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Are
there any books that anyone knows of that support this
theory?
Now
thats more like it...
Much
more believable than anything else I've heard.
:
)
Paul
http://www.rense.com/general13/moom.htm
Follow The Money!! - New
Pipeline To Tap The
Caspian
Sea Gas Bonanza
From Jim Marrs [EMAIL PROTECTED]
9-18-1
"The 48-inch diameter pipeline will extend 790 miles (1,271
kilometers) from the Afghanistan-Turkmenistan border, generally follow the
Herat-to-Kandahar Road THROUGH AFGHANISTAN (emphasis added -ed), cross the
Pakistan border in the vicinity of Quetta, and terminate in Multan,
Pakistan, where it will tie into an existing pipeline system."
Hi
Jeff,
They say follow the money. Well, here's the money trail.
Everyone from Hitler on down has wanted the Caspian Sea oil and with
the fall of communism, the international bankers finally got some control
over this resource. The problem is that to get this oil to the West requires
a pipeline that would have to go through Tajikistan, Afghanistan and
Pakistan. But the fundamentalist Muslim governments of this places won't
play ball so...they get another agent like Ho Chi Minh, in this case Osama
bin-Laden, who was funded and encouraged by our CIA to fight the Russians in
Afghanistan, to be the Bugagoo, either by instigation or merely by allowing
his attacks. Then, in the ensuing unthinking surge of patriotism, either US
troops or a UN coalition moves into the area to wipe out the "terrorists"
and install "democratically aligned" governments and, bingo, the obstacles
to the Central Asia Pipeline disappear and the profit line is increased at
only the cost of several thousand human lives, unfortunate but necessary in
this age of overpopulation. It's a grander replay of the Gulf War but it's
still about oil, a commodity dear to the heart of the Bush family.
Consortium Formed To Build Central Asia Gas Pipeline
October
27, 1997
ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan, - Six international companies
and the Government of Turkmenistan formed Central Asia Gas Pipeline, Ltd.
(CentGas) in formal signing ceremonies here Saturday. The group is
developing a project to build a 790-mile (1,271-kilometer) pipeline to link
Turkmenistan's abundant proven natural gas reserves with growing markets in
Pakistan. The group is also considering an extension of the line to the New
Delhi area in India.
"This is a truly significant step in the
development of this project," said John F. Imle, Jr., president of Unocal
Corporation . Unocal was appointed by the Government of Turkmenistan to lead
the project development activities and form the gas pipeline consortium. A
Unocal subsidiary will serve as development manager for CentGas. "The
interest shown by major international companies underscores both the
attractiveness of the proposed pipeline and the significant economic
benefits it can bring to the region. This project could be the foundation
for a new commerce corridor for the region -- often referred to as the Silk
Road for the 21st century.
The CentGas consortium will initially
include the following companies, either directly or through affiliates:
Unocal Corporation, 46.5 percent; Delta Oil Company Limited (Saudi Arabia),
15 percent; the Government of Turkmenistan, 7 percent; Indonesia Petroleum,
LTD. (INPEX) (Japan), 6.5 percent; ITOCHU Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. (CIECO)
(Japan), 6.5 percent; Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.
(Korea), 5 percent; and the Crescent Group (Pakistan), 3.5 percent. RAO
Gazprom (Russia) has indicated an interest in signing the consortium
agreements formalizing a 10 percent share in the project in the near future.
The proposed pipeline will carry natural gas from the Dauletabad
Field, in southeastern Turkmenistan at a rate of up to 2 billion cubic feet
per day (20 billion cubic meters per year). The Dauletabad Field has
independently certified reserves of more then 25 trillion cubic feet (708
billion cubic meters). The Government of Turkmenistan has guaranteed
deliverability of 25 trillion cubic feet (708 billion cubic meters) of
natural gas exclusively for the Central Asia Gas Pipeline. Much or all of
this gas is expected to come from the Dauletabad Field.
The
inaugural memorandum of understanding between the governments of
Turkmenistan and Pakistan for the CentGas project was signed in March 1995.
"The formation of the consortium is another major milestone achieved
in accordance with the requirements of protocols and agreements previously
signed with the Governments of Turkmenistan and Pakistan," said Marty
Miller, Unocal Corporation vice president responsible for new ventures in
Central Asia and Pakistan.
