Report Industry Investment Rating There is no relevant content provided in the report. Core Viewpoints of the Report The chemical sector's prices have gradually rebounded from the bottom since the end of June, with the market trading on the expectation of supply - side tightening. The report focuses on "old - fashioned devices" in the chemical industry, which are defined as production devices that have reached their design service life or have been in actual operation for more than 20 years. By analyzing the old - fashioned device capacities of various chemical products and their characteristics, the report comprehensively assesses the potential supply and demand impacts and the probability of subsequent transformation for each chemical product [4]. Summary According to the Directory 1. Anti - involution and Definition of Old - fashioned Capacities - In July 2025, the Central Financial and Economic Commission's Sixth Meeting proposed to "legally and regulatoryly manage the disorderly low - price competition of enterprises, guide enterprises to improve product quality, and promote the orderly withdrawal of backward capacities", marking the possible start of a new round of supply - side reform in China. Industries such as photovoltaic, cement, steel, and automotive have responded [14]. - In June 2023, multiple departments jointly issued a notice to conduct a comprehensive assessment of old - fashioned devices in the petrochemical and chemical industries, requiring the submission of basic information by July 15 and assessment results and renovation suggestions by August 30 [15]. - On July 18, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stated that work plans for stabilizing growth in ten key industries, including steel, non - ferrous metals, and petrochemicals, were about to be introduced, aiming to adjust the structure, optimize supply, and eliminate backward capacities [16]. 2. Overview of the Proportion of Old - fashioned Device Capacities of Various Chemical Products - In the oil - chemical industry, old - fashioned capacities of propylene, pure benzene, butadiene, cis - butadiene rubber, PE, and PP account for a large proportion, mainly owned by the "Two Barrels of Oil", and the implementation progress may be slow. In the coal - chemical and chlor - alkali industries, caustic soda has the largest proportion, and urea also has a relatively large proportion. In the polyester industry chain, the old - fashioned capacity of staple fiber accounts for a relatively large proportion [19]. 3. Analysis of Old - fashioned Devices of Propylene and Its Downstream - The in - production old - fashioned capacity of propylene is 13.56 million tons per year, accounting for 17.9% of the total capacity, mainly concentrated in the "Two Barrels of Oil". The old - fashioned capacities of downstream products such as PP granules, PP powder, PO, etc., when converted into propylene demand, total 7.54 million tons per year. If the transformation and elimination of old - fashioned capacities of propylene and its downstream are realized, the supply reduction of propylene will be greater, which is bullish. However, the transformation or elimination rate may be slow, and the actual impact remains to be tracked [24][29][31]. 4. Analysis of Old - fashioned Devices of Styrene and Its Downstream - The in - production old - fashioned capacity of styrene is about 1.41 million tons per year, accounting for 6.4% of the total capacity, mainly concentrated in the "Two Barrels of Oil". The old - fashioned capacities of downstream EPS, PS, and ABS, when converted into styrene demand, total 4.13 million tons per year. Even with a conservative calculation of non - "Two Barrels of Oil" old - fashioned capacities and a 60% operating rate, the potential demand reduction of styrene is still greater than the in - production old - fashioned capacity. The downstream rectification probability is greater, which is bearish. It is advisable to short the EB - BZ spread at high prices [35][39][40]. 5. Analysis of Old - fashioned Devices of Pure Benzene and Its Downstream - The old - fashioned capacity of pure benzene is 4.07 million tons per year, accounting for 16% of the total capacity, mainly owned by the "Two Barrels of Oil". The old - fashioned capacities of downstream products such as styrene, phenol, and adipic acid, when converted into pure benzene demand, total 1.85 million tons per year. If the transformation and elimination of old - fashioned capacities of pure benzene and its downstream are realized, the supply reduction of pure benzene will be greater, which is bullish. However, in the short term, the impacts on both the supply and demand sides are limited [45][46][47]. 6. Analysis of Old - fashioned Devices of Methanol and Its Downstream - The in - production old - fashioned capacity of methanol is about 4.81 million tons per year, accounting for 4.5% of the total capacity, mainly state - owned, and 2.9% of the capacities are below 500,000 tons per year, increasing the probability of rectification. The old - fashioned capacities of downstream MTBE, acetic acid, and formaldehyde, when converted into methanol demand, total 2.39 million tons per year. If the transformation and elimination of old - fashioned capacities of methanol and its downstream are realized, the supply reduction of methanol will be greater, which is bullish, especially for the distant 01 contract [52][58][59]. 7. Analysis of Old - fashioned Devices in the Chlor - alkali Industry Chain 7.1 Calcium Carbide - The in - production old - fashioned capacity of calcium carbide is about 4.71 million tons per year, accounting for 11% of the total capacity. Most of the large - capacity devices have undergone technological transformation, and the expected elimination capacity of small - capacity devices accounts for only 3%, with a limited impact [60]. 7.2 PVC - The old - fashioned capacity of PVC is 3.335 million tons, accounting for 12% of the total capacity. The probability of elimination of ethylene - based PVC devices is relatively low, and attention should be paid to the 9% calcium - carbide - based devices. State - owned, private, and foreign - invested enterprises all have a certain proportion, and there is a certain possibility of transformation. However, the impact on the PVC capacity structure is limited, and the supply - side pressure is still large [65][66][79]. 7.3 Caustic Soda - The in - production old - fashioned capacity of caustic soda is about 14.24 million tons, accounting for 28.8% of the total capacity. Nationally, 11% of the capacities are below 200,000 tons, increasing the probability of rectification. The impact of the supply - side rectification on the caustic soda capacity structure remains to be observed [73].

