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OPEMEC; Oil politics enters the Middle East
Topic Started: Jan 29 2006, 12:18 AM (2,476 Views)
Tristan da Cunha	Feb 7 2006, 12:03 AM Post #26
Science and Industry Posts: 6,792 Group: Veterans Member #86 Joined: November 1, 2004	Major oil extraction will very soon begin in the North Sea and Nigerian Sea, to the tune of 5 million barrels per day. New Harumf is welcome to sign a long-term deal with Menhad and Elyk (which are business partners with the Trilateral Commission in the petroleum industry). The Trilateral COmmission will subsidize any North Sea/Nigerian exports to New Harumf at no more than 40% of Al Araam's prices during the time that hostilities are inflating Gulf oil prices. Those oil fields will be online shortly. In the meantime New Harumf is invited to purchase energy from Nag Ehgoeg and Kiensland, which combined have existing output of 500,000 barrels per day. The Trilateral Commission, also partners with Nag Ehgoeg and Kiensland, will offer exports to New Harumf at 85% of Al Araam's prices (85% being close to the minimum acceptable figure to Nagian suppliers).



Nag Ehgoeg	Feb 7 2006, 08:45 AM Post #27
The Devil's Advocate Posts: 7,238 Group: Admin Member #7 Joined: December 26, 2003	"While we of Nag Ehgoeg are against the formation of a single oil price fixing cartle we do not wish, and could not compete, in an all out price war with Paradise and Al Araam. Rather we instead praise this effort to create regional stability by regulating oil supplies. To this end, we suggest OPEMEC splits into two seperate entities and actively recruits oil producing nations. This will create a tripartite of oil suppliers within the Middle East, which could then expand into the world. With three companys competing, yet co-operating, a monopoly will not be formed and prices can be kept reasonable yet profitable. Furthermore, should conflict arrise in the Middle East the disruption of energy supplies will be minimal - promoting regional stability."



New Harumf	Feb 7 2006, 10:11 AM Post #28
Bloodthirsty Unicorn Posts: 9,638 Group: Forum Mods Member #177 Joined: October 8, 2005	I believe there are more petroleum-producing nations than considered here. Or, maybe not, in which case I'll have to come crawling back to you on my hands and knees and beg for a drop of oil (Please, sir. Can I have more?)



New Harumf	Feb 7 2006, 10:14 AM Post #29
Bloodthirsty Unicorn Posts: 9,638 Group: Forum Mods Member #177 Joined: October 8, 2005	Trilateral Commission Feb 7 2006, 12:03 AM Major oil extraction will very soon begin in the North Sea and Nigerian Sea, to the tune of 5 million barrels per day. New Harumf is welcome to sign a long-term deal with Menhad and Elyk (which are business partners with the Trilateral Commission in the petroleum industry). The Trilateral COmmission will subsidize any North Sea/Nigerian exports to New Harumf at no more than 40% of Al Araam's prices during the time that hostilities are inflating Gulf oil prices. Those oil fields will be online shortly. In the meantime New Harumf is invited to purchase energy from Nag Ehgoeg and Kiensland, which combined have existing output of 500,000 barrels per day. The Trilateral Commission, also partners with Nag Ehgoeg and Kiensland, will offer exports to New Harumf at 85% of Al Araam's prices (85% being close to the minimum acceptable figure to Nagian suppliers). We are very interested in pursuing a North Sea source of oil. Please allow us time to evaluate the CNNP supply line currently being tested, so that we caqn deturmine the supply level we shall need from the North Sea. Thank you.



Tristan da Cunha	Feb 7 2006, 02:41 PM Post #30
Science and Industry Posts: 6,792 Group: Veterans Member #86 Joined: November 1, 2004	Nag Ehgoeg Feb 7 2006, 08:45 AM "While we of Nag Ehgoeg are against the formation of a single oil price fixing cartle we do not wish, and could not compete, in an all out price war with Paradise and Al Araam. Rather we instead praise this effort to create regional stability by regulating oil supplies. To this end, we suggest OPEMEC splits into two seperate entities and actively recruits oil producing nations. This will create a tripartite of oil suppliers within the Middle East, which could then expand into the world. With three companys competing, yet co-operating, a monopoly will not be formed and prices can be kept reasonable yet profitable. Furthermore, should conflict arrise in the Middle East the disruption of energy supplies will be minimal - promoting regional stability." The Trilateral commission endorses Nag Ehgoeg's proposal. By bringing in suppliers all around the world into several co-existing oil organizations, regional flare-ups will not be as critical to oil prices, and will keep global energy costs lower at any given point.



