Reborn in Hong Kong: The Tycoon Grows Up

After comprehensive analysis, if you want to build oil tanker and LNG carrier factories, Iraq is really more suitable. Now that we have decided to build a factory, the speed and efficiency cannot be too slow; that would not be in line with Bao's style and the pace of Heiyun Group's external expansion.

There are three factories right up from Bao Zixuan, although it seems that the steel plant and power plant are supporting facilities. But for Iraq, the shipbuilding industry is definitely a high-end manufacturing industry. It may even develop into a strategic-level enterprise in the future. Whether it is Japan's Mitsubishi or Xiangjiang Heiyun, they all have the core technology for manufacturing warships.

The technology for designing and manufacturing natural gas carriers is no worse than that for manufacturing warships. If it is controlled by Iraq, then it wants to establish a warship manufacturing factory; not to say it will be easy, but at least it will have an industrial foundation. Moreover, industrial workers definitely need to be recruited from the local area; this is also of great benefit to increasing employment.

The second young master smiled and said: "As for the shipyard, you can choose anywhere in Iraq. We will cooperate unconditionally. As for Japan's Mitsubishi, if they want to cooperate in that way, there will be no problem. Any industry in Iraq, including oil, It’s all open to them.”

Hearing this, Bao Zixuan was inevitably a little worried. Will building a bridge between Mitsubishi and Iraq bring wolves into the house? But now there is no other way, who leaves Heiyun Group without technology.

LNG carriers are used for natural gas transportation, but they are called "sleeping hydrogen bombs." Due to the special nature of the goods transported, the design of LNG ships is also very different from ordinary transport ships, requiring more high-tech support. The manufacturing cost is also higher; in addition, in order to ensure the safety of the ship during operation. The designers also took some special measures to protect it.

In the liquid state, the density of natural gas is about 430 kilograms per cubic meter, with a maximum density of about 470 kilograms per cubic meter.

This special material is extremely easy to vaporize at room temperature, and once it vaporizes. Compared to its liquid state, its volume will expand to almost six hundred times its original volume. However, the ship box transporting natural gas is a confined space, which is extremely easy to cause explosion accidents and cause huge losses.

Although Heiyun Group is remarkable in terms of metal materials and precision processing, it is not an exaggeration to say that it is the most powerful group in the world. However, LNG ships are not just made of metal materials, so it is more reliable to cooperate with enterprises. Mitsubishi must have no problems in this regard, and the Japanese have always been rigorous in doing things; I believe that with their participation, there should be no problems.

After making arrangements for Bao Zixuan, the second young master returned to the presidential palace. However, at this time, Dad is still having a meeting with someone. The fact that the president of a country can stay with him for so long shows that this person is not a simple person.

There are some things that need to be reported to Dad, even if the famous society knows about it and will agree to it. And I promise others, but when respect is due, you still have to respect it. The two are both father and son, but they also have a superior-subordinate relationship. The process must not be messy, especially when it comes to national events.

As for Bao Zixuan, he directly called Iwasaki Koki.

It's already off-duty time. If someone else calls, they definitely won't answer. When he found out that it was Bao Zixuan, Iwasaki Koki found it hard to refuse. A partner is only one thing, but more importantly, he knows that Bao Zixuan will not call him easily. And the media reports about him have never stopped.

According to the current itinerary, he should have left the Soviet Union; he is currently in the Middle East. As soon as I arrived in Baghdad, I called him; obviously there was something important to discuss. The two of them haven't reached the point where they can talk on the phone over nothing.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Mr. Iwasaki, don't bother me; I'm disturbing you so late. I don't know if Mitsubishi Group is interested in oil."

If you ask this question, you are not asking. It seems that no one in any country or company in the world dares to say that they are not interested in oil. Japan is an island country with a strong sense of crisis. The energy crisis is always engraved in our hearts, this is inevitable. Now that I have just arrived in the Middle East, I asked if I was interested in oil and whether I had some business to take care of.

However, Iwasaki Koki is also a calm person, and of course he understands that there is no free lunch in the world. Oil is known as liquid gold, and I guess no one in the world has too much of it. Why would you think of such a good thing? Is there any conspiracy in it? But considering this guy's personality, it's not like that.

It’s better to listen to what the other person has to say first and then make a judgment.

