were only a few members of the Azerbaijan cabinet in his eyes.

The foreign affairs official stood on one side in embarrassment and didn't know what to do.

Su Cheng said "um" and said softly: "Wait a moment, Mr. Ducat will go there, you can go back first."

"This... OK." Foreign affairs officials knew that Su Cheng's other identity was the vice president of Azerbaijan State Oil Company. They had a step forward and left with their heads down.

Dukat smiled and said, "Dong Su is indeed famous."

“Azerbaijan likes friends who work sincerely.”

"Does Azerbaijan's sincere friend know the location of the oil field for this bid?" Dukat asked tentatively.

"I know." Siucheng's answer was beyond Ducat's expectations.

He quickly asked, "Where is it?"

Su Cheng smiled but said nothing.

In oil field competition, it is necessary to receive news in advance. Sucheng bid for the Setan Oilfield in advance, in order to know the location of the oilfield in advance to determine the bid amount, it was a waste of time. Although bp company is strong, it is difficult to say whether it has obtained a complete list. Now, not only did Aliyev make a hint in advance, but his local intelligence officers also bought the specific address.

These news were of considerable value before the official announcement.

Dukat touched his stick awkwardly, knowing that Su Cheng must have something to ask for, so he simply turned his back and said, "Dr. Su has any ideas, please tell me."

"I hope BP can give a certain oil field to Dahua Industrial."

“Which piece?”

"I will notify you before bidding."

"What about the conditions?"

"In advance, I will give you specific oil field information. After that, you abide by the agreement and do not bid. I will give you the technology and equipment for the three oil production. I know that there are many BP oil fields. If the production capacity allows, I can give you as much polymer dry powder as possible."

"Or technology for dry polymer powder?"

"Um?"

"We want polymer dry powder, and we also need polymer dry powder technology to produce it ourselves. BP has corresponding factories."

"If you are willing to pay the patent fee, you can." Sucheng knew very well the strength of major oil companies. It may take two or three years to copy a three-time oil production system, but maybe only one or two years. Therefore, the first two years are the best time to recover, and it should be upgraded later.

The most wonderful thing is to transfer technology for a paid exchange for oil fields for a century. The only thing to worry about is whether BP companies comply with the agreement.

Ducat said hesitantly: "I want to discuss it with my colleagues."

"Can."

"I'm curious." Ducat looked straight at Siucheng and said, "There are so many companies participating in the bidding. Do you provide similar conditions to each company?"

"I can provide it or not." Su Cheng's answer was inconsistent.

"In other words, many companies may get oil field data? This will greatly reduce the value of the data." Dukat frowned slightly.

Su Cheng shook his head and said, "In fact, it has increased the value of oil field data. You can imagine that your opponent knows the specific oil field data, but only BP does not know."

"This is sophistry. But... aren't you worried that we won't fulfill the agreement?"

"I can't provide equivalents to the oil field. I think I can only exchange it for worry."

Dukat smiled and said, "I will try my best to reply to you. Well... it seems that there are still people waiting for you, so I'll go back first."

After saying that, he limped back to the BP table.

Shigeru Nishioka sat next to Sucheng as fast as possible and said respectfully: "Mr. Sucheng, please consider the proposal of inpex again..."

Behind him, the representative of the French Total Company, was also waiting to speak.

In recent days, Sucheng has not decided on the transfer rules for the three oil production technology, which has made many representatives anxious. The bigger the company, the more concerned about this technology of increasing production, it may not be as good as an oil field for a century, but it is definitely worth a normal large oil field. Any representative wants to take this credit in his own arms.

Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, representatives from all parties wanted to talk to the people of Sucheng.

So, before the meeting began, the Azerbaijanis were surprised to see that representatives of more than a dozen foreign companies lined up to the round table of Dahua Industrial to meet Sucheng. Moreover, these foreign companies were all large or giant companies.

On the second floor of the venue, Aliyev, who was waiting for the grand appearance, touched his chin and reevaluated Sucheng's strength. At the same time, he asked curiously: "Who do you know, what's going on?"

"I heard that Dahua Industry has mastered a very powerful technology, which is the technology used in the old Baku oil field." Xiao Aliyev had a little understanding and answered simply.

“Is the old oil fields high in production?”

“It’s several times more than expected.”

"No wonder Sucheng wanted the old Baku oil field." Aliyev nodded slightly and said, "So, Dahua Industrial's technology is also very good?"

"It must be something unique." Little Aliyev looked at his father's expression and spoke for Dahua Industrial: "As far as I know, Dahua Industrial seems to have a special research group, which is to study the special geological structures in Central Asia."

"It seems that they have a good relationship with major oil companies." Aliyev smiled slightly. Dahua Industrial's performance was obviously beyond his expectations.

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ps:  I sat all night last night and didn’t code a chapter, which was painful.

Freedom to the chaotic work and rest.

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