Red Alert Somalia

South Africa relies heavily on coal power, but it cannot meet demand.The lack of a stable energy supply inhibits economic growth in the most industrialized country on the African continent.South African President Jacob Zuma and his government will prioritize energy security and therefore will develop hybrid energy sources including coal, nuclear, shale gas and renewable energy.

According to the information obtained by Li Lan before, the South African Ministry of Energy has launched a nuclear energy tender worldwide.At present, the review of the South African nuclear power plant project plan has entered the final stage, and the government will select suitable companies to build nuclear power plants through competitive bidding.

This time, South Africa will build several nuclear power plants at a cost of at least 300 billion rand (approximately US$40 billion), which are expected to be completed by 2030, with a total power generation capacity of 9.6 gigawatts.South Africa's existing energy sources rely on coal for 90%, which greatly affects the environment. The construction of nuclear power plants in South Africa is part of the development of clean energy strategy.

At present, South Africa's nuclear power plant has only 1.8 gigawatts, accounting for only about 4% of the country's electricity consumption, and the power supply is seriously insufficient.Many parts of South Africa have not yet been connected to electricity.

Regarding this $40 billion order, Li Lan was also quite moved, but he was busy with the Vietnam War at that time, and South Africa seemed to have appointed the French Nuclear Energy Company by default, so Li Lan did not intend to waste it. energy.

However, when Jacob suddenly said about this, Li Lan was naturally a little surprised.

"Indeed, the conditions given by the French company Areva are very generous, and they also support us to develop our own nuclear energy technology in the country. We have also cooperated with each other. The choice of Areva was also determined before. However. I have ordered the indefinite postponement of the signing of Haiva. Because I think that cooperation with Somalia can better reflect the mutual assistance between Africa.” Jacob smiled slightly.Very simply answered Li Lan's doubts.

For such a simple reason, the original plan was modified for a sentence of mutual assistance between Africa, which made it difficult for Li Lan to judge the truth for a while, but he did not express the doubts in his heart and said: "That's really an honor. , I originally planned to let domestic energy companies go to South Africa to participate in your nuclear energy tender, but you also knew at that time that we were still at war with Vietnam. So I finally gave up. What you just said, It really surprised me."

"Then I don't know if you are interested now?" Jacob asked.

Hearing this, Li Lan didn't constantly weigh in. It is not difficult for him to produce reactors. Engineers can also be competent to build nuclear power plants in other places. He really wants to get a 40 billion order.Now, he was a little uncertain whether the other party had any other purpose.

"For this order. I am also very excited, but in terms of cooperation, is there anything I need to add?"

"Our requirements are also very simple. Based on the agreed orders with France, we hope to shorten the time. Originally, it was estimated that there will be eight nuclear power plants in 16 years. I hope it can be shortened to 12 or 14 years. Better. For this reason. We are also willing to increase the amount of the order. I don’t know what you want.” Jacob slowly brought the terms to come.

"It's that simple?" Li Lan asked.

"This is not easy. Two years for a nuclear power plant is already the limit of many nuclear energy companies. If it weren't for the fact that there are still a large number of residents in our country facing no electricity available, I would not make such a request." Ya Various sermons.

"If this is the case, then I agree to this order. For specific matters, both parties can send specialists to conduct more detailed exchanges and then draw up a plan." Li Lan said.

After several considerations, Li Lan did not reject Jacob’s $40 billion order. Even if it was delivered in 16 years, it would be more than two billion a year. And as the project advances, the benefits will be even greater.

And as long as this order continues, it can be regarded as a new development opportunity in the nuclear energy field of Somalia.At the same time, it is also very likely to help Somalia open nuclear power projects in other African countries.

"However, if the time cannot be shortened to less than Areva's time, then..." Although Jacob's words are not finished, the meaning is already very obvious.

Li Lan smiled confidently on his face when he heard the words, and said: "I can't guarantee that it will be too short, but a nuclear power plant in one year is completely fine. And I can still promise you as long as the order can be signed. Each nuclear power plant will generate 1.5 million kilowatts of power. It will be 2 million kilowatts more than your tender."

A burst of joy flashed across Jacob's face, but the smile was quickly replaced by embarrassment: "However, you also know that South Africa’s current finances have reached the limit of paying four billion dollars a year, so... …"

Li Lan simply interrupted Jacob's words and said: "The price remains unchanged. It is still 40 billion, and it can be paid in 16 years. This can be regarded as a little help for the people of South Africa, who belong to Africa. "

"Thank you very much, then." Jacob heard this and immediately got up and bowed to thank.

