Oil Industry Development Plan

East Africa had finally discovered oil, and Ernst breathed a sigh of relief. The beginning of everything was always difficult; only by taking the first step could East Africa's future energy security be held in its own hands.

At least for the next few decades, East Africa's energy security was assured. First, there was coal—enough for East Africa's own use. The coal resources of South Africa, Zimbabwe, or Botswana would not be considered poor even in Europe. Now that oil had been discovered, though the reserves were still unclear, where there was a first oil well, there would be a second, and there would be more and more in the future.

What mattered more now was how to make use of this oil. East Africa truly had zero foundation in this regard. Previously, East Africa's refined petroleum products had basically been imported from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Romania, and the United States.

Thus, East Africa essentially had no petroleum industry, which required the assistance of the Hohenzollern Conglomerate, as well as the return of East African students studying abroad to oversee the relevant theoretical research.

Cooperation between the Hohenzollern Conglomerate and the East African government was a common sight in East Africa. Together, they had shaped East Africa's industrial landscape, and this time was no exception.

"Your Highness, the military has already taken control of the oil field in Turkana Province. We will do our utmost to keep this news contained within the country. Moreover, although Turkana Province is also a border province, to its north lie the Abyssinian Empire and the Ethiopian Highlands, with mountains serving as a barrier. Therefore, the oil field in this location is highly favorable for us to continue keeping it secret."

The East African military attached tremendous importance to the oil field. Along with it,