South Africa relies heavily on coal power, but it cannot meet demand. The lack of a stable energy supply has dampened economic growth in the continent's most industrialized country. South African President Jacob Brown. Zuma and his government will prioritize energy security and will therefore develop a mix of coal, nuclear, shale gas and renewables.

According to the information Li Lan has received before, the South African Ministry of Energy has launched a tender for nuclear energy all over the world. South Africa's nuclear power plant project plan review is now in the final stage, and the government will select the right company to build the plant through a competitive bidding process.

South Africa will build several nuclear power plants at a cost of at least R300 billion (US$40 billion), all of which are expected to be completed by 2030, with a total power generation capacity of 9.6 gigawatts. South Africa relies on coal for 90% of its existing energy, which has a significant impact on the environment, and the construction of nuclear power plants in South Africa is part of a clean energy development strategy.

At present, South Africa's nuclear power plants are only 1.8 gigawatts, accounting for only about 4% of the country's electricity consumption, and the power supply is insufficient. In many parts of South Africa, electricity has not yet been provided.

Li Lan was also quite excited about this $40 billion order, but at that time he was busy with the Vietnam War, and South Africa seemed to have a French nuclear energy company, so Li Lan did not plan to waste energy on it.

However, Jacob suddenly talked about this matter, which naturally surprised Li Lan.

"Indeed, the conditions offered by the French company Areva are very generous, and they also support us to develop our own nuclear energy technology in the country, and we have cooperated with each other. The choice of Areva was also determined beforehand. But. The contract with Areva has been postponed indefinitely. Because I think. Cooperation with Somalia is a better example of mutual assistance between Africa. Jacob smiled. answered Li Lan's doubts very simply.

For such a simple reason, for the sake of mutual assistance between Africa, the original plan was modified, which made it difficult for Li Lan to judge the truth or falsehood 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 the nuclear energy tender held by you, but at that time, you also knew that we were still at war with Vietnam." So in the end, I gave up. What you just said really surprised me a lot. ”

"Then I wonder if you're interested now?" Jacob asked.

When Li Lan heard this, he did not keep weighing it in his heart, the production of reactors was not a difficult task for him, and the engineers could also be competent in the work of building nuclear power plants in other places, and he really wanted to get the 40 billion order. Now, he is a little unsure whether the other party has other purposes.

"For this order. I'm also very impressed, but is there anything I would like to add in terms of cooperation? ”

"Our request is also simple. On the basis of the agreement with France, we hope to shorten the time frame, which was originally expected to be eight nuclear power plants in 16 years. I hope it can be shortened to 12 or 14 years, or shorter, that would be better. For this. We are also willing to increase the amount of the order. I don't know what you think. Jacob slowly brought the conditions to his feet.

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

"It's not easy. Two years for a nuclear power plant is already the limit for many nuclear energy companies. If it weren't for the fact that there are still a large number of people in our country who are facing no electricity, I would not have made such a request. Jacob preached.

"If this is really the case, then I agreed to this order, and the two sides can send special personnel to communicate in more detail about specific matters, and then draw up a plan." Li Lan said.

After several considerations, Li Lan did not refuse Jacob's $40 billion order, even if it is delivered in 16 years, it will be more than 20 billion a year, and with the advance of the project, the benefits will be even greater.

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

"However, if the time cannot be shortened to less than the time of the Areva company, then ......" Although Jacob's words were not finished, the meaning was already extremely obvious.

When Li Lan heard this, he smiled confidently and said, "I can't guarantee that it will be too short, but a nuclear power plant will take a year and there will be no problem at all." And I can now promise you that as long as this order can be signed, eight nuclear power plants, each of which will generate 1.5 million kilowatts of electricity. That's two million kilowatts more than you're bidding for. ”

A flash of joy flashed on Jacob's face, but this 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 the same, it is still 40 billion, and it can also be paid in 16 years." This is a little help for me to be part of Africa and to the people of South Africa. ”

"Thank you so much." When Jacob heard this, he immediately stood up and bowed in thanks.

