America 1919-Chapter 462 - 178. Oil Transportation Pipeline (A ten-thousand-word chapter, repaying the debt~~)_5

Based on the pipeline between Myanmar and China constructed in later times, the entire pipeline including the natural gas transportation line had a total length of about 4,129 kilometers, with a construction cost of 2.54 billion US dollars.

The official road that Donnie now wanted to build, which was only 2,400 kilometers long, along with the purchasing power of the current US dollar, meant the construction cost of 14 million US dollars was actually a very cost-effective figure!

Donnie tapped the desk lightly and said, "So now, we face two issues. The first is how to convince the Rockefeller family, and the second is how to raise such a large amount of cash!"

"Donnie, what we mean is..."

Edward Doheny intended to remind Donnie that they didn’t actually want to construct such a transportation pipeline.

Donnie smiled and said, "I understand your concerns, but gentlemen, just think about it. Although we can use the Rockefeller family’s oil transportation pipeline right now, does your oil always enter the pipeline smoothly and then flow effortlessly to your supply stations?

Have you calculated the cost of a mere one-day delay on your expenses?

More importantly, if we don’t have our own transportation pipeline, we will always be under the threat of the Rockefeller family, just like now. I believe you all should understand that building such a transportation pipeline, although it’s a one-time expenditure in terms of cost, can bring us a permanent solution to this issue!

In terms of long-term interests, it’s undoubtedly an approach worth trying for everyone!"

Robert Stewart chuckled bitterly and said, "Donnie, we understand your point, but this matter is really difficult to deal with. That’s fine, if you can persuade Rockefeller, then I’ll agree with your suggestion!"

Seeing Robert Stewart say this, the others began to echo in agreement.

It wasn’t that they were convinced by Donnie, but that they believed Donnie could not possibly convince Rockefeller, and they also understood that having their own oil transportation pipeline would indeed be beneficial for the development of their own companies.

If Donnie truly could solve these troublesome issues for them, they were willing to give it a try!

Upon hearing the others’ responses, Donnie finally revealed a satisfied smile and said, "Since that is the case, let’s first discuss the cost of this transportation pipeline and what each party needs to contribute!"

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"This matter is difficult to deal with, convincing Rockefeller is not so simple!"

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After Donnie left the Ritz Hotel and returned to his place, he informed Helen about the day’s events, and Helen expressed her opinion.

"Ever since Rockefeller’s Standard Oil was broken up, the oil transportation pipeline has become a major weapon for Rockefeller to control several oil companies. Before this, there were other oil companies that wanted to build their own oil transportation pipelines, but either Congress didn’t pass it, or those companies gradually vanished."

Donnie nodded and said, "I also know that this matter is not easy to accomplish. Actually, the hardest part is how to make Rockefeller understand that us doing this has no ill will towards them!"

"How could Rockefeller not feel your animosity when you’re all competing with them for business?"

Alice played with her fingernails and made a snide comment.

"Though that was somewhat blunt, there is some truth to it!" summarized Helen.

Donnie said, "I now have two strategies, help me see what you think about them!"

The always strategic Donnie, since he had thought of constructing his own oil transportation pipeline, naturally had his own methods to deal with it.

"First, this pipeline could involve Rockefeller. If Rockefeller is brought in, then they won’t have so much animosity, since it’ll be their own business too!

Second, an exchange of interests, we could offer a benefit that Rockefeller cannot refuse, and in exchange, they’ll turn a blind eye to the construction of the new oil transportation pipeline!"

Alice spoke first, "I feel like neither of your solutions is very good. I believe that since you want to build such an oil transportation pipeline, you definitely want control over it, but if Rockefeller gets involved, any disagreement in management later on means your allies will surely side with Rockefeller!

In other words, this means you’re making a wedding dress for the Rockefeller family, who can easily snatch the benefits in the end through their influence over the other oil companies.

As for an exchange of benefits... the only interests you hold that can attract the Rockefeller family’s attention and satisfaction are ABC and Surf Hotel. The Surf Hotel already has enough shareholders, and you don’t have absolute say, so that leaves ABC. I’m sure Rockefeller would be interested in ABC, but how much interest are you willing to surrender?

If it’s too much, once ABC goes public, Rockefeller is certain to gradually erode your shares in ABC. Too little, and Rockefeller won’t agree!"

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Alice proudly said, "Of course, do you know who I am!"

Donnie said, "You make sense, but we can’t give up on this just because of these concerns!"

As long as he could establish his own transportation pipeline, Donnie’s layout in the oil field would have effectively completed setting up the foundation.