After some politeness, Li Lan also settled the accounts in his heart. With the construction efficiency of the sub-bases, it only takes 16 months for eight reactors. The construction price is almost negligible for his current income. Taking some engineers, calculating the profit of this transaction, it has almost reached 100% of the total amount.

At that time, even if he taught South Africa how to develop and construct nuclear energy, he would make a fortune.Therefore, Li Lan is still very willing to do this kind of generosity.Reduce part of the income in exchange for the gratitude of the other party. Not only does he have no loss, but he will make a greater profit.

Then the two sides also started exchanges and talks on other aspects of cooperation between the two countries. The talks lasted for nearly two hours. The results of the talks were also very satisfactory.

Even in terms of military affairs, Jacob even took the charge alone and ordered four sea scorpions from Li Lan to patrol the Cape of Good Hope and the surrounding South African territorial waters.In addition to the reasons why Li Lan surrendered his own interests in many aspects, it was also because of the reputation of Somalia's fully invisible light frigate, which is now loud enough.

As the world’s first two-thousand-ton all-inclusive stealth light shield, it is the best choice for many third world countries to develop their navies, especially in offshore defense, with the ability to carry vertical-launched air defense and anti-ship missiles Corvette, combat capability can completely occupy the first place in the world.

Combining the two reasons, Jacob also boldly ordered four full-stealth light frigates. The total order amount reached 1.2 billion U.S. dollars, including four carrier-based helicopters and maintenance costs for warships and helicopters. The cost of helping South Africa train and use this type of frigate and helicopter has also doubled the base number of missiles.

During the whole process, Li Lan kept talking about cooperation with Jacob, except for some surprises, but also always refused to come.Even in the end, when Jacob proposed that he would send some military professionals to the Somali Military Academy next year, Li Lan also agreed.

In the end, the meeting ended with laughter from both sides, and Jacob smiled until he walked back to his room.

Compared with the price-performance ratio, South Africa does make a profit. Of course, Li Lan does not lose. After all, the cost is there. As long as he considers it necessary, he can give preferential treatment.No, Jacob Le has blossomed and the benefits brought by it are even greater.

However, the cooperation between the two parties has not been implemented immediately, and the staff of both parties need to be formally finalized. The cooperation will not officially start until the funds, time, and contract are set.

Of course, the leaders of the two countries have agreed, and the content of the cooperation is firmly established.

After Jacob left, Li Lan was about to take a break. After all, he would meet the heads of other countries.The time has even been arranged to the early morning.However, before he could relax, Mulato knocked on the door and came in.

"Your Excellency, I think the President of South Africa has gone out. I just want to ask you something, so I didn't bother you!"

Li Lan looked at the time, half an hour before the time agreed with the President of South Sudan, and said: "It's okay, sit down and say!"

After smiling slightly, Li Lan also made a cup of tea for Mulato, and seemed to plan to have a good talk with Mulato.

In fact, Mulatou didn't come to him, and Li Lan also planned to call him alone after receiving the heads of state tonight.

For Mulatu, Li Lan has always treated him well. Although forced by the situation at the beginning, in order to stabilize the Oromo tribe, he rescued Mulatu and promoted him to the governor of the autonomous region, but now the autonomous region The form has basically changed. Even without Mulatul, Li Lan can smoothly control these new territories.

And Li Lan didn’t want to take Murat's operation. First of all, he was not the kind of person who crossed the river and demolished bridges. Since he became the governor of the autonomous region, Murat's performance has been very good, and he has not raised other thoughts. Somalia has a sense of belonging.I am willing to become a member of the country of Somalia, so Li Lan is even more unlikely to harm him.

However, Li Lan is not willing to let him stay in the position of the governor of the autonomous region for too long, so Mulatu's position has to be moved.

"I have always wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for the benefits you have brought to the Oromo people. Your original promises can be done one by one, so that the humble job really doesn't know how to repay you." Mulato After getting up and bowing solemnly, he said sincerely.

Li Lan did not accept Murat's thanks: "The Oromo is now a member of Somalia. I will naturally treat them equally. You don't have to thank me, because this is my duty."