Core Viewpoint - The 29th World Gas Conference highlighted the importance of natural gas as a "bridge energy" in the transition to a green and low-carbon economy, with China Gas Holdings Limited focusing on technological innovation and the shift towards renewable energy [2][3]. Group 1: Company Strategy and Operations - China Gas has established a comprehensive energy service model, primarily focusing on pipeline natural gas, while also engaging in LNG, LPG, smart energy services, electricity, and renewable energy [3]. - The company has actively participated in the "coal-to-gas" initiative to combat air pollution, completing over 8 million rural gas conversions across several provinces by the end of 2024 [3]. - China Gas has developed the first domestic small propane storage gas supply system based on inherent safety and digital operation management, holding numerous patents [3][4]. Group 2: Technological Innovation and Development - The company is positioning itself as a "green city operator," emphasizing the development of electricity and renewable energy to facilitate energy transition and multi-energy collaboration [4]. - China Gas is focusing on low-carbon and efficient energy solutions through the integration of various energy sources and advanced digital technologies for energy management [4]. Group 3: Industry Engagement and Future Outlook - Participation in the World Gas Conference allowed China Gas to showcase its innovative business achievements and establish partnerships, signaling its commitment to energy transition and low-carbon services [5]. - The conference, held in Beijing for the first time since its inception in 1931, attracted over 3,000 representatives and is seen as a significant event for the global gas industry [5].

Core Viewpoint - The global LNG market has entered a growth phase, with a significant increase in the number of LNG receiving station projects under construction and in operation, leading to intensified industry competition [1] Group 1: Industry Trends - By 2030, China's dependence on natural gas imports is expected to exceed 50%, with a substantial portion of this demand relying on LNG [2] - China Gas, as a leading player in the industry, operates over 660 city gas projects across 29 provinces, with an annual natural gas supply and trade scale exceeding 40 billion cubic meters [2] Group 2: Operational Strategies - The company has established long-term supply contracts of 3 million tons per year and has strategically selected LNG receiving stations to ensure stable gas supply [2] - The selection methodology for receiving stations is based on five dimensions: location layout, operational capability, commercial flexibility, circulation efficiency, and policy coordination [2] Group 3: Ideal Characteristics of LNG Receiving Stations - Ideal LNG receiving stations should have strong unloading capacity, efficient gasification, and liquid loading capabilities, as well as comprehensive emergency response capabilities [3] - The operational conditions should include effective communication with users regarding inventory levels, daily loading quantities, and gasification volumes to enhance operational efficiency [3] Group 4: Future Directions - The debate at WGC2025 aims to provide direction for optimizing LNG receiving station operations and addressing future challenges, with the potential to accelerate resource integration and technological innovation in the industry [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the power and natural gas sectors, indicating a favorable investment environment for renewable energy and gas companies [2][10]. Core Insights - The Shandong provincial government has introduced its first local guidelines for the marketization of renewable energy pricing, which is expected to stabilize returns for existing projects and provide a model for other provinces [5][7]. - Global natural gas prices have seen a slight rebound due to tightening supply and increased demand for LNG exports, with specific price movements noted in various regions [10][19]. - The report highlights the potential for LNG import prices to decrease further in the second half of 2025, benefiting downstream gas companies [11][29]. Summary by Sections 1. Power Sector: Shandong's New Energy Market Guidelines - Shandong's new energy pricing reform outlines that existing projects will participate in market pricing at a rate of 0.3949 yuan per kWh, aligning with the provincial coal benchmark price [5][6]. - The guidelines emphasize strong connectivity with existing policies, ensuring stability for existing projects while introducing competitive elements for new projects [6][7]. - The implementation of these guidelines is expected to serve as a model for other provinces, enhancing the operational efficiency and market strategies of renewable energy companies [7][8]. 2. Natural Gas: Global Demand and Price Rebound - As of May 9, 2025, the Henry Hub spot price in the U.S. was $3.22/mmBtu, reflecting a weekly increase of 3.84%, while European prices also saw a rise due to supply constraints and seasonal demand [10][19]. - The report notes that the overall LNG import cost in China has remained below 4000 yuan per ton, with a significant decrease of 18.4% from the year's peak [11][29]. - The anticipated decline in international oil prices is expected to further lower LNG import prices in China, benefiting city gas companies [11][29]. 3. Weekly Market Review - The public utilities, environmental protection, power equipment, and gas sectors outperformed the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index during the review period [35]. 4. Company and Industry Dynamics - Recent developments include the issuance of competitive configuration announcements for renewable energy projects in various provinces, indicating ongoing investment and growth in the sector [44][46]. - The report also highlights significant corporate announcements, including financing and profit distribution plans from key players in the energy sector, reflecting a proactive approach to capital management and shareholder returns [48][49].