Miller pointed out that the project still
faces significant economic, political and commercial challenges, such as
finalizing mutually acceptable commercial agreements and agreements with
transit countries. "This project has exceptionally sound economic
fundamentals, given the presence of proven gas reserves in Turkmenistan and
the market needs of Pakistan and India. The Dauletabad Field has produced
well over 2 billion cubic feet per day in the past and is capable of
producing that volume today. With the right development program, the Field
will continue to be able to produce natural gas at this rate long into the
future. No other import project can provide such volumes of natural gas to
these markets at a lower price."
The proposed natural gas pipeline
would stretch from the Turkmenistan/Afghanistan border in southeastern
Turkmenistan to Multan, Pakistan (790 miles, 1,271 kilometers), with a
400-mile (640-kilometer) extension to India under consideration. Estimated
cost of the project is US$1.9 billion for the segment to Pakistan and an
additional US$600 million for the extension to India. This news release
contains forward-looking information, including projections of future
business plans and potential capital expenditures. Actual results could
differ materially from these projections.
CentGas Consortium
Members:
Unocal Corporation (U.S.), 46.5 percent
Founded
over 100 years ago, Unocal is one of the world's leading energy resource and
project development companies providing regional integrated energy
solutions. Unocal has reserves of more than 9.8 trillion cubic feet of
natural gas equivalent (1.6 billion barrels of oil equivalent) and major oil
and gas production activities in Asia and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
Delta Oil Company Limited (Saudi Arabia), 15 percent
Delta
Oil Company Limited, a private Saudi-owned company, was founded by its
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Badr M. Al-Aiban. Mr. Al-Aiban
established the original Delta entity in Saudi Arabia in 1978, and its
activities have expanded significantly since its inception. Today, Delta and
its affiliates comprise a diversified group of companies involved in the
energy industry, real estate development, food processing and packaging,
soft drink bottling and distribution, agriculture and manufacturing. The
company's operations extend to Central Asia, South East Asia and other
countries in the Middle East. Delta has developed a number of strategic
alliances in the oil and gas industry. As a member of the Azerbaijan
International Operating Company (AIOC) and the North Absheron Operating
Company Limited (NAOC), Delta and its affiliates are involved in exploring
and developing oil fields in Azerbaijan, as well as other Central Asian
countries.
The Government of Turkmenistan, 7 percent
Since
declaring its independence from the USSR on October 27, 1991, Turkmenistan
has looked forward to increasing the economic strength of the new state. The
country has strived to build on its traditions, values and history to form a
political and economic system capable of increasing the well-being of its
people, and strengthening the sovereignty of Turkmenistan. The leadership of
Turkmenistan has met the challenge of reform head on, and has established
many channels for swift economic development. As an independent state,
Turkmenistan has much to offer to the Central Asian region and the
international community. By effectively using its natural resources,
continuing on a path of economic reform as can be seen in the agricultural
industry, and promoting its economic potential to attract foreign
investment, Turkmenistan can be assured of decades of successful economic
growth. The government believes that by seeking international investment,
technological and management support for its country, Turkmenistan can play
a major role as the economic catalyst for the Central Asian region, and join
the world leaders in the distribution of oil and gas.
Indonesia
Petroleum, LTD. (INPEX) (Japan), 6.5 percent
Indonesia Petroleum,
LTD. (INPEX), a Tokyo-based company, has been engaged in the exploration and
development of petroleum resources, mainly in Indonesia, since 1966 in order
to ensure a continued stable supply of energy resources to Japan. With its
core activity area in Indonesia, INPEX is expanding its activities in East
Asia, Oceania, CIS, the Middle East and Africa. INPEX and its subsidiaries
are currently producing 280,000 BOEPD equity oil and gas in Indonesia,
Australia and UAE.
ITOCHU Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. (CIECO) (Japan),
6.5 percent
ITOCHU Oil Exploration Co., Ltd. (CIECO) was formed in
1972 and is now involved in the exploration, development and production of
hydrocarbons in Indonesia, U.K. North Sea, Australia, Pakistan, CIS
Countries, Yemen, Oman and Gabon. CIECO is the core company responsible for
all Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production activities within the
subsidiaries and associates of ITOCHU Corporation, the largest trading
company in Japan. With maximum utilization to ITOCHU's worldwide network,
CIECO is well placed to continue to expand its foreign activities in the
future.
