Chapter 831

In a word, although the U.S. and imperial government has indeed given great support to various energy research in order to get rid of the energy crisis, the specific support for shale gas is actually very small.

First of all, let's talk about energy policy and financial support.

At the beginning, when Meidi formulated the energy security strategy, the R & D project of shale gas was called the eastern gas project by the Ministry of energy. However, from the 1970s to now, the total investment of the U.S. Department of energy is only about $100 million, which can be said to be almost nothing for shale gas projects in the whole United States.

You know, only Michelle energy has invested about US $250 million from the 1980s to now. So much money has no output. In fact, ordinary people can't stand it for a long time.

In fact, in Michelle energy company, the voice of opposition has never stopped, but George Michelle, the founder and general manager, has been holding on, and there is no way.

Second, the U.S. government has indeed introduced a tax credit policy to promote the development of shale gas.

However, as energy companies engaged in shale gas research, they are all doing things at a loss. Where can we talk about taxes? That is, for the purpose of tax avoidance, large enterprises will invest some of them every year to achieve the purpose of tax avoidance.

Well, this can be regarded as providing more tax avoidance for some enterprises.

As a super rich, Li Feng is now used to a group company with an annual revenue of more than 10 billion, but with a net profit of up to several billion. From enterprises to individuals, there are too many legal tax avoidance means.

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Of course, the U.S. government does not do charity, and policy support is often not costless. For example, in 1987, the natural gas Research Institute of the U.S. government proposed to jointly develop with Michelle energy company, so as to give some support.

In the end, Michelle rejected the government's "good intentions" because she was worried that any unnecessary public reports might have a negative impact on the growth of the company's land area, price and other aspects.

For example, the increase of land price and area will naturally lead to the increase of research technology cost. For shale gas companies like Michelle energy, which have been operating at a loss, this will be a disaster. After all, if the state gives some strong support, it will lead to a large number of people, resulting in strong competition and increased cost.

Secondly, the researchers from the state stepped in and waited until the results were really real. Michel's energy arm has the final say.

More importantly, Michelle believes that shale gas technology should be a critical period of breakthrough. Therefore, before that, Michelle actually ran around to buy or rent in the seven major shale gas cores in the United States, hoarding a large number of shale gas mineral land resources.

It can be said that if shale gas is really used commercially, Michelle energy can definitely occupy the majority, and Michelle has done the same in history. After all, Michelle is still an American businessman. He also wants to play a pivotal role in the American energy industry.

When the funds were raised, those investors entered the shale gas industry one after another, but suddenly found that in addition to those who had the owner, many lands with shale gas resources were occupied by Michelle energy company. Finally, investors on Wall Street and even the United States had to buy these shale gas land resources from Michelle energy company or cooperate in development.

Michelle energy not only raised funds, but also made a lot of money because of these shale gas land resources. From here, we can see the importance of "flickering".

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Of course, in Li Feng's opinion, Michelle is still selling early. If those lands storing a large amount of shale gas and shale oil are hoarded there, when the shale gas revolution in the new century officially breaks out, Michelle's energy company will be able to become a giant in the global energy industry.

Looking at the lively scene in the banquet hall, Li Feng felt that "everyone is drunk and I wake up alone". Seeing Michelle and George surrounded by the crowd and talking to investors about the prospects of shale gas, Li Feng and Xu Youyu greeted and walked over with a reception.

Others are still considering it, but Li Feng has greater confidence than George Michelle himself. Since he has such an opportunity, Li Feng naturally thinks about how to put Michelle energy into his pocket, and his ambition is much more than the rest.

If the wholly-owned acquisition of Michelle energy company can be realized and the shale gas and oil resources reserved by Michelle energy company can be controlled by other investors, then the natural gas and oil resources of Meidi will be controlled in the future.

At that time, Li Feng said that the energy industry of the United States would shake three times. Although it could not reach the level of John Rockefeller, it might also have half the power of John Rockefeller.

"How about we talk, Mr. George?"

Before they reached the two, Li Feng smiled and greeted the crowd after the other investors greeted Li Feng one after another.

Li Feng obviously means that he has a certain interest in shale gas and wants to ask you to leave for a while. He wants to talk to them in private.

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It can also be seen from the performance of the crowd that although Li Feng is young, he is indeed a super big man, which is supported by the more and more influential and invincible super wealth.

"Mr. John, I'll leave soon. You can talk!"

"Mr. governor, Michelle, talk to you!"

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"Guys, let's talk over there!" Looking at the people leaving for a while, Li Feng looked around and pointed to a deserted place to treat the two people.

"OK, John, if you can invest in Michelle's energy company, it's best!" Xiao Bu replied with a smile.

"Haha... To be honest, George, I'm really interested in mineral resources. After all, human life today can't live without these, can't it.

However, you should also know that I really don't know about the energy industry, but at least I know one thing, that is, there are a lot of natural gas and oil resources stored in shale. Unfortunately, due to technical reasons, it has not been effectively developed. Maybe it can be exploited with the development of technology in the future.

Unfortunately, at least at present, it is still a loss making business. No one knows what will happen in the future, whether it is a complete drift or a resource exploitation full of temptation. Of course, this may be a chance for me, isn't it? "

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"Yes, it's a gamble, but I think it's very likely to succeed." George Michelle replied with confirmation.

"Michelle, I know you have studied shale gas since the early 1980s, so I want to ask when you think the energy in shale can officially enter the comprehensive commercial stage.

I think no one can guarantee, please forgive me, otherwise, Michelle, you don't have to be so old. You're still running and looking for money in the United States, don't you? "

"I believe it will be very fast. I think the accumulation of technology has almost reached the critical point. As long as a breakthrough is made, the next harvest season will come."

"OK, technically, after all, I'm not professional, and I won't say it. I just want to know the approximate time. Michelle, to be honest, I heard you're almost 80 years old. I don't know how long you can support and invest in your energy company. I have to take a lot of risks." Li Feng hit again.

Although I am sure of others, if I want to get the maximum harvest at the least cost, what I should suppress and strike before I succeed is still what I should do.

"John, we are old friends too. Just say it. What conditions do you want?" Shrewd Xiao Bu understood the meaning of Li Feng's words and asked Li Feng with a smile.

"George, Michelle, I really have a great interest in the abundant energy in shale, but at least I can't see the business prospect at present. I need to invest a lot of money every year, maybe 3, 5 or even 10 or 20 years. Who knows?

In addition, I have not been engaged in the energy industry before and lack talents. Therefore, I want to directly control or even acquire Michelle energy company. I mean all assets, including talents, technology patents, equipment, land and minerals.

I think you should understand that I am only 17 years old now. I have time to wait, even if it is 20 years and 30 years of continuous investment. " Li Feng replied firmly.

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Obviously, Li Feng has his own ambition. The future shale gas revolution is doomed, and Michelle energy now occupies the best resources, from technology to mineral reserves, which is a god given opportunity.

Another, Michelle is already old, almost 80 years old. Later, Michelle energy company was soon sold by him. After all, he is too old to let him go.

"Impossible!"