Core Viewpoint - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) reported its operational data for the first half of 2025, showing mixed results in production and sales metrics compared to the same period in 2024 [2]. Production Metrics - The total oil and gas equivalent production reached 262.81 million barrels, reflecting a 2.0% increase from 257.66 million barrels in the first half of 2024 [2]. - Crude oil production was 140.04 million barrels, slightly down by 0.3% from 140.53 million barrels in the previous year [2]. - Domestic crude oil production increased by 0.2% to 126.73 million barrels, while overseas production decreased by 5.2% to 13.31 million barrels [2]. - Natural gas production rose by 5.1% to 736.28 billion cubic feet [2]. Refining and Chemical Production - Crude oil processing volume was 119.97 million tons, down 5.3% from 126.69 million tons in the first half of 2024 [2]. - Gasoline production decreased by 4.8% to 30.79 million tons, while diesel production saw a significant drop of 17.2% to 24.27 million tons [2]. - Kerosene production increased by 4.3% to 16.33 million tons, and chemical light oil production rose by 11.5% to 22.06 million tons [2]. - Ethylene production increased by 16.4% to 7,563 thousand tons, and synthetic resin production grew by 12.8% to 11,041 thousand tons [2]. - Synthetic fiber production decreased by 5.1% to 601 thousand tons, while synthetic rubber production increased by 18.6% to 804 thousand tons [2]. Sales Metrics - Total domestic refined oil sales volume was 87.05 million tons, down 3.4% from 90.14 million tons in the first half of 2024 [2]. - Retail sales accounted for 54.53 million tons, a decrease of 4.3% from 56.96 million tons [2]. - Direct sales and distribution fell by 2.0% to 32.52 million tons [2].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the petrochemical industry [13]. Core Insights - The petrochemical industry is experiencing a historical trend of "anti-involution," which is expected to accelerate under current industry conditions. The focus is on high concentration in midstream sectors like refining and ethylene, with attention on policy developments and execution progress. Downstream chemical products are facing profitability pressures, but certain sub-industries with high concentration may benefit from anti-involution policies [4][10]. Summary by Sections Current Focus on "Anti-Involution" in the Petrochemical Industry - The period from October 2022 to June 2025 has seen China's PPI in negative territory for 33 consecutive months, marking a significant historical record. This indicates the formation of "involution negative feedback." Industrial capacity utilization has declined from 78.4% in Q2 2021 to 74% in Q2 2025, approaching the 2016 low of 73.8%. The profitability of industrial enterprises is also declining, with profit margins dropping to 5.39% in 2024, the lowest since 2003. Administrative intervention is needed to promote rebalancing [7][22][20]. Opportunities and Challenges in the Petrochemical Industry - The concept of "anti-involution" has been present in the petrochemical industry for some time. Initial policies aimed at promoting energy conservation and carbon reduction also contain elements of anti-involution. Policies set a production capacity cap of 1 billion tons for the refining industry and implement capacity reduction and replacement policies. The focus is on optimizing the industry structure and layout through control of total capacity, scale, and efficiency indicators [8][32]. Logic of "Anti-Involution" in the Petrochemical Industry - The midstream sector of the petrochemical industry is highly concentrated, primarily among state-owned and private refining enterprises. The report emphasizes the need to monitor the progress of policy-driven capacity clearance for smaller refineries, which may benefit the main refining enterprises. The overall profitability of downstream chemical products is under pressure, but high-concentration companies have a stronger willingness and ability to reduce production [9][42]. Future Policy Tracking and Potential Benefits for the Refining Industry - If the anti-involution policies can effectively eliminate outdated capacity, the industry may gradually optimize supply-side dynamics. This, combined with a slowdown in overseas petrochemical growth, could lead to a new upward cycle for the industry. Key areas of focus include the elimination of outdated refining and chemical capacities, which may benefit related companies [10][11]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on the refining sector, highlighting key players such as Sinopec, PetroChina, and Huajin Co., along with private refiners like Hengli Petrochemical and Rongsheng Petrochemical. Additionally, it recommends coal chemical leaders like Baofeng Energy and gasification leaders like Satellite Chemical [11].

