Core Insights - In 2013, China invested 31.5 billion yuan to acquire nearly 20% of the Kashagan oil field, becoming its largest shareholder, despite skepticism from Western countries regarding the investment's viability [1][12] - The Kashagan oil field, discovered in 1999, has an estimated reserve of 35 billion barrels, with potential daily production sufficient to meet 10% of Europe's oil demand [2][12] - Western countries initially formed the OKIOC consortium to explore and develop the oil field but faced significant challenges, including harsh climate conditions and high upfront investment costs, leading them to withdraw from the project [4][6] Investment and Development - After Western companies abandoned the project, Kazakhstan leveraged its favorable diplomatic relations with China to sell shares of the oil field to China, which was seen as a strategic move [9][12] - China quickly mobilized resources, sending expert teams to Kazakhstan and committing to build oil extraction facilities, resulting in the successful completion of a pipeline that transported 750,000 tons of oil within months [11][12] - By the end of 2016, China's daily oil production reached 450,000 barrels, with plans to increase it to 1 million barrels, significantly altering the global energy market dynamics [12][16] Market Impact - The success of China's investment in the Kashagan oil field has led to a shift in the global oil market, diminishing the dominance of Western countries and enhancing China's energy security strategy [14][16] - The project has not only provided China with substantial energy reserves but has also changed perceptions among Western nations, who now view China's earlier investment as a strategic advantage rather than a misstep [14][16]
2013年中国315亿元接手美国抛弃的油田,遭西方嘲笑,如今赚大了
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-15 09:53