Wadj	Feb 16 2006, 12:08 AM Post #31
The Very Model of a Modern Major General Posts: 3,090 Group: Members Member #110 Joined: March 20, 2005	Sarawakh would like to apply for membership in OPEMEC.



Al Araam	Feb 16 2006, 12:34 AM Post #32
Demigod of Death & Inactivity Posts: 3,486 Group: Global Mods Member #102 Joined: February 19, 2005	Trilateral Commission Feb 7 2006, 12:41 PM Nag Ehgoeg Feb 7 2006, 08:45 AM "While we of Nag Ehgoeg are against the formation of a single oil price fixing cartle we do not wish, and could not compete, in an all out price war with Paradise and Al Araam. Rather we instead praise this effort to create regional stability by regulating oil supplies. To this end, we suggest OPEMEC splits into two seperate entities and actively recruits oil producing nations. This will create a tripartite of oil suppliers within the Middle East, which could then expand into the world. With three companys competing, yet co-operating, a monopoly will not be formed and prices can be kept reasonable yet profitable. Furthermore, should conflict arrise in the Middle East the disruption of energy supplies will be minimal - promoting regional stability." The Trilateral commission endorses Nag Ehgoeg's proposal. By bringing in suppliers all around the world into several co-existing oil organizations, regional flare-ups will not be as critical to oil prices, and will keep global energy costs lower at any given point. OPEMEC was created to address the best interests of the nations involved. Regional "flare-ups" will effect oil prices no matter how many organizations are available due to the distribution of oil fields in the world. The Middle East contains a disproportionally high percentage of the world's oil and so Middle Eastern conflicts are bound to cause price spikes, while conflicts in Europe or Asia or Southern Africa are bound to have much less impact. OPEMEC, while still an oganization in its infancy, has control over 60% of the world's proven oil reserves and contains the world's two largest oil exporting nations. OPEMEC is an organization driven by cooperation between the major economic powers as well as other Middle Eastern oil exporters. This cooperation is important to OPEMEC's members and is what has continued to draw members to OPEMEC. It is not in our nation's interest to disband OPEMEC. --Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, Minister of Oil and Energy, The Aristocratic Dominion of Al Araam Edit: I said about 40%. We actually control about 60% of our worlds oil. I didn't take into account that no oil was coming from North and South America.



Noriega	Feb 16 2006, 12:42 AM Post #33
Resident Hobbit Posts: 10,050 Group: Members Member #153 Joined: June 9, 2005	Wadj Feb 16 2006, 12:08 AM Sarawakh would like to apply for membership in OPEMEC. OilProducingE(?)MiddleEasternCountries I don't think Sarawakh, as much as I love 'em, fits.



Al Araam	Feb 16 2006, 12:54 AM Post #34
Demigod of Death & Inactivity Posts: 3,486 Group: Global Mods Member #102 Joined: February 19, 2005	Norightsia Feb 15 2006, 10:42 PM Wadj Feb 16 2006, 12:08 AM Sarawakh would like to apply for membership in OPEMEC. OilProducingE(?)MiddleEasternCountries I don't think Sarawakh, as much as I love 'em, fits. Organization of Petroleum Exporting Middle Eastern Countries, actually.