香 港 交 易 及 結 算 所 有 限 公 司 及 香 港 聯 合 交 易 所 有 限 公 司 對 本 公 告 之 內 容 概 不 負 責，對 其 準 確 性 或 完 整 性 亦 不 發 表 任 何 聲 明，並 明 確 表 示 概 不 就 因 本 公 告 全 部 或 任 何 部 份 內 容 而 產 生 或 因 倚 賴 該 等 內 容 而 引 致 之 任 何 損 失 承 擔 任 何 責 任。 CHINA GAS HOLDINGS LIMITED 中國燃氣控股有限公司 * （於百慕達註冊成立之有限公司） （股 份 代 號：384） 截至二零二四年十二月三十一日止年度及 截至二零二五年三月三十一日止三個月之 中燃投資有限公司的財務資料 本公告乃中國燃氣控股有限公司*（「本公司」，連 同 其 附 屬 公 司，合 稱「本集團」）自願作 出。 本公司全資附屬公司中燃投資有限公司（「中燃投資」）在中華人民共和國（「中 國」）已發行 若 干 票 據 及 債 券。截 至 本 公 告 的 日 期，中 燃 投 資 已 發 行 的 票 據 及 債 券 總 餘 額 為 人 民 幣60 億 元。 根 據 中 國 相 關 規 則 及 法 ...

Core Viewpoint - The Hang Seng High Dividend Yield Index (HSSCHKY) has shown positive performance, with significant increases in constituent stocks, indicating a potential recovery in the Hong Kong real estate market and overall economic stability [2]. Group 1: Market Performance - As of April 25, 2025, the HSSCHKY index rose by 0.85%, with notable increases in stocks such as China Resources Land (4.64%) and China Overseas Development (3.76%) [2]. - The Bosera Hang Seng High Dividend ETF (513690) increased by 1.20%, with a latest price of 0.93 yuan and a trading volume of 16.6197 million yuan [2]. - Over the past year, the Bosera Hang Seng High Dividend ETF has seen an average daily trading volume of 78.9566 million yuan [2]. Group 2: Economic Measures - A recent State Council meeting focused on stabilizing employment and the economy, emphasizing the need to maintain a stable stock market and promote healthy development in the real estate sector [2]. - Despite a slight decline in new home sales and falling second-hand home prices, historical trends suggest that the real estate sector often rebounds before the fundamentals stabilize, supported by strong expectations for new policies [2]. Group 3: ETF Performance Metrics - The Bosera Hang Seng High Dividend ETF has a current size of 3.731 billion yuan, with net inflows remaining balanced recently [3]. - The ETF's net value increased by 22.27% over the past year, with a maximum monthly return of 24.18% since inception [3]. - The ETF's Sharpe ratio for the past year is 1.48, indicating a favorable risk-adjusted return [3]. Group 4: Index Composition - As of April 24, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the HSSCHKY index account for 28.32% of the index, with Yanzhou Coal Mining (4.39%) and Hang Lung Properties (3.38%) being the most significant [4][6].