After some politeness, Li Lan also calculated the account in his heart, with the construction efficiency of the sub-base, eight reactors only need 16 months, and the construction price is almost negligible for his current income, at most some engineers will be occupied, and the profit from this transaction has almost reached 100% of the total amount.

When the time comes, even if he teaches South Africa how to develop and build nuclear energy, he will make a lot of money. Therefore, for this kind of generosity, Li Lan is still very willing to do it. Reduce part of the income in exchange for the other party's thousands of thanks, from which he not only does not lose, but will have a greater profit.

Then the two sides also carried out exchanges and talks on other aspects of cooperation between the two countries, and the talks lasted for nearly two hours, and both of them were very satisfied with the results of the talks.

Even in the military aspect, Jacob even took matters into his own hands and ordered four sions from Li Lan to patrol the Cape of Good Hope and the surrounding South African territorial waters. In addition to the reason why Li Lan conceded his interests in many ways, it was also because of the reputation of the Somali fully stealthy corvette, which is now loud enough.

As the world's first 2,000-ton fully insourced stealth light protection, it is the best choice for many third world countries to develop their navies, especially in coastal defense, with light frigates that can carry vertically launched air defense and anti-ship missiles, and their combat capabilities can rank first in the world.

Combining two reasons, Jacob also boldly ordered four fully stealth corvettes, with a total order amount of 1.2 billion US dollars, including the maintenance costs of four carrier-based helicopters, warships and helicopters, as well as the cost of helping South Africa train the use of this type of frigate and helicopter, and also ordered double the missile base.

During the whole process, Li Lan talked about cooperation vigorously for Jacob, except for some surprises, he also did not refuse to come. Even in the end, Jacob proposed that some military professionals would be sent to the Somali military academy for further study next year, and Li Lan agreed.

Eventually, the meeting ended with laughter from both sides, and Jacob was smiling until he walked back to his room.

Compared with the cost performance, South Africa did make money, of course, Li Lan did not lose, after all, the cost was there, as long as he thought it was necessary, he would be able to give preferential treatment. No, Jacoble blossomed, and the benefits were even greater.

However, there is no way to implement the cooperation negotiated by the two immediately, and the cooperation will only be officially launched after the staff of both sides need to be formally finalized, and the funds, time, and contracts are determined.

Of course, the leaders of the two countries agreed, and the content of the cooperation was certain.

After Jacob left, Li Lan wanted to take a break, after all, he had to meet with the heads of state of other countries next. The time has even been scheduled for the early hours of the morning. However, before he could breathe his breath, Mulatu knocked on the door and entered.

"Your Excellency the President, I see that the President of South Africa is out, and there are just some things I want to ask you, so I didn't bother you!"

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

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

In fact, Mulatu did not come to him, and Li Lan also planned to invite him alone after meeting those heads of state tonight.

Li Lan has always treated him well, although he was forced by the form, in order to stabilize the Oromo people, he deliberately rescued Muratu and pushed him to the head of the autonomous region, but now the form of the autonomous region has basically changed, even if there is no Mulatu, Li Lan can control these new territories.

And Li Lan didn't want to take Muratu as a knife, first of all, he was not the kind of person who crossed the river and demolished the bridge, and since he became the head of the autonomous region, Mulatu's appearance was also very good, and he did not raise other thoughts, and he also had a sense of belonging to the country of Somalia. is willing to become a member of the country of Somalia, so Li Lan is even more unlikely to harm him.

However, Li Lan was also unwilling to let him stay in the position of governor of the autonomous region for too long, so Mulatu's position should also be moved.

"All along, I want to take the opportunity to thank you for the benefits you have brought to the Oromo people, and your original promise can be fulfilled one by one, so that the lowly official really doesn't know how to repay you." After getting up and bowing solemnly, Mulatu said sincerely.

Li Lan did not accept Mulatu's thanks: "The Oromo tribe is now also a member of the country of Somalia, and I will naturally treat everyone equally, and there is no need for you to thank me, because this is my obligation." (To be continued......)