248. Chapter 248 Wujing Coal Mine

Author: Mahjong Jun

Chapter 248 Wujing Coal Mine

Pingyang County, state-owned hotel.

Lou Guojing's words shocked Zhao Wenmu.

Regarding power outages, he had experienced them many times in his previous life.

But it’s only 1983. To put it bluntly, most rural areas still don’t have electricity. Why is there insufficient power?

Once the power goes out, Lao Zhao's Crayfish Restaurant and Jingyun Factory will all have to close down.

This is a big problem!

"In fact, our power generation capacity is sufficient, but there is currently a problem with the supply of thermal coal."

Seeing Zhao Wenmu's stunned expression, Lou Guojing immediately explained.

In the next ten minutes or so, Lou Guojing and Liang Chunqing talked to each other and finally explained the matter clearly.

The reason is really not complicated.

Pingyang County Thermal Power Plant was built in 1962, with a total installed capacity of only 50,000 kilowatts.

Even so, in the nearly two decades since it was built, it has never been operated at full capacity.

Until the year before last, with the continuous expansion of village electrification projects and the sharp increase in electricity consumption by urban and rural residents, thermal power plants began to operate at full capacity.

Then, power supplies began to be stretched.

The power plant underwent large-scale upgrades last year, and the total installed capacity was increased to 200,000 kilowatts at the beginning of this year.

In this day and age, it can definitely be considered a large power plant.

However, although the installed capacity of power plants has increased, coal supply problems have arisen.

Because when formulating its coal consumption quota for this year, it still followed the standards of previous years.

In other words, they were only granted coal consumption quotas corresponding to an installed capacity of 60,000 kilowatts.

It is estimated that by the end of the year, the total load of power plants will reach 120,000 yuan, a gap of half!

Even though the power company reported to its superiors many times, the problem has never been completely resolved.

Their current coal consumption target only meets the installed capacity of 80,000 kilowatts.

"Xiao Zhao, don't worry, Lao Zhao's Crayfish House and Jingyun Clothing Factory are key enterprises in the county, and we will definitely give priority to ensuring their power supply!"

Seeing Zhao Wenmu's worried expression, Lou Guojing had no choice but to comfort him.

It is expected that the entire county will experience power shortages within a month at most. In this case, priority will be given to ensuring the electricity needs of state-owned enterprises and institutions and a group of key private enterprises.

Zhao Wenmu is not worried about this.

In fact, he just wanted to laugh three times.

What is this?

Just when I wanted to dump some coal to make a quick buck, the power plant told me that I was short of coal and wanted to sell it to me!

If you feel sleepy, someone will give you a pillow; if you feel hungry, someone will give you steamed buns.

You are definitely blessed with great luck!

"Secretary Lou, I may be able to buy some thermal coal, but I don't have the transportation qualifications. Can the power plant's fleet be lent to me?"

Now that the conversation has come to this point, there is no need for Zhao Wenmu to keep hiding his head and tail.

When they heard him say that they could buy thermal coal, Lou Guojing and Liang Chunqing's eyes lit up with excitement.

"No problem, of course no problem!"

The two said in unison.

Then Liang Chunqing asked Lou Guojing to speak with some embarrassment.

"Of course there is no problem. As long as you purchase thermal coal, the fleet can be used by you."

The power plant has its own transportation fleet, so there is no problem in transporting coal.

Just write yourself a approval note.

Lou Guojing thought for a while and then said:

"No matter how much there is, we will buy it all at market price."

“Even if it’s less than 5,500 calories!”

Power plants are not in a position to be picky at the moment, they want all coal.

The more the merrier!

Even if it cannot be used right now, it can be stored temporarily. After all, there will be a shortage of coal in the second half of the year.

After lunch, the three simply moved to the power plant to continue discussing the details of cooperation.

Later that day, Zhao Wenmu returned home refreshed.

"Xiao Shi, find a few young people you trust and come with me this time."

Because he didn't know what was going on in the mining area, Zhao Wenmu decided to bring more people there.

Of course, Zheng Guangming must have the best fighting ability.

Zhao Wenmu did not sign any agreement with the power company. After all, he did not know whether he could buy coal.

If he can't buy coal, what will he give to the power plant?

Early the next morning, Zhao Wenmu, Zheng Guangming, Shi Hou and four or five young people took three large trucks and headed straight to the Changwei area next door.

Lou Guojing was very anxious, so he directly arranged three trucks for him.

Regardless of whether there is coal or not, the car will be arranged first.

Accompanying him were Qian Erniu.

Zhao Wenmu originally planned to make a quick buck, but suddenly realized that this matter might be protracted, at least for several months.

So take your direct relatives with you, and after this trip is over, you can leave it to Qian Erniu to handle it.

The destination of their trip was the Wujing Coal Mine in the Changwei area.

The reason why the Yanzhou coal mine, which is closer and larger in scale, was not chosen was because Zhao Wenmu was more familiar with the Changwei area.

For your first try, choose a place you are familiar with, and the risk will be relatively controllable.

Wujing Coal Mine is located in Linchang County, where Zhao Wenmu purchased the button production equipment. The convoy arrived in Linchang County in the afternoon.

Zhao Wenmu put the truck drivers in the guest house. Before getting in the truck, he stuffed each of the drivers with two packs of cigarettes, and now gave each driver 20 yuan.

The drivers expressed their gratitude and stayed at the guest house obediently.

"Let's go."

Zhao Wenmu and others drove away a truck and headed straight to the mining area.

"Brother-in-law, let's go visit the coal mine leaders together."

"Er Niu, you take Xiao Shi and the others around the mining area, be polite and don't cause trouble!"

According to the plan, Zhao Wenmu went to visit the coal mine leaders to purchase coal sold independently by the coal mine.

This is also the bulk of this transaction.

Qian Erniu purchased welfare coal tickets from miners in the mining area.

This volume is not estimated to be large, but the advantage is that the cost is very low and the profit is higher.

The scenery in the mining area is very different from that in the county town.

How should I put it, more modern and darker.

In this era, there are many more buildings and cars in mining areas than in county towns.

Wujing Coal Mine is affiliated to the Metallurgical and Coal Bureau. Although the miners work hard and are highly dangerous, their income is correspondingly high.

Much higher than the local average employee salary level.

A few kilometers away you can see a high mountain of gangue, which is formed by the accumulation of leftover coal residue from mineral processing over many years.

It is like a silent monument, telling the hard work of countless workers for decades.

There are trucks parked on the roadside.

The annual output of Wujing Coal Mine is more than 500,000 tons, accounting for a quarter of the region's total output. Coal transportation is naturally very busy.

After Qian Erniu and others got out of the car, Zhao Wenmu couldn't help but explain again.

The security environment in mining areas is relatively poor. It is said that a strong dragon cannot defeat a local snake. Some things should be tolerated.

Fortunately, after so many years, Qian Erniu is no longer the stupid young man he used to be.

Becoming more mature and smooth.

"Third brother, don't worry, I promise to keep a low profile!"

Qian Erniu saluted exaggeratedly, turned around and led everyone to the miners' family area.

Zhao Wenmu took out the letter of introduction.

Go straight to the mining area office with Zheng Guangming.
Chapter completed!