Tristan da Cunha	Feb 16 2006, 01:25 AM Post #35
Science and Industry Posts: 6,792 Group: Veterans Member #86 Joined: November 1, 2004	Al Araam Feb 16 2006, 12:34 AM Trilateral Commission Feb 7 2006, 12:41 PM Nag Ehgoeg Feb 7 2006, 08:45 AM "While we of Nag Ehgoeg are against the formation of a single oil price fixing cartle we do not wish, and could not compete, in an all out price war with Paradise and Al Araam. Rather we instead praise this effort to create regional stability by regulating oil supplies. To this end, we suggest OPEMEC splits into two seperate entities and actively recruits oil producing nations. This will create a tripartite of oil suppliers within the Middle East, which could then expand into the world. With three companys competing, yet co-operating, a monopoly will not be formed and prices can be kept reasonable yet profitable. Furthermore, should conflict arrise in the Middle East the disruption of energy supplies will be minimal - promoting regional stability." The Trilateral commission endorses Nag Ehgoeg's proposal. By bringing in suppliers all around the world into several co-existing oil organizations, regional flare-ups will not be as critical to oil prices, and will keep global energy costs lower at any given point. OPEMEC was created to address the best interests of the nations involved. Regional "flare-ups" will effect oil prices no matter how many organizations are available due to the distribution of oil fields in the world. The Middle East contains a disproportionally high percentage of the world's oil and so Middle Eastern conflicts are bound to cause price spikes, while conflicts in Europe or Asia or Southern Africa are bound to have much less impact. OPEMEC, while still an oganization in its infancy, has control over 60% of the world's proven oil reserves and contains the world's two largest oil exporting nations. OPEMEC is an organization driven by cooperation between the major economic powers as well as other Middle Eastern oil exporters. This cooperation is important to OPEMEC's members and is what has continued to draw members to OPEMEC. It is not in our nation's interest to disband OPEMEC. --Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, Minister of Oil and Energy, The Aristocratic Dominion of Al Araam Edit: I said about 40%. We actually control about 60% of our worlds oil. I didn't take into account that no oil was coming from North and South America. A Middle Eastern conflict will only affect the oil prices in places that buy large amounts of oil from the MIddle East, i.e. the Middle East itself - this part of the world stretching from Egypt to Iran contains by far the greatest aggregate of people, industries, and other consumers of oil. The total energy consumption by the Middle East is many times the total energy consumption of all other places in the world combined. Other regions of the world are far less populated, and places like Asia or Europe or Africa can attain self-sufficiency and lowered energy costs. The opening of the oil fields in South China Sea, North Sea, and Nigerian Sea will introduce opportunities to lower energy costs worldwide, and further international agreements can settle on accessible energy costs for any part of the world. We propose multiple, cooperative oil cartels around the world, to attain regional self-sufficiency and lower costs in strategic resources.



Sistan	Feb 16 2006, 01:27 AM Post #36
2nd Lieutenant Posts: 257 Group: Members Member #172 Joined: September 27, 2005	The Principality of Sistan would like to join OPEMEC.



Wadj	Feb 16 2006, 05:17 PM Post #37
The Very Model of a Modern Major General Posts: 3,090 Group: Members Member #110 Joined: March 20, 2005	Norightsia Feb 16 2006, 12:42 AM Wadj Feb 16 2006, 12:08 AM Sarawakh would like to apply for membership in OPEMEC. OilProducingE(?)MiddleEasternCountries I don't think Sarawakh, as much as I love 'em, fits. :ph43r: quiet, you! :ph43r: Venezuela is in OPEC, why can't Sarawakh be in OPEMEC?



Al Araam	Feb 16 2006, 07:59 PM Post #38
Demigod of Death & Inactivity Posts: 3,486 Group: Global Mods Member #102 Joined: February 19, 2005	"There are two criteria for membership. The applicant must intend to export oil to foreign nations and the applicant must be located in the Middle East. Unfortunately, Sarawakh does not fulfill all of these criteria and as such we must turn down their application for membership. With the recent acquisition of the Qeshm oil fields, Sistan meets both criteria for membership to OPEMEC and will be admitted." --Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, Minister of Oil and Energy, The Aristocratic Dominion of Al Araam On behalf of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Middle Eastern Countries



Noriega	Feb 16 2006, 10:34 PM Post #39
Resident Hobbit Posts: 10,050 Group: Members Member #153 Joined: June 9, 2005	Wadj Feb 16 2006, 05:17 PM Norightsia Feb 16 2006, 12:42 AM Wadj Feb 16 2006, 12:08 AM Sarawakh would like to apply for membership in OPEMEC. OilProducingE(?)MiddleEasternCountries I don't think Sarawakh, as much as I love 'em, fits. :ph43r: quiet, you! :ph43r: Venezuela is in OPEC, why can't Sarawakh be in OPEMEC? :lol:



