The journey starts from the Titanic

"Of course. You bought a few deserts in the Middle East, spent a lot of money, and later transferred the land to the William Foundation. If you didn't buy it, I would have wanted to sell it."

Laura recalled for a while, said.

"Now Gulf Oil and Mobil are exploring for oil on our land. What might they have discovered? Are they testing me just now?"

Situ Nan smiled.

"Ah? Is it?" Laura looked at Situ Nan in surprise, with a rich expression on her face.

"It's possible!" Situ Nan said lightly, "I have to investigate the chief of the Iraqi kingdom, how exactly did we sell the oil lease of our land to Richard and the others?

But, I think it was Richard and the others who were negligent, and the landlord did not investigate it clearly!Ha ha!

How could they think of someone buying a large desert?dont you agree?"

Situ Nan smiled and said to Laura.

Laura also smiled. If the oil field is really opened, then the William Foundation is an obstacle they can't get around anyway.It would be better if the oil company contributed more to the William Foundation.

Stuart estimated that Andrew Mellon also knew about this, but he did not say it, nor did he mention it. In the days when he was not in the United States, many actions by Richard Mellon and Gulf Oil Company left Chevron and Occidental Petroleum. the company.

The Gulf Oil Company is so aggressively marching into the Middle East, and may not have discovered the fact that Situ Nan had purchased a large amount of land in the Middle East. They did not know it before, but the situation is different now. At least for them, it has increased their determination to take risks.

People in later generations knew that the cost of oil extraction in the Middle East was low, even as low as $1 per barrel, but before the oil fields were discovered, drilling a well in a desert area would cost much more than drilling a well in Texas.

Richard Mellon and Situ Nan called Rockefeller, um, it was Rockefeller: "I have already inquired clearly. The land was indeed bought by Duncan and is now owned by the William Foundation. If we are lucky. If they do, they will have better luck."

"What did he say?" Little Rockefeller asked, lucky guy, who just succeeded in the adventure in Libya.

"It's relatively vague and should be discussed. Whether it is Libya or Iraq, a principle must be established. Americans and Americans stand together. After all, we are latecomers."

"Okay, I see! I have no problem with this." Little Rockefeller said.

The two talked for a while, then hung up.

Putting down the phone, both of them greeted Situ Nan in the same heart, the damn lingering fellow, can't get rid of it!

Although the joint exploration team has not succeeded in Iraq, as time passed, more information was compiled, and the experts who had vowed to insist that there was no oil in the Middle East desert changed their words.

Now that it was seen through, Situ Nan was no longer hiding behind. The William Foundation took action and sent a representative to Iraq to inspect the land that was "illegally" entered by the joint exploration team.

Although there was no clear intention to drive away the exploration team, they were just watching, which made the three oil companies in a bad mood.

The ambiguous state lasted until the end of the year. Towards Christmas, a severe blowout occurred in Iraq's No. 1 oil well when it reached a depth of 5 meters. The mud, rock, oil and natural gas were blasted into the sky like a volcanic eruption with a huge rumbling.

The blowout was brought under control only after the day. Before the blowout was brought under control, the oil spewed up to 950,000 barrels per day.

Iraq, after Libya, is another country that will soon be involved in turmoil due to oil.

The British were still nervous about Libya's oil. When they were going to do something, they were suddenly stunned by the news.

Happiness and excitement, and a little headache, this is the best expression of the mood of the heads of the three bp Gulf Mobil companies.

Laura was also shocked by the news. When it came to such a huge asset, she naturally had to discuss with Situ Nan.

"Since the foundation is managed by you and the foundation is mainly charitable activities, then the profits generated by the oilfields are also used for charitable activities. It can be regarded as doing something for world peace and giving it to the children and grandchildren."

Situ Nan said generously.

He is a sensible person. Iraq is the territory of the British. The British are several levels higher than the Italians. If Iraqi oil is used to attract the attention of competitors such as bp Mobil and let them fight in Iraq, they will compete lower in other regions. Operating, the effect will be much better.

