Core Viewpoint - The China Securities Hong Kong 300 Infrastructure Index (H300 Infrastructure) has shown positive performance, with a 2.81% increase over the past month, a 5.08% increase over the past three months, and an 11.50% increase year-to-date [2] Group 1: Index Performance - The H300 Infrastructure Index is currently reported at 1935.88 points [1] - The index reflects the overall performance of listed companies in various sectors such as banking, transportation, resources, infrastructure, logistics, and leisure [2] Group 2: Index Composition - The top ten weighted companies in the H300 Infrastructure Index are: China Mobile (33.75%), Cheung Kong (8.46%), CLP Holdings (8.25%), China Telecom (5.48%), Hong Kong and China Gas (4.88%), Power Assets Holdings (4.68%), China Unicom (3.86%), ENN Energy (3.12%), China Resources Power (2.53%), and CK Infrastructure Holdings (2.48%) [2] - The index is composed entirely of companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, with a sector breakdown of 53.10% in telecommunications services, 41.42% in utilities, 4.22% in construction and decoration, and 1.27% in transportation [2] Group 3: Index Adjustment Mechanism - The index samples are adjusted biannually, with adjustments implemented on the next trading day following the second Friday of June and December [3] - Weight factors are generally fixed until the next scheduled adjustment, with special circumstances allowing for temporary adjustments [3]

Investment Rating - The report initiates coverage with a "Buy" rating for Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited [5] Core Views - The company has a robust profit and cash flow base from its Hong Kong gas business, while its growth-oriented businesses provide new momentum for expansion [2][18] - The flexible pricing adjustment mechanism is a key reason for the high profit margins in the Hong Kong gas business [2][34] - The company is expanding its gas business in mainland China, with significant growth in sales volume and recovery of profit margins [4][57] Summary by Sections Hong Kong Gas Business - The gas tariff consists of an effective charging table and fuel adjustment fee, with a tiered pricing model that encourages higher consumption [2][28] - Hong Kong's natural gas consumption has remained stable, with a projected consumption of 27,159 TJ (approximately 730 million cubic meters) in 2024, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 0.1% [3][35] - The EBIT for the Hong Kong utility business has been stable, with a projected increase to nearly HKD 50 billion in 2024, resulting in an EBIT margin of 46.3% [3][48] Mainland Gas Business - The company has expanded its mainland gas business since 1994, with sales volume increasing from 19.5 billion cubic meters in 2017 to 36.36 billion cubic meters in 2024, representing a CAGR of 9.3% [4][51] - The unit sales price difference in the mainland gas business has improved to HKD 0.52 per cubic meter by the end of 2024 [4][60] Growth-Oriented Businesses - The renewable energy business, primarily through the subsidiary Honghua Smart Energy, has seen rapid growth, with a compound annual growth rate of 154% in distributed photovoltaic installations from 2021 to 2024 [74] - The company is actively developing green methanol and hydrogen fuel supply, with significant production targets set for 2028 [81][84] Financial Projections - The company is expected to achieve revenues of HKD 578.1 billion, HKD 605.6 billion, and HKD 632.8 billion from 2025 to 2027, with respective year-on-year growth rates of 4.2%, 4.7%, and 4.5% [5][92] - The net profit forecast for the same period is HKD 61.6 billion, HKD 65.9 billion, and HKD 69.4 billion, with year-on-year growth rates of 7.9%, 6.9%, and 5.4% [5][92]

在全球能源结构加速转型与"双碳"目标深入推进的背景下，中国天然气产业在保障能源安全、推动绿色转型中承担着愈发重要的角色，国内产量稳步增 长、进口规模持续扩大、管网基础设施不断完善。随着国内天然气市场体制改革进入深水区，产供销储体系建设和"全国一张网"步伐加快，市场供应呈现 多主体、多渠道特征，市场充分竞争的格局逐步形成。 "未来希望通过降低终端用能成本，提升能源可负担性，构建长期可持续的燃气行业生态。"香港中华煤气行政总裁黄维义在第29届世界燃气大会上表示。 作为香港中华煤气气源供应链业务承接体的港华气源，在成立之初就明确了"保供降本"的基本目标，为城燃业务发展激发内生动能，以一体化、协同化、 多元化业务模式，创造可持续的供应链价值。基于集团稳固的下游市场和较均衡的产业链布局，一方面争取上游优质资源，有效整合项目资产，持续优化 气源结构；另一方面加强集团统筹，降低气源成本，提升保供能力。 深化需求统筹，凝聚行业合力 气源供应多样化和贸易门槛降低，提升资源保障能力和储气调峰能力，正成为行业发展的重要趋势。对城燃集团而言，这有助于其获得更多气源自主选择 权，提升议价能力，同时也对气源统筹、需求消纳、内外协作能力提 ...

