"Without further ado, I will transfer people to Ashgabat now." Lu Sen picked up the satellite phone and said.

Yakov stood up and said, "Then I will rush to Ashgabat now."

Nodding, Lin Xiaohu said, "Let's prepare separately. Mr. Yao may pass away in a few days."

Let’s stop talking nonsense and expand on each one separately.

Two years later, Yao Yuan's Boeing 747 special plane landed at Ashgabat International Airport. As a former Soviet Union country, Turkmenistan's presence is not strong. This country along the Caspian Sea is one of the driest places in the world.

There are no crops, but there are rich oil and gas resources.

The oil and gas industry is the country’s pillar industry.

When people think of Turkmenistan, they first think of the wool carpets it produces, which are world-famous, hand-woven and a luxury product in the traditional sense.

Then I think of the famous Gates of Hell.

During exploration in 1971, Soviet geologists accidentally discovered a natural underground cave filled with natural gas in the middle of the Karakum Desert. After the soil collapsed, a large hole about 100 meters in diameter appeared.

In order to prevent the leakage of toxic gases, they ignited the leaked natural gas. Unexpectedly, the fire lasted for decades and has not been extinguished to this day. This is the famous Gate of Hell.

The Turkmenistan government tries to find ways to extinguish the Gate of Hell every year, but has never succeeded.

In addition, people really have more impressions of Turkmenistan.

This is Yao Yuan's first stop, and it is also the first country where the Pakistan-Croatia oil pipeline will land after it crosses the Caspian Sea eastward. It is the most important first link in the Pakistan-Croatia oil pipeline project.

According to the plan, Oriental Petroleum hopes to acquire oil fields in Turkmenistan and transport the extracted oil back to the country through the Pakistan-Takistan oil pipeline.

This is not just as simple as building an oil pipeline.

Therefore, a large amount of funds must be used. This is the purpose of Lin Wei's trip this time. Without him, Yao Yuan cannot use a large amount of funds.

"From a geographical point of view, Turkmenistan is in the center of Central Asia and its location is very important. However, the country's natural environment is relatively harsh, but it is rich in oil and natural gas resources. Especially natural gas, with reserves ranking fifth in the world, which is also their main economy.

source."

On the way from the airport to the hotel, Yao Yuan introduced the situation in Turkmenistan to everyone.

He smiled and said, "You probably don't have much impression of this country, but you must know about the bloody horse."

"I know, I know, it is mentioned in martial arts novels that a horse with blood can travel thousands of miles in a day." Lin Wei nodded repeatedly, curiously looking at the desolate surroundings along the way, which was completely different from the colorful Baku area.

Yao Yuan said, "The country of origin of sweaty horses is Turkmenistan. They are called Akhal Tejin horses. In ancient China, they were called Tianma. The two expeditions of the Han Dynasty were to protect Tianma. This kind of horse can endure high temperatures and is very good at running long distances.

"

"It is said that Genghis Khan's expedition came to Turkmenistan and obtained the Pegasus, and then he drove all the way into Europe and drank from the Danube River."

Lin Wei lacks historical knowledge, but he is clear about the history of Genghis Khan's expedition. It is clearly written in the junior high school history textbook.

"The Mongolian cavalry are really powerful, but it's a pity that they didn't hold on later, otherwise most of Europe, all of Central Asia and part of Russia would be our territory now," Lin Wei said.

Yao Yuan smiled and shook his head, not intending to discuss historical issues.

The convoy drove into Ashgabat, which is the capital of Turkmenistan and the most prosperous and developed city. It has a population of only 1 million and an area of ​​only 300 square kilometers, which is not as large as the urban area of ​​Nangang.

But it is a new city. The urban planning and buildings are basically picked up from the Soviet period. Because it is an Islamic sect, there are many churches with religious characteristics in the area.

In general, as the capital of the country, Ashgabat is relatively small. Of course, this is compared to China. For a landlocked country whose land area is not much larger than the area under the jurisdiction of the capital, Ashgabat is quite good.

’s capital.

It should be pointed out that as the only international airport in the country, Ashgabat International Airport has three runways, the longest of which is 3,800 meters long and can take off and land any kind of aircraft in the world today.

When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, Ashgabat was a very important logistics base.

Yao Yuan and his party stayed at the Grand Turkmen Hotel on the edge of Turkmen Avenue. This is the city center, just on the side of Monument Square. The location is very good and convenient for security guards.

Ashgabat Deputy Mayor Sherdar came to see Yao Yuan, held Yao Yuan's hand and exchanged greetings for a moment, and the two started talks directly.

Sherdar is Dongfang Petroleum's local public relations officer, and he is also the highest-ranking person in the local government that Yao Yuan can contact.

In the oil and gas industry, the management of local government relations is very important. France's Total, for example, spends more than one billion US dollars in public relations funds every year, and this money is used to open up various local relationships.

Kamil, who had resigned from France's Total, joined Orient Petroleum as manager of the overseas public relations department. Sherdar was Kamil's first achievement after joining Orient Petroleum.

Kamil has already gone to Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan.

Sherdar did not talk nonsense and said directly, "Mr. Yao, I have submitted a proposal. There should be no problem with the oil pipeline crossing the border, but the government may require Southern Industries to provide a package of economic cooperation plans. This is also the international practice for oil trade."

"A package of economic cooperation is fine, but there must be corresponding oil projects. The transit of oil pipelines has both advantages and disadvantages for Turkmenistan, and I believe President Alipov will agree." Yao Yuan said.

After a pause, he asked, "Can I see President Alipov?"

"I am arranging this matter, Mr. Yao, you may not know much about the situation, and the congressmen are also very important." Sherdar said after considering.

Yao Yuan nodded slightly, "Mr. Sherdar, I came here this time to discuss a package of economic cooperation projects with your government, including the cooperative development of oil and natural gas. You also know that I have already cooperated with the Azerbaijani government, and Oriental Petroleum holds

Thirty percent stake in Azerbaijan State Oil Company.”

"This model of jointly establishing a national oil company is also suitable for Turkmenistan."

Sherdar said, "Yes, Mr. Yao, please rest assured that I will do my best to facilitate this matter. But President Alipov may have other considerations, and I have not received the exact information yet. In any case, you and Alipov

I will arrange a meeting with my husband as soon as possible."

Yao Yuan said nothing and pointed to the suitcase beside him.

Sherdar took the suitcase and left.

"This person is unreliable." Yao Yuan said to Lin Wei in a deep voice.

Lin Wei nodded and said, "I also think it's unreliable and the money is wasted."

Yao Yuan said to Lin Xiaohu, "Xiaohu, let Yakov go check it out."

"good."
Chapter completed!