Tristan da Cunha	Feb 17 2006, 06:22 PM Post #40
Science and Industry Posts: 6,792 Group: Veterans Member #86 Joined: November 1, 2004	To: THe Government of Al Araam From: The Government of South Africa Re: OPEMEC's dealings with Flumes Previously Al Araam stated that it will continue to sell oil to Flumes even though Flumes experienced a violent government change. Recent events indicate Flumes' new government is a evil force on this world, and it has persecuted Catholics to the death in addition to killing countless non Catholics to satisfy the imperialistic schemes of their new tyranical dictator, Nebrick, who is an avowed Imperialist openly seeking to conquer Africa. Therefore South Africa proposes that Al Araam isolate this evil rogue nation of Flumes, and cut off oil supplies. In return, we will buy out Flumes' contract, and we will buy oil from Al Araam and OPEMEC equal to the amount shipped to Flumes, and we shall pay the same prices. Is this an acceptable deal? OOC Link: http://s3.invisionfree.com/nationstates/in...0&#entry1874548



flumes	Feb 17 2006, 07:12 PM Post #41
CLEVELAND ROCKS! Posts: 2,429 Group: Veterans Member #142 Joined: May 22, 2005	Trilateral Commission Feb 17 2006, 06:22 PM To: THe Government of Al Araam From: The Government of South Africa Re: OPEMEC's dealings with Flumes Previously Al Araam stated that it will continue to sell oil to Flumes even though Flumes experienced a violent government change. Recent events indicate Flumes' new government is a evil force on this world, and it has persecuted Catholics to the death in addition to killing countless non Catholics to satisfy the imperialistic schemes of their new tyranical dictator, Nebrick, who is an avowed Imperialist openly seeking to conquer Africa. Therefore South Africa proposes that Al Araam isolate this evil rogue nation of Flumes, and cut off oil supplies. In return, we will buy out Flumes' contract, and we will buy oil from Al Araam and OPEMEC equal to the amount shipped to Flumes, and we shall pay the same prices. Is this an acceptable deal? OOC Link: http://s3.invisionfree.com/nationstates/in...0&#entry1874548 The EEF will pay 25% more of whatever South Africa will pay. Even though Flumes has gone through a shift in government, we are still in the position to make these payments. Flumes hasn't yet shown ANY movement troward imperialism, even though we may in the future do so. (Trilateral Commission, you have a telegram...lol) Futhermore, we would like to double the amount of crude oil we are purchasing. We hope that OPEMEC will consider this offer. Berriko Nebricks Emporer of The EEF



Al Araam	Feb 17 2006, 07:27 PM Post #42
Demigod of Death & Inactivity Posts: 3,486 Group: Global Mods Member #102 Joined: February 19, 2005	"Al Araam will accept the offer that best serves Araamenian economic interests. At this point, that offer would appear to be from Flumes, however, if the Trilateral Commission can make us a better offer it will be accepted." --Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, Minister of Oil and Energy, The Aristocratic Dominion of Al Araam



Tristan da Cunha	Feb 17 2006, 08:38 PM Post #43
Science and Industry Posts: 6,792 Group: Veterans Member #86 Joined: November 1, 2004	OOC: South Africa, not Trilateral Commission. IC: We will buy 1.4 million barrels per month, thus making Al Araam the sole supplier of South Africa petrol and completely satisfying South Africa's oil demands. We will also match the Flumes price, and we seek Al Araam's guarantee that fuel shall never be sold to Flumes. This is our final offer. After that we may only appeal to the Al Araamenian goverment's moral sentiments, against Flumes tyranny and imperialism. Flumes is a dangerous country and their leader Nebricks ultimate goal is the complete conquest and subjugation of this continent. -The Imperial Court



