this man is not calm

Chapter 490 Different Route
It is not only about biodiesel refining, new energy, commodity trading market and channel cooperation, but also a project that is being conceived and is yet to be promoted, which is the pilot project of carbon credits.

Things like low-carbon and environmental protection cannot remain on paper forever. It is useless to just shout about it. There must be something real to be convincing.

According to the previous model, relying solely on subsidies to maintain the economy will sooner or later fail.

The problem of subsidy fraud, which continues despite repeated bans, also needs to be solved.

All in all, the companies, groups and individuals who earnestly implement energy conservation and emission reduction initiatives are not rewarded, while those who blatantly violate their commitments are not punished.

Benefits such as subsidies and tax incentives are only one aspect. There must be some tangible and easily cashable "sweetness" to truly be implemented.

Carbon credits are a concept that was born under such circumstances. For example, Jinxi Culture owns wind power and photovoltaic new energy power plants, which are given carbon credits according to installed capacity or power generation, and then traded publicly on a special platform. Automobile manufacturers, shipping companies, steel mills, smelters, electrolytic aluminum, coal chemical and other high-energy-consuming and high-emission entities must be forced to suspend production after using up the "indicators" for the year, unless they produce new energy vehicles that meet the standards, produce environmentally friendly energy or have new energy power stations, etc., which can earn carbon credits and continue to maintain production.

Or... buy carbon credits directly in the trading market to meet your own needs.

To put it simply, it means collecting "carbon tax" from high-emission companies to compensate for the losses of environmentally friendly companies.

To some extent, it would be much more intuitive if this approach could be fully implemented and the benefits of low-carbon environmental protection could be quantified into points using rules that are recognized by everyone, and publicly traded and priced in the form of financial derivatives.

Given the current domestic situation, large-scale promotion is certainly impossible, but it can be tried on a small scale. The commodity trading market that is being prepared happens to have almost no financial derivatives for customers to choose from, and carbon credits, a newly launched experimental product, can happen to be one of the underlying assets.

It is hard to say whether it will succeed or not. Jin Shang himself tends to be optimistic, and the signs of the "golden finger" reaction are also quite good.

"Ashan, you have spent too much energy on this."

"There's nothing I can do. As the company grows, many of our operations must get to the heart of the matter. As a boss, I have to be more cautious. If I make a wrong decision, there may not even be any hope of making up for it."

Jin Shang calmly explained,

"There are several thousand company transport vehicles, and the fuel consumption every moment is an astronomical figure. In addition, the data center is a big energy consumer, the fully enclosed intensive breeding farms and greenhouse ecological agricultural bases, and the semi-automatic breeding and cultivation center use too much electricity. Moreover, there is no possibility of reduction, and it will become more and more exaggerated in the future."

All human activities can ultimately be attributed to the cost of energy acquisition and its utilization efficiency.

Wind power and photovoltaic power are an important fulcrum. The southwest region has high reserves of natural gas and petroleum gas and low costs, and has a solid foundation for the development of dual-fuel vehicles. Central China, East China and South China need to consider the trend of electrification more. In Shanxi, Shaanxi, Gansu and Central Plains, the phenomenon of abundant coal, little oil and lack of gas is very obvious, and there is sufficient motivation to develop methanol fuel. As for North China, Northeast China and the Bohai Rim region, resources are relatively balanced and the difficulty of obtaining them is not much different. What needs to be considered is the impact caused by the overly cold climate.

“Relying on oil companies is one thing, but developing new energy independently is a gamble on the future direction?”

"Yes! It's not that difficult actually. The results of the climate summit have come out. It just depends on when to implement them."

"Is it possible that this is just a cover?"

"Maybe! However, no matter what others do, we must take it seriously. This is a godsend opportunity to occupy the commanding heights of development rights."

His eyes seemed to have seen through the mist of time, and Jin Shang responded leisurely,

"Do you know why diesel cars in Europe and the United States were able to occupy more than 40% of the market? Diesel engines are obviously highly efficient. At the same mileage, fuel consumption is 30% lower than gasoline. Emission problems can also be reduced through technical means. As for the defect of slightly poor comfort, it has been almost overcome. As a result, there is almost no diesel private car market in China. After trying once or twice and returning empty-handed, the big manufacturers have given up..."