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the gas industry [1] Core Views - Concerns over economic recession due to tariffs have led to a significant drop in US gas prices, while tariffs have temporarily halted the recovery of European gas prices, with domestic prices remaining stable [1][10] - The report highlights a supply-demand analysis indicating a 2.1% week-on-week increase in total gas supply in the US, while total demand increased by 7% week-on-week [15][17] - The report emphasizes the ongoing adjustments in pricing mechanisms and the gradual recovery of demand in the domestic market [50][51] Price Tracking - As of April 17, 2025, US HH gas prices decreased by 20.6%, European TTF prices increased by 6.8%, and domestic LNG prices remained stable with a week-on-week change of -0.5% [10][12] - The average total supply of natural gas in the US reached 1,124 billion cubic feet per day, with a year-on-year increase of 6.3% [15] Supply and Demand Analysis - The report notes that the US gas market is experiencing a week-on-week price drop of 20.6% due to tariff-induced inflation concerns, while total demand has increased by 7% [15][17] - In Europe, gas consumption for March 2025 was 60.5 billion cubic meters, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.8% [17] Pricing Progress - The report indicates that 61% of cities have implemented residential pricing adjustments, with an average increase of 0.20 yuan per cubic meter [39] - The pricing mechanism is expected to continue evolving, with potential for further adjustments in the future [39] Important Events - The report details the increase of tariffs on US LNG to 140%, noting that the impact on supply is limited due to the small proportion of US LNG in China's total imports [46] - Ongoing negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict are highlighted as a significant factor influencing European gas supply dynamics [49] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies that can optimize costs and benefit from the evolving pricing mechanisms, particularly highlighting New Energy and China Gas as key players [50][51] - It suggests monitoring companies with strong long-term contracts and flexible scheduling capabilities, such as Jiufeng Energy and Xin'ao [51]

随着4月的到来,中国燃气控股有限公司(简称"中国燃气")为期120余天的冬季保供攻坚战正式收官。在又 一个寒潮频发的冬季大考中,中国燃气统筹全国八大区域资源,以"政企协同稳供应、科技赋能强保障、民 生服务筑底线、应急攻坚破难题、精神传承守初心"五大维度构建保供体系,累计向近6000万户家庭供应 天然气超120亿立方米,实现"零安全责任事故、零投诉、零舆情、零断供"的"四零"目标,用扎实行动诠释 了能源保供先锋的责任担当。 而面对近年来国际气价持续高位震荡、国内部分地区气价严重倒挂的严峻挑战,中国燃气经过深入沟通, 与全国多个省份各级政府建立"政府+企业"常态化保供协作机制,签订超150份长效保供协议,其中华北区 域保供协议签订率已超99%,有效缓解了燃气企业购销倒挂压力,助力冬季保供圆满收官。 国家发改委多次点赞保供协议"河北模式",要求全国各地政府学习河北等地的先进做法,通过保供协议增 强燃气企业的保供能力和保供信心。4月2日,央视《正点财经》栏目播出关于天然气供需的相关报道,内 容聚焦中国燃气与济南章丘当地政府签订的保供协议,点赞政企携手保民生的责任担当。 在西北区域,乌兰察布中燃、乌蒙中燃等项目公司通过 ...

