Group 1 - Niger's military government expelled three Chinese executives from China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and froze their accounts, citing absurd reasons such as excessive electricity consumption and non-environmental dining practices [1][3] - The military government increased the oil revenue share from 15% to 30% and demanded a tax payment of 130 million, indicating a refusal to repay a $400 million loan [1][4] - The closure of the Zinder refinery led to a 70% drop in production capacity, resulting in a 90% national fuel shortage and black market fuel prices skyrocketing from $1.2 to $4 [3][4] Group 2 - The Kainji Dam project, which was hailed as Niger's largest renewable energy initiative, is at risk of being abandoned, potentially leading to a significant water supply crisis [4][6] - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce initiated a "Desert Shield" plan to ensure the safety of its workers and protect investments, indicating a serious concern over the situation [6][8] - The Nigerien Energy Minister expressed a desire to restart negotiations with China, but the terms still involve increased revenue sharing and tax collection, reflecting ongoing tensions [6][8]
中国决不会再当冤大头!尼日尔石油翻脸刚开场,凯大吉水电站正卡在断电悬崖!
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-15 09:27