"Why? If there are too many major defects, it shouldn't be difficult to promote diesel cars. As for the minor flaws, considering the current market where supply exceeds demand, it is simply incredible."

Diesel is cheaper than gasoline, is less flammable, less explosive, safer, has a longer shelf life, and has lower maintenance costs, but its acceleration performance is really lackluster.

But market share shouldn’t be dispensable, right?

"After all, our domestic reserves and production are still mainly based on heavy crude oil, which is much more expensive than the Middle East and the Caribbean. Although self-produced diesel is more expensive than gasoline, most of it is used to supply daily needs to maintain social operations, such as logistics, infrastructure, shipping, etc. The rest is mostly consumed by large and medium-sized enterprises like us, leaving little room for private cars."

There are some places that need to be kept secret. Although Jin Shang did not say it clearly, Zhang Yunying could guess it.

Since diesel has so many benefits, it must have a wide range of uses, which establishes its positioning as a strategic material. This is completely different from gasoline which mainly serves the needs of the people.

From the source, civilian diesel cars are not one of the directions encouraged for development. Their prices have already been pushed a bit high for commercial use by enterprises. Some regions encourage the use of diesel and offer consumption tax concessions, but in some areas there is still a phenomenon of inverted diesel and gasoline prices.

At present, the international crude oil price is very low and it is not particularly obvious. In a few years, with the development of the economy, the situation will become very clear.

Diesel private cars are not without a future, but they can only be subordinate and an important supplement. It is difficult for them to become mainstream. In addition to the low recognition among the people, there are also macro-level obstacles. High emissions are only one of the more important factors.

Therefore, Jin Shang will take diesel vehicles (trucks and engineering vehicles) as the basis and find a new way to open up gaps in dual-fuel vehicles, flexible-fuel vehicles and electric hybrid vehicles.

Not only the domestic passenger car (private car) market, the global market is almost saturated, and the market share has long been divided up by major manufacturers. Even old brands like Panda Automobile find it difficult to gain a foothold, so there is no room for Jin Shang to make a move. It can only gain a foothold in market segments and niche fields that others look down upon or seem to have no future, and then consider future development.

As the two were chatting, the team leader of machine maintenance finished his work and came to Jin Shang to report. Zhang Yunying then called the farm's technical backbone to explain the work plan for the next few days.

After the busy work came to an end, Zhang Yunying, who was about to ask Jin Shang to take a rest, was patted on the shoulder, and a slightly frivolous and cheerful female voice came from him.

"Big brother..."

"It is you!"

Seeing his sister Zhang Yu approaching with a joking face, Zhang Yunying responded with what he had expected.

"Tired of playing? I don't know what you're thinking. When I was in my hometown, I was always thinking about moving to a big city. But after a few years in Beijing, I got tired of being a big star and came back to drive a tractor for fun."

"Isn't this just because I have nothing to do? Besides, this is called not forgetting my original intention and returning home in glory."

"Forget it. If your mother knew about this, she would definitely scold you severely for your ungirly behavior."

"Isn't it okay if she doesn't know?"

Zhang Wu didn't take it seriously and said casually,

"I'm rich now. I can secretly buy a house and live in it by myself. It doesn't matter if I don't go home."

"You wish? Do you think you can be independent if you don't have to ask your family for pocket money?"

The eldest brother Zhang Yunying sneered, "Go back and stay here honestly. Don't delay your schoolwork. You are already the most educated person in the Zhang family besides our mom. The poor student who failed the math test back then can actually be promoted to a bachelor's degree. It's outrageous."

No matter how big a singer, the big house, or the big money he makes, it is of no use when he returns to his hometown. But if he is introduced as a famous college student, the old father Zhang Hua will be proud.

Nowadays, although universities have a tendency to expand enrollment, it has not yet reached the point of flooding, and the value of academic qualifications is extremely high.

Not to mention undergraduates, serious college students and even technical secondary school students can be considered high-level talents in many small counties.

"I'm not feeling well. Can I take a leave to rest? I still have many business activities in the second half of the year..."

"That's all fake. If you fail, you'll be in trouble. Last semester, you barely passed. If I hadn't found someone to cram for a few days, I'd probably have to take a make-up exam."

"I know what's going on. I don't need to be reminded."

Zhang Yu, who was a little embarrassed, said stubbornly,
"Just watch out, I will definitely not give our mom a chance to lose her temper next time."