香 港 交 易 及 結 算 所 有 限 公 司 及 香 港 聯 合 交 易 所 有 限 公 司 對 本 公 告 的 內 容 概 不 負 責，對 其 準 確 性 或 完 整 性 亦 不 發 表 任 何 聲 明，並 明 確 表 示 概 不 對 因 本 公 告 全 部 或 任 何 部 份 內 容 而 產 生 或 因 倚 賴 該 等 內 容 而 引 致 的 任 何 損 失 承 擔 任 何 責 任。 CHINA GAS HOLDINGS LIMITED 中國燃氣控股有限公司 * （於百慕達註冊成立之有限公司） 安檢服務協議 於 二 零 二 五 年 三 月 二 十 八 日，本 公 司 與 電 子 商 務 訂 立 安 檢 服 務 協 議，據 此，壹 品 慧 集 團 同 意 向 母 集 團 提 供 為 母 集 團 客 戶 而 設 的 安 全 檢 查 服 務，期限自二零二五年四月一 日 起 至 二 零 二 八 年 三 月 三 十 一 日 止。 （股 份 代 號：384） 持續關連交易 增值產品採購協議 董 事 會 宣 佈，於 二 零 二 五 年 三 月 二 十 八 日，本公司與電子商務訂立增值產品採購協 議，據 此，壹 品 慧 ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [9] Core Views - The company is one of the largest urban gas companies in China, transitioning from rapid expansion to a stable operating phase, with a consistent dividend amount of HKD 2.72 billion over the past two years and a dividend yield of approximately 7% [2][4] - Benefiting from residential gas pricing adjustments and a decrease in upstream procurement costs, the company's gross margin is expected to recover; the contribution from gas connection projects has reached a low point, and it is anticipated that earnings per share (EPS) will resume growth starting from the fiscal year 2024/25 [2][4] - The current price-to-book (PB) and price-to-earnings (PE) valuations are still low, indicating potential for value re-evaluation [2][4] Summary by Sections Company Overview - The company is a leading integrated energy supply and service enterprise in China, with a market capitalization that has grown from approximately HKD 4 billion in early 2009 to HKD 36.8 billion by the end of 2024, reflecting an annualized growth rate of about 14.8% over 16 years [4][13] Sales Volume - In the fiscal year 2023, the total gas sales volume reached 41.7 billion cubic meters, with compound annual growth rates of 11.1% and 17.9% over the past five and ten years, respectively [5][40] - The market share of the company in China's natural gas consumption has increased from 4.9% in the 2014/15 fiscal year to 10.6% in the 2023/24 fiscal year [5][40] Sales Price - As of October 2024, approximately 62% of residential gas sales have been adjusted to market prices, with residential gas prices increasing from HKD 2.71 per cubic meter in 2022 to HKD 2.97 per cubic meter in 2023 [6][40] - The gross margin has gradually recovered, reaching HKD 0.50 per cubic meter in the 2023/24 fiscal year, with expectations to improve further in the following years [6][40] Connection Projects - The number of residential connections peaked at 5.43 million in the 2019/20 fiscal year but has been declining since then, with projections of 1.26 million, 1.12 million, and 0.98 million connections for the fiscal years 2024/25 to 2026/27 [7][40] Value-Added Services - The company’s value-added services achieved an operating profit of HKD 1.58 billion in the 2023/24 fiscal year, accounting for 23.6% of total revenue, with a year-on-year growth of 5.7% [8][40] - The company plans to spin off its value-added service platform, which is expected to enhance penetration rates significantly [8][40] Financial Analysis - The company is projected to achieve revenues of HKD 80.25 billion, HKD 79.74 billion, and HKD 79.76 billion for the fiscal years 2024/25 to 2026/27, with net profits of HKD 3.64 billion, HKD 4.19 billion, and HKD 4.71 billion, respectively [8][40]

联合研究丨港股公司深度丨中国燃气（0384.HK） [Table_Title] 中国燃气：高股息燃气龙头，顺价带动毛差回升 %% %% %% %% research.95579.com 1 丨证券研究报告丨 报告要点 [Table_Summary] 中国燃气是中国最大的城燃公司之一，从此前的跑马圈地式高速发展逐渐过渡到目前的稳健经 营阶段，近两年分红金额维持在 27.2 亿港元，股息率约 7%。受益于居民燃气顺价和上游采购 成本下降带来毛差修复；燃气接驳工程业绩占比已到低位，我们预计自 2024/25 财年开始将扭 转此前业绩大幅下滑的趋势，EPS 重新恢复增长。PB 和 PE 估值仍处低位，看好公司价值重 估机会。 分析师及联系人 [Table_Author] 徐科 张韦华 贾少波 SAC：S0490517090001 SAC：S0490517080003 SAC：S0490520070003 SFC：BUV415 SFC：BQT627 宋尚骞 SAC：S0490520110001 请阅读最后评级说明和重要声明 2 / 30 %% %% %% %% research.95579.com 2 中国燃气（038 ...