Iwasaki Koki said with a smile: "It's an honor for me to receive Baosang's call, but don't bother me with anything. But everyone is interested in oil, but Japan is in short supply."

"You should be in Iraq. Do you have any business introduction? If you are going to Iraq to exploit oil, as long as the conditions are right, I think any company will be interested!"

The Japanese simply cannot resist oil. Restricted by land and terrain; Japan is a country extremely short of energy. There are only a few oil wells along the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan, and their total production only accounts for 0.2% of the country's oil demand; it can be said to be a net importer of oil.

At the same time, Japan is a large oil-consuming country, and its annual oil consumption is only less than that of the United States. It is the second largest consumer of oil in the world and is highly dependent on oil resources.

In 1975, the Japanese government enacted the Petroleum Reserve Law and decided to implement a petroleum reserve strategy focusing on national reserves; it stipulated that the petroleum corporation of the government system must assume the responsibility for national petroleum reserves.

Mitsubishi is one of the largest companies in Japan. The company itself owns the petrochemical industry, and its technology is leading the world. It’s just that oil extraction in Middle Eastern countries is basically monopolized by European and American companies. As a defeated country in World War II, Japan has developed rapidly economically, but its influence and other aspects are far behind.

In the past, Heiyun Group cooperated with Middle Eastern countries, especially in the exploration of oil fields in Iraq, which was the envy of Japanese companies. But there is nothing they can do. Middle Eastern Arabs are not stupid. Of course they know what oil resources mean to them. Therefore, they are basically developed in the country and then sold to foreign companies.

Even Saudi Aramco was previously controlled by European and American companies. But it has also begun to be slowly nationalized, and now it is basically impossible to invest in it.

Bao Zixuan actually said that there is an opportunity to go to Iraq and directly participate in oil exploration. This is a good thing that falls from the sky. As long as the demands are not excessive, you can do whatever you say.

If Mitsubishi Heavy Industries can independently develop oil fields in Iraq, its domestic status in Japan will inevitably become higher.

Bao Zixuan said with a smile: "Several large oil fields have been discovered in northern Iraq. But you also know that the Iran-Iraq War caused a serious economic decline in Iraq. Even if there are oil fields, you know that you can make a lot of money from them. But without equipment, everything It’s all bullshit.”

"Heiyun Group has been involved too much in the development of oil and gas resources in Iraq. To be honest, I am a little worried; if something happens, it will be very passive. Having a few more partners will make a difference, and we can unite Heating; plus Mitsubishi itself owns this business, it can be said to be a perfect fit."

Northern Iraq, although the situation is complex. But wealth can be found in danger, as long as you pay attention to security; in the past, there was no big problem when extracting oil. As for the scale of Heiyun Group's investment in Iraq, Iwasaki Koki also knows it. This guy must be worried about occupying too much of Iraq's oil and gas resources; if one day the two sides turn against each other, Black Cloud Group will surely suffer heavy losses.

You can't put your eggs in one basket, that's what it means. Any investment requires risk diversification. It's best not to make too much money in one place, otherwise things can easily go wrong.

But there are too many companies that want to do such a good thing as exploiting oil fields. Why it is Mitsubishi is very doubtful; after all, the two parties are just a partnership, and they don't seem to be that familiar yet.

Koki Iwasaki: "Mitsubishi is definitely interested in oil exploration; the Iraqis may have other conditions!"

Bao Zixuan was not surprised that Iwasaki Koki could guess it. If he doesn't even have this level, then he really can't support the huge group Mitsubishi.

Bao Zixuan: "It's not Iraq's request. It's me who proposed to build a shipyard in Iraq and invite a world-renowned shipping company. It specializes in the production of oil tankers and liquefied natural gas carriers. It's a kind of exchange for not taking any measures."

"I'm not afraid of your jokes. Heiyun Group has no relevant technical reserves; but as Mitsubishi is the king of the shipbuilding industry, I want to produce these two types of ships, and there will be no problem at all."

"Originally, the Sumitomo Foundation has always wanted to cooperate with me, but I thought that cooperation with Mitsubishi would go smoothly, and we would get along better. If you are interested, I will wait for you in Iraq tomorrow to finalize the matter."

The style of doing things is as fast and efficient as ever. Of course Iwasaki Koki knew this, so he immediately said: "Give me half an hour; then I will call you. Although the problem is not big, I am not as good as you, and many things need to be discussed with family members. "