Ernst is just an introduction; whether the Ottoman Empire accepts it is not his concern. It would be best if it succeeds; if not, there is Beibu Gulf as a fallback. Considering the current control and infiltration of oil-producing areas by East Africa, energy security is not a significant issue anymore.
Currently, most finished oil products in East Africa are mainly produced domestically, and Venezuela is opening new oil fields. Unless major changes occur in Venezuela, such as war factors, it will not have much impact on East Africa.
As for the countries that were initially important sources of oil for East Africa—Russia, Austria-Hungary, Romania, and the United States—they have all ceased exports to East Africa due to the European wars, which is the main reason why East Africa vigorously develops Venezuelan oil.
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