Chapter 197

Shell Oil Company Chairman Henry Deterding looked back and found that the company had always paid too much attention to Southeast Asia and the Americas, and neglected Africa and the Middle East, which had huge potential. This was really a strategic mistake.

If nothing is done, the newly discovered oil in North Africa and the Middle East will not have Shell's share.What are the remedies?

After investigation, it was discovered that the William family, a rising oil family in the west, was the key to detonating this round of oil news, so he came to a villa on the Hudson River in New York and met Situ Nan secretly at Kuzdova's house.

At the same time, behind the scenes of the William Foundation, the Duncan firm and bp Gulf Mobil formed a joint team to start negotiations on Iraq's No. 1 oil field.

The meeting between the two parties was not pleasant. The joint team requested the acquisition of No. 1 oil field, but was rejected. Later, after raising the price, it was still rejected.

Duncan's firm was also unceremonious and asked to join the joint team and hold half of the equity. This lion's mouth was also rejected by the joint team.

Duncan’s advantage is that it holds the land and is legally the owner of the oilfield. However, unless there are exceptions, the joint team is equally smooth and strong. Needless to say, the power of the three oil giants, the British colonial government also supports them, if Duncan If the commercial bank does not hand over the oil field, even if it holds the oil field, it cannot carry out development work.

With one to three, even the Gulf Oil Company is on the opposite side. Situ Nan doesn't think he can monopolize Iraq's oil.

There will be a second and third round of negotiations, and in the end, a plan that is not satisfactory to everyone but acceptable.

In this case, Shell Oil Company came to the door, and Situ Nan praised Shell Oil Company for its quick smell and did not object to cooperation with them.

It is certain that Shell Oil Company will join the battlefield, and it is inevitable. For them, joining the joint team is not as good as joining Situ Nan, and the benefits may be more.

Why has Shell Oil Company not entered the Middle East?

In addition to strategic negligence, there have been boycotts by bp Oil Company. Although British capital is the majority shareholder of Shell Oil Company, in the Middle East, bp Oil Company really did not give Shell Oil Company any face, and has always excluded Shell Oil Company. outer.

How it can be, Shell does not mind teaching the British compatriots a lesson. The conflict between Duncan and the joint team just gives Shell a chance to step into the Middle East.

Knowing a little bit about the mentality of Shell Petroleum Company, Situ Nan and Henry Deterding's conversation has been sharp from the beginning: "Henry, do you want to join the Middle East battlefield?"

Henry Deterding was taken aback for a moment. He didn't expect Situ Nan to be so straightforward. He quickly adapted to it and nodded and said, "Of course. Missing the Middle East would be an unacceptable failure for Shell Petroleum. I have to come. Today I bring Come with friendship."

"I hope this friendship will not be too expensive, otherwise I would rather not. For us, cooperation with Shell Oil Company and joint team cooperation will not be fundamentally different, it is just a different degree."

Situ Nandao, smiled and glanced at Henry Deterding.The meaning is obvious, don't want to take advantage of the fire, don't let the lions open their mouths, and be honest, otherwise I will go back to work with the joint team, and you will lose the points of your Shell Oil Company.

And even if your Shell Oil Company joins the joint team, how much share can you get?

Situ Nan was sure that the other party didn't have much bargaining chips, so he was very confident.

Henry Deterding also understood this. He smiled and nodded: "Shell Petroleum has many partners. We have always been happy to share benefits with business partners on an equal footing. It is definitely not an evil bp oil company."

In front of Situ Nan, Henry Deterding didn't mind to belittle the British compatriots.

He looked at Situ Nan, and saw that there was no change in the expression on Situ Nan's face. He looked back at himself lightly, with a noncommittal look.

It seems that if you don't tell the truth, that guy will not let go.

Henry Deterding added: "Shell Petroleum does not have too many requirements on the share. As long as one admission ticket, I think Mr. William will welcome a friend who is not threatening and can help a little, right?"

"You convinced me!"

Situ Nan finally smiled and stretched out his hand to shake hands with Henry Deterding, "I am glad that Shell Petroleum is on our side. We need friends like you!"

"Yes, we are friends!" Henry Deterding held Situ Nan's hand with enthusiasm on his face.