"Lao Zhang, do you think this will be a good opportunity for National Energy to overtake independently?" Lu Zhengtao whispered to Zhang Yujie.
"Overtaking on a curve?" Zhang Yujie was stunned for a moment and immediately realized the meaning of Lu Zhengtao's words, "You mean flammable ice? This is indeed a new development direction. Does the chairman have any ideas in this regard?"
Lu Zhengtao nodded and said: "Since combustible ice has such great advantages, it will definitely become a focus of national development in the future, and those of us who make offshore engineering equipment naturally need to take the first step. Take the time to collect information in this area. By the way,
Let’s inquire about the trends of our foreign colleagues and we must prepare for a rainy day!”
Zhang Yujie understood what Lu Zhengtao was thinking, but as the chief engineer, he knew how deep the water was.
There are two types of exploration and mining of combustible ice. One is the mining of permafrost on land, which is not the direction of Fuhai Group. The deep sea with more abundant reserves needs to focus on.
The exploration and mining of combustible ice hidden deep in the seabed requires the use of deepwater drilling platforms, especially semi-submersible deepwater drilling platforms. This is also the main field of Fuhai Group. Currently, the international deepwater drilling platforms have developed to the seventh generation.
A few years ago, the country gathered the country's outstanding design and construction talents, and it can be said that it took a nationwide effort to create the Haiyang Shiyou 981 with independent intellectual property rights.
This is a landmark project of my country's marine engineering equipment manufacturing industry and one of the landmark equipment of major national science and technology projects. However, this important national weapon that cost billions of funds is only a sixth-generation semi-submersible deepwater drilling platform. It is completely different from The world's most advanced offshore engineering equipment is one generation behind.
In this case, it is difficult to prepare for a rainy day.
Unexpectedly, the plan could not change as quickly as Lu Zhengtao expected. Just a few days after the conference began, relevant departments began to pay continuous attention to the development prospects of flammable ice, and flammable ice instantly became the focus of the entire conference.
Subsequently, the National Geological Administration announced that it would implement a drilling project for combustible ice in the future, promoting the exploration and development of "combustible ice" in China, and triggering a new "revolution" in China's energy development and utilization.
After Lu Zhengtao heard the news, he was immediately excited. This was consistent with his original idea. The country's emphasis on flammable ice was accelerating.
The exploration and development of combustible ice requires advanced marine engineering equipment, which will be a huge opportunity for Fuhai Group.
He immediately dialed Zhang Yujie's phone: "General Manager Zhang, have you seen the news released at today's energy conference?"
Zhang Yujie immediately said: "I saw it, it is about the development and utilization of flammable ice! The chairman is really foresight!"
"Okay, you don't have to flatter us anymore. How is the investigation we asked you to do?" Lu Zhengtao said with a smile.
"It's almost done, what are your plans?"
"First sort out the information and send it to the group leadership immediately. Prepare for us to return to Longbin City tomorrow to discuss the group's next plan!"
"So anxious? Are you not going to attend the energy meeting?" Zhang Yujie was a little surprised by Lu Zhengtao's behavior.
"I took a look at the agenda of the meeting, and there's nothing worth paying attention to! It's better to go back and do something real!"
"Okay, I'm going to make preparations. There are several partners who need to communicate. Please finish it as soon as possible and go back tomorrow!" As Lu Zhengtao's old partner, he knew Lu Zhengtao's character and hurriedly went to prepare.
Lu Zhengtao hurriedly ended his trip to the energy conference and returned to Longbin City without stopping.
As soon as I arrived at the exit, I saw the group office director and someone waiting at the door to greet me.
"Director Lu, Chief Engineer Zhang, you've worked hard all the way! Should Director Lu take a break first, or..." the office director asked quickly.
"Go back to the group company!" Lu Zhengtao said.
Longbin City is a beautiful northern seaside town. Its long coastline is dotted with harbors, islands, reefs and beaches. It is also one of the first coastal cities in the country to open to the outside world.
In addition to the beautiful scenery, the port and shipbuilding industry are also the shining business cards of this city.
Near the Marina Square in Longbin stands a four-story building built in the 1950s. The walls are gray-white and stand out against the blue sea. It is affectionately called the Little White Building by the locals and is also the symbol of Longbin.
One of the sex buildings.
Behind the Xiaobai Building is a large factory area, which is the famous Fuhai Shipyard.
Fuhai Shipyard was established in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China. It was originally just a small factory for repairing fishing boats. It later gradually developed and finally expanded into Fuhai Group, which is well-known in the field of domestic marine engineering equipment manufacturing.
Although the shipyard has developed and expanded, the Xiaobai Building has not changed at all. It is still the headquarters of Fuhai Group.
In the small conference room on the second floor of Xiaobai Building, almost all the main leaders of Fuhai Group were present. In front of everyone was a copy of Zhang Yujie's research report, which was urgently distributed to them yesterday.
"Secretary Zhang, I heard that the chairman is back today?" The speaker was Yan Xiao, the company's executive vice president.
"Yes, I just received the news yesterday. Director Lu interrupted the meeting in Nanhua City and rushed back!" Zhang Jue, secretary of the board of directors of Fuhai Group, said with a smile.
"What happened? Even the World Energy Conference is not open?" Sitting at the other end of the conference table was Li Mingyuan, the company's financial director. "It seems like nothing happened to the company!"
"It probably has something to do with this!" Yan Xiao pointed to the research report in front of him, "I saw the news yesterday, and the research on flammable ice has been mentioned at the national level!"
"Combustible ice?" Li Mingyuan looked through the research report and nodded slightly, "There is indeed such a thing!"
Just as a few people were chatting, the door to the conference room opened. Lu Zhengtao and Zhang Yujie walked in one after another, followed by several staff members carrying suitcases. It was obvious that they had just returned from the airport.
"Director Lu!" Several people hurriedly stood up to greet him, "Director Lu's speech at the energy conference was very popular!"
Lu Zhengtao waved his hand and said: "Let's not talk about this for now!" He glanced at the conference room. Except for General Manager Wang Junhai, the group's leadership had already arrived.
"Platform No. 6 is being tested in the Yellow Sea. There was a small problem. Mr. Wang brought the technical team over the day before yesterday!" Zhang Jue explained.
"Is it important?" The office director had already told him about this matter on the way back. The specific situation was not clear.
"Most of the problems have been solved, but the leaders of the owner are here. It would be bad if he doesn't go!" Zhang Jue looked at his watch, "I guess he will be back soon!"
Lu Zhengtao nodded slightly: "Well, you go and ask when we can arrive. If it's late, we can wait for a while!"
As he was talking, he heard footsteps coming from the corridor.
"Lao Lu, why are you back so soon?" As the door opened again, Wang Junhai, general manager of Fuhai Group, walked in with steady steps.
Lu Zhengtao shook hands with Wang Junhai, "There are some new changes. I originally had a video conference with you, but I feel it is better to talk about it in person. Anyway, there is not much content in the remaining meeting agenda!"
"What change made you so anxious?" Wang Junhai asked strangely.
"Look at this!" Lu Zhengtao pointed to the research report on the conference table.
Wang Junhai took a look, nodded and said: "I saw it last night, and flammable ice is indeed a new direction of development. You won't come back early just because of this, right?"
"Yes!" Lu Zhengtao's answer made Wang Junhai stunned for a moment. In his mind, flammable ice was still a long way from Fuhai Group.
Lu Zhengtao also saw everyone's surprise, and he immediately said: "Since Mr. Wang is also here, let's have a meeting first!"
Although there were still many questions, everyone still sat down.