Core Viewpoint - Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited (00003.HK) has shown resilience in its stock performance, reaching a near one-year high, while also demonstrating significant net inflow of capital, indicating investor confidence in the company's future prospects [1] Company Overview - Established in 1862, Hong Kong and China Gas Company is the oldest public utility in Hong Kong and one of the largest energy suppliers in the region, with world-class management and operations [1] - The company has evolved from supplying gas for street lighting to providing safe and reliable energy solutions across various sectors in Hong Kong [1] Market Expansion - The company entered the mainland market in 1994 and currently operates over 970 projects across 29 provincial regions in China, including renewable energy solutions such as solar photovoltaic systems, urban pipeline gas, and water supply [1] - Recent initiatives focus on clean energy solutions, including hydrogen energy, marine green methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel, aligning with the company's vision for carbon neutrality [1]

粤港澳即将共同承办第十五届全国运动会(十五运会)和全国第十二届残疾人运动会暨第九届特殊奥林匹克运动会(残特奥会)，香港中华煤气大力支持及赞 助，并提供氢能相关方案，为区域体育和绿色城市发展作出积极贡献。 日前，香港中华煤气营运总裁—香港业务郑晓光出席十五运会和残特奥会倒计时100日香港赛区活动，与香港特区行政长官李家超、中央人民政府驻香港 特区联络办公室主任周霁、及十五运会组织委员会副主任兼秘书长、广东省委常委王曦等嘉宾共同迎接此次国家体育盛事。 香港中华煤气营运总裁 — 香港业务郑晓光 ( 左七 ) 出席第十五届全国运动会和全国第十二届残疾人运动会暨第九届特殊奥林匹克运动会倒计时 100 日活动 ( 香 港赛区 ) 。 ( 香港特区政府新闻处图片 ) 作为十五运会和残特奥会香港赛区银贡献机构，香港中华煤气全力支持赛事，提供低碳能源方案，实践大会「绿色办赛」理念，推动香港迈向可持续发展 的绿色城市。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Bid International Holdings (01949) has announced the sale of 159,000 shares of CLP Holdings (00002) and 1,292,000 shares of Hong Kong and China Gas (00003) on August 8, 2025, to optimize its surplus funds for better returns [1] Group 1 - The company sold 159,000 shares of CLP Holdings and 1,292,000 shares of Hong Kong and China Gas [1] - The sale is part of the company's strategy to maintain a certain level of surplus funds to meet operational needs [1] - The company aims to invest in highly liquid and low-volatility listed securities to ensure immediate liquidity when necessary [1] Group 2 - The company is actively seeking investment opportunities with potential value to provide stable returns and long-term capital gains [1]

Core Viewpoint - Bid International Holdings (01949) announced the sale of certain listed securities on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including 159,000 shares of CLP Holdings (00002) and 1,292,000 shares of Hong Kong and China Gas (00003) on August 8, 2025 [1] Group 1 - The company maintains a certain level of surplus funds during its operational period to meet operational needs [1] - To maximize returns on surplus funds and for inventory purposes, the company invests in highly liquid and low-volatility listed securities, allowing for immediate liquidation when necessary [1] - The company is actively seeking investment opportunities with potential value to provide stable returns and long-term capital gains for the group [1]

Core Viewpoint - The meeting held on August 4 focused on strategic layout to seize new market opportunities and establish a solid foundation for business collaboration in the electricity sales sector [1][6]. Group 1: Business Collaboration Strategy - The meeting gathered over a hundred participants, including executives from Hong Kong and mainland gas companies, to comprehensively deploy electricity sales collaboration strategies in Jiangsu, Guangdong, Shandong, and Anhui provinces [4][6]. - The company emphasized that collaboration is essential for adapting to the evolving electricity market, with a focus on economic benefits and supporting energy storage and solar power businesses [6][13]. Group 2: Pilot Projects and Initial Success - A pilot project in the East China region commenced in June 2025, involving three companies from Jiangsu, which quickly achieved significant results in electricity sales collaboration [10][18]. - As of August 3, the signed electricity sales volume from gas enterprises in Jiangsu exceeded 2.5 billion kilowatt-hours, showcasing the effectiveness of the collaboration [10][18]. Group 3: Future Growth and Development - The company aims to leverage its operational advantages in the gas sector to enhance customer relationships and overall energy management capabilities [13][18]. - There is a strong belief in the potential for significant growth in new business areas, with a commitment to creating value through collaboration across various energy sectors [21][22].

格隆汇8月6日丨香港中华煤气(00003.HK)宣布，公司将于2025年8月20日（星期三）举行董事会会议， 董事会将于会议上通过议案（其中包括）批准公司及其附属公司截至2025年6月30日止六个月的未经审 核综合中期业绩及其发布，以及考虑派发中期股息（如有）。 ...

股份發行人及根據《上市規則》第十九B章上市的香港預託證券發行人的證券變動月報表 截至月份: 2025年7月31日 狀態: 新提交 致：香港交易及結算所有限公司 公司名稱: 香港中華煤氣有限公司 呈交日期: 2025年8月6日 I. 法定/註冊股本變動 不適用 FF301 第 1 頁 共 10 頁 v 1.1.1 FF301 II. 已發行股份及/或庫存股份變動 | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 | 不適用 | | 於香港聯交所上市 (註1) | 是 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00003 | 說明 | | | | | | | | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）數目 | | 庫存股份數目 | | 已發行股份總數 | | | 上月底結存 | | | 18,659,870,098 | | 0 | | 18,659,870,098 | | 增加 / 減少 (-) | | | 0 | | 0 | | | | 本月底結存 | | | 18,659,870,098 | | 0 | | 18,659,8 ...