"The main thing is that she has to look like a girl, otherwise, it's hard to look at her. At this age, it's almost time to be serious. You see, Ah Shang is getting married next year, and my mother is a little anxious."

After worrying about my son, I now worry about my daughter. It’s so hard to find a partner!

"I know, I know!"

Zhang Yu waved his hand impatiently and changed the subject.

"Didn't I say that if you need to find an endorsement for your products at home, let me do it. I'll give you a discount. Why do you specifically look for someone else?"

"It's not appropriate. As a girl, you should pay attention to your image."

"Is it because my mother doesn't agree? I just knew it..."

"It's just normal business dealings. You... forget it. I won't say any more. I'll see if I can get you a juice drink ambassador, and arrange for you to be on bus, subway billboards, and buildings."

"It's all right. If nothing works, I can even shoot a tractor commercial."

Making money is secondary. Zhang Yu, who has been a useless "wild girl" at home for so many years, wants her family the most, especially her mother's recognition. She wants to be able to help everyone and no longer be a street urchin who wanders around and does nothing serious.

As for making money by being a star, for the Zhang family and Jin Lanyun, it's just for fun and they don't need that.

The two sisters were chatting when Jin Shang's voice came closer and closer.

"What are you talking about? It's so mysterious?"

"Just a few words, are you done with your work?"

Zhang Yunying looked at the weather and decided it was almost time to retreat, but of course the machines could not be stopped.

The requirements for large agricultural machinery are different from those for private cars. As the saying goes, "maintain an army for a thousand days and use it for a moment." Even if the cost is a little higher, we must ensure that it does not fail at the critical moment.

"The team is still very reliable. I just came here to recognize the people and take a look at the real things. By the way, in September in Tanghai, it's already very cold in the morning and evening..."

"The ground in my hometown is covered with frost. Winter is coming soon."

Zhang Yu, who had recently returned to his hometown to reunite with his childhood friends, couldn't help but mutter.

Julunbo is indeed cold, with more than five months of severe cold in a year. The winter can even last as long as seven months, starting from late October to early November, and not until May of the following year when spring comes and flowers bloom. In some areas, the extreme low temperature can even reach more than minus 50 degrees Celsius.

It was really not easy for my aunt's family to make a name for themselves through agriculture and animal husbandry in such a place. They also suffered a lot. No wonder Zhang Yu was determined to develop in the warm metropolis in the south. The days of "hibernation" were too long and too boring for young people.

"Will you go back with me tomorrow?"

"Okay! Brother, you need to stay for a few more days..."

"I'll go back next week. I won't feel at ease until the winter wheat is planted. Next year, I'll plan to plant a crop of sorghum or soybeans and take care of the land..."

"I looked around and my colleagues nearby seemed to be even more radical!"

Jin Shang calmly told the news he had just heard.
“The yield per mu is much higher.”

"It's just a means of overdrawing the 'power of the earth'."

Zhang Yunying curled his lips in disdain and said,

"Nowadays, there are still some quick-success methods. In two or three years, the fertility of the land can be completely squeezed out, leaving desertified, salinized or hardened barren land. It is unknown how long it will take to recover. The investment and loss are too great, and it is obviously not worth the loss. However, if the contract is only for three to five years, the benefits can be maximized in a short period of time, and no matter whether it lives or dies in the future, then those things will not be cared about."

Different strategies, different attitudes. For example, Jin Shang and Zhang Yunying adhere to the path of sustainable development, but not everyone thinks so, especially when the land they lease is not their own, they will not cherish it so much.

"No wonder!"

Not only now, Jin Shang had also heard similar news in his previous life.
"It's better to let us take care of it than to waste it."

"Just take care of yourself. Let's not talk about that. Ah Shang, what kind of crops do you think will have a better market? I saw that your plan included a lot of cotton planting. Will that be very profitable in the next few years?"

"I am optimistic about it, but I want to try cottonseed oil. There is a lot of potential in the oil field in the future!"

The recognition of cottonseed oil among the domestic people is very low, and it is no wonder that not many people in the world like it. Looking back at history, this thing does have a bad record.

To be honest, from a scientific point of view, after refined cottonseed oil has been stripped of harmful substances such as cottonphenol, its quality and nutrition can be considered top-notch in the edible oil field, but its production is limited and it cannot be sold at a high price.

(End of this chapter)