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (Korea), 5
percent
Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. was
established in 1947, and its major role was rebuilding Korea's
infrastructure. Growing rapidly during the early 1960s, Hyundai built dams,
bridges, buildings and tunnels, as well as industrial plants that were
desperately needed. Since it launched into the international market in 1968,
Hyundai has taken a place among top global general contractors, with
approximately US$32 billion construction orders through 1996. As the core
company of Hyundai Business Group, Hyundai has set the pace for the Hyundai
Business Group which is now a US$87 billion multi-national conglomerate
specializing in engineering and construction, automobiles, shipbuilding,
robotics, electronics, petrochemicals, aerospace and trading.
The
Crescent Group (Pakistan), 3.5 percent
The Crescent Group, in
business for more than 50 years, is the premier industrial and financial
conglomerate in Pakistan. More than 35 independent companies operating
across Pakistan form the nucleus of the group and are leaders in textiles,
jute, sugar, engineering, steel, investment banking, insurance, leasing and
software development. The Crescent Group employs over 15,000 people and
contributes to one percent of GNP of the country and over two percent of
market capitalization of Pakistan. Strategic alliances have helped position
the Crescent Group as a leader in its core businesses, such as textile and
textile made-ups. Crescent is in partnership with some of the most
well-known corporations from the United States and Europe. The Group puts
heavy emphasis on keeping its projects environment-friendly, promotes
education, and spends considerably on the development of human talent in
safe working conditions.
Project Overview
International
Pipeline Consortium
Six international companies and the Government
of Turkmenistan are forming an international pipeline consortium, Central
Asia Gas Pipeline, Ltd. (CentGas) to develop a natural gas pipeline that
will link Turkmenistan's vast natural gas reserves with the growing markets
of Pakistan and possibly India. This major new source of fuel will
supplement indigenous natural gas supply. An efficient, clean-burning fuel,
natural gas can be economically and safely transported by pipeline over long
distances, and priced competitively with alternate fuels.
The
Resource
Dauletabad Field is one of the largest gas fields in the
world. DeGolyer & MacNaughton, an internationally recognized petroleum
engineering firm, has thoroughly evaluated the field's reserves. These
evaluations clearly show that the field's resources are adequate for project
needs, assuming production rates of roughly 1.5 billion cubic feet of gas
per day (15 billion cubic meters of gas per year) for 30 years or more. The
Government of Turkmenistan has guaranteed deliverability of 25 trillion
cubic feet (709 billion cubic meters) of natural gas exclusively for this
project. Much or all of this gas is expected to come from the Dauletabad
Field.
The Market
Forecasts based on reasonable gas
purchase, sales price and other assumptions show sufficient demand for the
imported gas at prices that support the project's economic viability. Market
analyses indicate that Pakistan's electric power generation market will be
the main consumer of the imported gas.
The Route
The 48-inch
diameter pipeline will extend 790 miles (1,271 kilometers) from the
Afghanistan-Turkmenistan border, generally follow the Herat-to-Kandahar Road
through Afghanistan, cross the Pakistan border in the vicinity of Quetta,
and terminate in Multan, Pakistan, where it will tie into an existing
pipeline system. Turkmenistan will construct a pipeline that will link with
the CentGas line at the border and stretch approximately 105 miles (169
kilometers) to the Dauletabad Field. A potential 400-mile (644-kilometer)
extension from Multan to New Delhi also is under consideration. Estimated
cost of the project is US$1.9 billion for the segment to Pakistan, and an
additional US$600 million for the extension to India.
Inter-Government Support
The project enjoys strong support
from the governments and leadership of the three countries directly involved
and has also attracted the interest of other countries. Turkmenistan and
Pakistan have demonstrated inter-government support through various
memorandums of understanding.
Regional Benefits
The project
offers numerous long- and short-term benefits to the region. It will link
plentiful supplies of clean-burning natural gas with growing regional
markets, employ thousands of local people, foster regional cooperation, and
enhance trade, transportation and communication. The development of
pipeline-related infrastructure also will create opportunities for economic
growth in other industries. In addition to regional advantages, the pipeline
offers specific benefits to the countries involved. Turkmenistan will reach
new markets with its plentiful gas reserves, while Pakistan gains a reliable
source of clean-burning fuel to drive its economic growth. Afghanistan will
earn extensive economic benefits from the pipeline, both during construction
and over the life of the project.
Source: Central Asia Gas Pipeline,
Ltd.
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