Al Araam	Feb 17 2006, 09:04 PM Post #44
Demigod of Death & Inactivity Posts: 3,486 Group: Global Mods Member #102 Joined: February 19, 2005	"Al Araam will accept South Africa's generous offer. 1.4 million barrels of crude oil monthly with a twenty-five percent mark-up will come to $113,750,000 per month or $1,365,000,000 per year. Shipments to South Africa will commence immediately and shipments to Flumes will cease. If the government of Flumes attempts to detain our tankers currently docked in their harbors, it will be considered to be an act of war and appropriate action will be taken." --Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, Minister of Oil and Energy, The Aristocratic Dominion of Al Araam



Sistan	Feb 17 2006, 09:22 PM Post #45
2nd Lieutenant Posts: 257 Group: Members Member #172 Joined: September 27, 2005	"The Principality of Sistan is willing to match the contract that Flumes previously had with Al Araam." --Ebrahim Jafari, Sistani Department of Commerce



flumes	Feb 17 2006, 09:38 PM Post #46
CLEVELAND ROCKS! Posts: 2,429 Group: Veterans Member #142 Joined: May 22, 2005	Sistan Feb 17 2006, 09:22 PM "The Principality of Sistan is willing to match the contract that Flumes previously had with Al Araam." --Ebrahim Jafari, Sistani Department of Commerce Flumes accepts, we now see where are true friends lie.



flumes	Feb 17 2006, 09:55 PM Post #47
CLEVELAND ROCKS! Posts: 2,429 Group: Veterans Member #142 Joined: May 22, 2005	Al Araam Feb 17 2006, 09:04 PM "Al Araam will accept South Africa's generous offer. 1.4 million barrels of crude oil monthly with a twenty-five percent mark-up will come to $113,750,000 per month or $1,365,000,000 per year. Shipments to South Africa will commence immediately and shipments to Flumes will cease. If the government of Flumes attempts to detain our tankers currently docked in their harbors, it will be considered to be an act of war and appropriate action will be taken." --Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, Minister of Oil and Energy, The Aristocratic Dominion of Al Araam Transmission- From-Al Araam Tanker 207-88Z To-Al Araam Tanker 312-92Z ---- 207: Tanker 312, we have orders to leave. 312: Negative Tanker 207, port authorites are detaining us. Derriko Nebricks' press release in response to detaining of Al Araam Oil Tankers. "This is not an act of war but rather a fair, democratic protest of the unjust trade embargo placed apon the EEF. While the former regime may have been corrupt and undemocratic in many ways, we beileve that Flumes needs to take a greater stand for what is right, rather then allow these unjust oil tycoons to control our nation. We will not however, allow threats to control what we deem what is fair and what is not, and if war is nessicary, then we will not back down and we will call apon the great citizens of this nation to anwser. Long live Flumes!"



Sistan	Feb 17 2006, 10:24 PM Post #48
2nd Lieutenant Posts: 257 Group: Members Member #172 Joined: September 27, 2005	"In response to the seizure of Al Araamian tankers, the Principality of Sistan has rescinded it's offer to match Al Araam's previous contract with Flumes. Sistani oil will not be shipped to Flumes." --Ebrahim Jafari, Sistani Department of Commerce



Tristan da Cunha	Feb 18 2006, 06:32 AM Post #49
Science and Industry Posts: 6,792 Group: Veterans Member #86 Joined: November 1, 2004	Clearly Flume's problems will never end as long as the Nebricks regime continues to stubbornly insult and attack the entire international community. We demand that Nebricks renounce his anti-Catholic policies and we urge him to come to a sensible agreement with the African nations. -The Imperial Court



Al Araam	Feb 21 2006, 08:42 PM Post #50
Demigod of Death & Inactivity Posts: 3,486 Group: Global Mods Member #102 Joined: February 19, 2005	Encrypted Diplomatic Cable From: Bijan Namdar Zanganeh, Minister of Oil and Energy, Al Araam To: All OPEMEC Representatives Due to the dangerous nature of the oil industry at this time, the Aristocratic Dominion of Al Araam proposes that the price of crude oil be raised to $68.50/barrel effective immediately. I urge you to consider my proposition and await your reply. Also, any assistance in dealing with the tanker seizure incident in the Expansionist Empire of Flumes would be greatly appreciated.


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