Selling oil across Libya

Chapter 56 Capital

When Yuri gave the interview, Jalil was discussing the allocation plan for the Sirte oil field with representatives from Mobil, Eni, Royal Dutch Shell, and Total.

The Numidian forces swept through the region, taking control of the entire Sirte Basin in just half a month.

At this point, over 90% of Libya's oil fields were controlled by the Numidian Brigade.

Oil exports through the port of Zawiya have reached 50 barrels per day.

The oil fields in the Sirte Basin were mainly exported through the port of Siddar, and before the outbreak of the war, they produced about 60 barrels of oil per day.

During the Civil War, in an effort to prevent the rebels from profiting from oil, the colonel ordered the air force to bomb Siddell Port, causing severe damage to the dock facilities and a sharp drop in oil production capacity.

After Royal Dutch Shell and Total took over the oil fields in the Sirte Basin, they repaired the Siddar Port terminal facilities, and now their daily oil production capacity has been restored to its peak of 60 barrels.

As for why it's still 20 per day, that's a question for Dahl and Royal Dutch Shell.

Royal Dutch Shell was the first to be eliminated from the competition for the Sirte oil field due to Bobb's unfair reporting.

This greatly displeased Royal Dutch Shell's representative, Blake O'Connor.

"Bob's report has nothing to do with Royal Dutch Shell, so why revoke Royal Dutch Shell's operating rights?"

Blake hoped that Jalil would not take his anger out on Shell.

"I'm sorry, I know this isn't fair to Royal Dutch Shell, but this is the outcome. If the American, French, or Italian media report unfairly on Numidia Travel, then ExxonMobil, Total, and Eni's operating rights will also be revoked."

Jalil reminded Blake that there was a culprit for every wrong, and that this decision was not made by him.

"Aren't you worried that this decision will provoke anger in London?"

Blake reminded Jalil that Royal Dutch Shell was not a small player to be trifled with.

"Mr. Blake, out of our friendship, I must remind you that Royal Dutch Shell needs to appease Mobil and Eni in order to retain your control of the company, while also forcing Bob to apologize."

Jalil smiled, suddenly feeling that this wasn't so bad after all.

In Benghazi, Jalil was forced by Royal Dutch Shell and Total to sign a humiliating cooperation agreement regarding the Sirte oil field.

Even though the interim government had already made concessions to Royal Dutch Shell and Total to the greatest extent possible.

Royal Dutch Shell and Total settled accounts with the interim government based on a daily production of 20 barrels of oil after taking over the oil fields.

What's even worse is that Royal Dutch Shell and Total have payment terms of up to six months.

Therefore, after Royal Dutch Shell and Total took over the oil fields, the interim government did not receive a single penny from Royal Dutch Shell and Total.

Without money, there was no ability to appease the various warlords.

They lack the capacity to provide the most basic living necessities for the people of Benghazi.

Not to mention the benefits that went beyond those of the colonel era.

Now Jalil can finally smell the sweetness of victory.

Although we haven't yet tasted the sweetness of victory.

But now that we can smell it, we're not far from tasting it.

"London will absolutely not stand idly by while Shell's interests are harmed; all those who damage Shell's interests will ultimately pay the price!"

Blake appears threatening, but is actually driven by impotent rage.

"Washington will not stand idly by and watch ExxonMobil's interests be harmed."

Jalil wanted to burst out laughing.

How did the last negotiation go?

Yes, it seems that Blake and Total's Senior Vice President Patrick Pujan handed the pre-prepared cooperation agreement to Jalil, ordering him to sign it.

Jalil attempted to increase the provisional government's share of the profits.

They were rejected by Royal Dutch Shell and Total.

Thus, the classic was created.

If Royal Dutch Shell and Total want to repeat their old tricks this time, they first need to win over ExxonMobil and Eni.

Leaving aside Eni Group.

Mobil certainly won't share the lucrative business that's already in their hands with Shell and Total.

While Jalil was harassing Blake, Qin Rui was watching drones in Xishan.

The strength of the fully-fledged research staff was far greater than Qin Rui had imagined.

Qin Rui originally pinned his hopes on the Xishan Research Institute to develop a drone that could be used for reconnaissance and surveillance, based on the "Banana" and "Phantom" drones, to meet basic needs.

The first drone developed by Xishan Research Institute has a maximum altitude of 1.2 meters and a speed of 700 kilometers per hour. It can be used not only for reconnaissance and surveillance, but also to carry precision-guided bombs to attack targets.

Qin Rui was surprised. How could a newly formed, makeshift team like the Numidia Brigade be capable of handling such advanced technology as precision-guided bombs?

That's amazing!

When Qin Rui last came to Xishan, the researchers at the Xishan Research Institute combined the technologies of Shield 2000 and "Banana" to create a Frankenstein's monster.

Now the "Frankenstein's monster" has been officially upgraded to a precision-guided bomb, which not only has all-weather combat capabilities, but also has a hit accuracy of meters.

"Our drone can carry four precision-guided bombs and fly continuously for 24 hours at a cruising speed at an altitude of 12,000 meters, thus possessing basic combat capabilities."

Guan Ping was not complacent; there were still many problems with drones that had not been solved.

无人机的发动机是通过埃尼集团购买的惠普PT6A-67发动机，动力高达1200马力，比死神採用的霍尼韦尔TPE-331-10T型涡轮螺旋桨发动机动力更强。

Qin Rui not only required the drones to have combat capabilities, but also required them to have a certain degree of stealth capability.

At the same time, it can produce independently.

Xishan Institute possesses strong scientific research capabilities.

However, it does not yet have the production capacity for the relevant components.

Apart from aerial bombs, all the components needed for drones are imported.

The components used in aerial bombs are also heavily reliant on imports.

Although the explosives were produced by the Numidian Brigade itself.

The materials used to produce explosives also rely on imports.

Given Libya's industrial base, other issues are easily resolved.

Self-sufficiency in production is virtually impossible.

"Start by stockpiling spare parts, especially critical components such as engines and laser sensors."

Qin Rui has already placed orders for Wing Loong and Rainbow drones, as well as CH-901 small drones, through Ding Jian.

The CH-901 can be carried by a single soldier, weighs only 9 kg, has a combat radius of 15 km, and a loiter time of 120 minutes, providing unmanned aerial vehicle support for company-level units.

Limited by their engines, the Wing Loong and Rainbow series, while not as capable as the US military's Reaper in overall performance, have achieved integrated reconnaissance and strike capabilities at medium and high altitudes and with long endurance, and have also integrated satellite communication capabilities.

While Europe and the United States have not yet paid attention to the Numidian Brigade, Qin Rui should stockpile as many high-performance engines as possible to prepare for possible future blockades.

Of course, the most economical and quickest way is still joint research and development.

Numidia is no longer the destitute little Karami.

With the "Frankenstein's monster" and drones in hand, Qin Rui also had the capital to cooperate with Ding Jian.