Selling oil across Libya

Chapter 58 1 roadside

A unified Libya is not in the interest of neighboring countries, regional countries, or even countries outside the region.

Even those so-called "brotherly countries" have a mixed feeling towards Libya: they are afraid that their brother is suffering, but they are also afraid that their brother is driving a Land Rover.

Since neighboring countries, regional countries, and even countries outside the region, as well as international organizations including the United Nations, NATO, the European Union, the African Union, the Arab League, and OPEC, have all called on all factions in Libya to end the civil war peacefully.

Numidian Travel naturally had to make its own statement and could not go against the tide.

On March 27, Transitional Government President Jalil publicly stated in an interview with China National Radio that he was willing to hold negotiations with the interim government to form a coalition government.

This statement was widely welcomed by the international community.

On the 30th, Haftar stated in an interview with Boboci that the premise of the negotiations was that the Numidian Brigade must withdraw from the Sirte Basin and hand over the oil fields of the Sirte Basin to the interim government.

Before Jalil could respond, Payne and Kalkani approached Yuri, hoping that the Numidian Brigade would not negotiate with the opposition and would instead launch an offensive against Benghazi to unify Libya by force.

Payne and Calcani knew that Jalil was not in control.

What they didn't know was that Yuri also had no say in the matter.

Since they were all old friends, there was no need for formalities. Yuri received Payne and Kalcani in his office.

Qin Rui, as the translator, must be present.

"Shell and Total are completely out of the game; the oil in the Sirte Basin should rightfully be shared by ExxonMobil and Eni."

Payne's eating manners were appalling; he ate the meat himself, not even offering Shell and Total a drop of soup.

"You can only get a maximum of 50%, and we will do with the rest ourselves."

Yuri must fully guarantee the Numidian Brigade's initiative.

"What? You can't do this!"

Payne was very dissatisfied with Yuri's distribution method.

"The oilfield facilities in the Sirte Basin have been severely damaged and require a large sum of money for repair. This cost will be shared by your two companies and the Tripoli company."

Yuri offered no explanation and continued to set conditions.

"No! This is impossible!"

Payne was extremely stingy.

Calcani remained silent, glancing at the composed Yuri, then at the furious Payne, and finally at the utterly useless translator, lost in thought.

At this level of meeting, no one is superfluous.

The fact that it's even here says a lot.

Marina knocked on the door and brought over a pot of coffee.

Qin Rui took the glass and poured three cups, one for Yuri, one for Payne, and one for Carcani.

Mia knocked on the door and brought over a pot of tea.

When Qin Rui took it, Mi Ya casually asked, "When are you going home?"

"I'm busy here, we'll talk later."

Qin Rui casually replied.

"Omar's eyes are a little uncomfortable, I'm going to take him to the hospital later."

Mia asked Qin Rui for leave.

"Let Miller drive you there."

Qin Rui can't escape.

"I'm going with Marina."

Mia and Marina have a very good relationship.

Carcani frowned slightly.

Calcani knew about Marina and Yuri's relationship.

"If you are unwilling to pay, then your daily oil quota will be a maximum of 10 barrels."

Why?

"Because the oil fields in the Sirte Basin only produce 20 barrels per day."

"Impossible, because Shell and Total concealed the true production levels. The Sirte oil field produces at least 65 barrels per day."

"I don't care about that!"

Yuri and Payne ignored the minor details and continued their verbal sparring.

Qin Rui leaned against the fireplace, took out his phone, and started fiddling with it.

Numidian translator: Time to get up and get to work!

The Hand of Justice: Yes.

Numidian translator: When will the satellite be ready?

Hand of Justice: Almost there, almost there.

Numidian translator: Dude, time is money, and your efficiency is really bad!

Hand of Justice: ...

Numidian translator: With a major battle imminent, could you please send some mercenaries as aid?

Hand of Justice: Impossible.

Numidian translator: How can you possibly expand your influence into the Mediterranean like this?

Hand of Justice: You can handle this even without help.

Numidian translator: What if we can't handle it?

Hand of Justice: We'll see.

Numidian translator: You are truly cold-blooded and heartless!

Hand of Justice: If you can't even handle this little thing, what's the difference between you and someone standing on the street?

Numidian translator: Do you know who you're talking to? What kind of attitude is that?

The Hand of Justice: The normal attitude of Party A towards Party B.

Numidian translator: Is this how you treat your client?

Hand of Justice: Ha!

Qin Rui and the Hand of Justice chatted enthusiastically, while Yuri and Payne's negotiations finally entered a substantive phase.

As the Libyan civil war entered a new phase, international oil prices rose again due to the situation in Libya, exceeding $120 per barrel.

Yuri therefore demanded that the price of oil be raised to $100 per barrel.

"Oil prices are highly volatile; they recently dipped to $105. Why didn't you lower them?"

Payne strongly disagreed.

"Then we'll keep this year's price at $90."

Yuri compromised.

"No way, what if oil prices drop below $90? We'd lose money!"

Payne still disagreed.

"This won't work, that won't work, so what do you suggest we do?"

Yuri told Payne to come up with a solution himself.

"If the price of oil is above $110, we will settle at $90."

If the price is below $110, delivery will be made at 80% of the actual value.

Payne was overjoyed.

Yuri glanced at Qin Rui instinctively and gave Payne the middle finger.

Although the price of oil was not agreed upon, the investment has made progress.

In addition to repairing oil facilities, Numidia also needs to upgrade its oil extraction equipment to increase production.

This is a good thing for all parties, and Payne agreed to assume the obligations at a ratio of one-third.

However, Payne also had a condition: Numidia Brigade was required to purchase oil equipment from relevant U.S. companies.

"Eni also manufactures oil equipment, so why go to such lengths?"

Carcani finally stopped paying attention to Qin Rui.

"Your oil equipment, like your cars, is all show and no substance."

Payne's car is a Cadillac.

"Your oil equipment isn't much better!"

Carcani is determined to protect the interests of the Eni Group.

"It's definitely better than yours!"

Payne wanted to make another quick buck from the equipment.

"Stop arguing, we'll buy from whoever offers the best value for money."

Yuri was impartial.

"Oh!"

Carcani was speechless.

It's not just about oil equipment; it goes without saying which company offers the best value for money internationally.

"Yuri, we can't just focus on cost-effectiveness..."

Payne pleaded earnestly, but he was incredibly hungry.

"If you don't care about cost-effectiveness, tell me what you should care about?"

Yuri reminded Payne that business is business.