智通财经7月24日电，中国石化发布2025年上半年生产经营数据，上半年原油产量初步数据1.4亿桶，同 比下降0.3%；天然气产量初步数据7,362.8亿立方英尺同比增长5.1%。 中国石化上半年原油产量初步数据1.4亿桶 ...

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the intelligent sampling supervision platform by the Petroleum and Chemical Engineering Quality Supervision Station marks a significant advancement in quality control for major projects at Sinopec, transitioning from traditional human oversight to intelligent control [1][2]. Group 1: Technological Advancements - The intelligent sampling supervision platform utilizes a "one chip, one code" system to create a digital closed-loop from sampling to laboratory testing, addressing issues like sample swapping and data tampering [2]. - Concrete samples are embedded with smart chips that provide unique physical identifiers, ensuring authenticity and preventing replication [2]. - The platform records GPS location, timestamps, and operator information in real-time, eliminating the possibility of proxy signing and inspection [2]. Group 2: Impact on Quality Control - The successful application of the platform signifies three major breakthroughs: revolution in source anti-counterfeiting, transparency and controllability in processes, and zero data tampering [2]. - The platform is described as an "electronic ID system" for quality inspection in engineering, integrating chip recognition, IoT, and big data technologies [2]. - The platform has already been applied in other Sinopec projects, such as the Maoming Petrochemical refinery upgrade and ethylene quality improvement [2].

中国石油化工股份有限公司 2025 年上半年生产经营业绩提示性公告 中国石化董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述 或重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法律责任。 | 指标名称 | 单位 | 2025 | 年上半年 | 2024 | 年上半年 | 同比变化% | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 油气当量产量 | 百万桶油当量 | | 262.81 | | 257.66 | 2.0 | | 原油产量 | 百万桶 | | 140.04 | | 140.53 | (0.3) | | 中国 | 百万桶 | | 126.73 | | 126.49 | 0.2 | | 海外 | 百万桶 | | 13.31 | | 14.04 | (5.2) | | 天然气产量(注 1) | 十亿立方英尺 | | 736.28 | | 700.57 | 5.1 | | 原油加工量(注 2) | 百万吨 | | 119.97 | | 126.69 | (5.3) | | 汽油产量 | 百万吨 | | 30.79 | | 32.34 | (4.8) ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the breakthrough achieved by Henan Refining in the research and development of petroleum coke for prebaked anodes, which expands the company's growth opportunities [1] - The demand for high-quality petroleum coke in the prebaked anode manufacturing industry is increasing due to the steady development of the electrolytic aluminum industry [1] Group 1 - Henan Refining has successfully produced qualified YBYJJ-2 prebaked anode petroleum coke, marking a significant advancement in its product offerings [1] - The company established a specialized working group in March to focus on high-end carbon materials, including petroleum coke for prebaked anodes, and has engaged with key customers to understand their quality requirements [1] - The production of prebaked anode petroleum coke requires strict control over sulfur content, ash content, and trace elements such as sodium and calcium compared to regular petroleum coke [1] Group 2 - The working group at Henan Refining will continue to optimize key indicators such as crude oil processing varieties and coking furnace export temperature to improve petroleum coke yield [2] - The company aims to ensure that the quality indicators of sulfur content and ash content meet customer requirements while fully satisfying market demand [2]

Core Points - The board of directors of Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company convened its 18th meeting of the 11th session on July 23, 2025, to discuss and approve several resolutions [1][4][5] Group 1: Establishment of Committees - The board unanimously approved the establishment of an independent director committee, consisting of five members [1][2] - The committee members include Tang Song, Chen Haifeng, Yang Jun, Zhou Ying, and Huang Jiangdong [1] Group 2: Appointment of Financial Advisor - The board approved the appointment of Shenwan Hongyuan Financing (Hong Kong) Limited as the independent financial advisor for the independent director committee [2] - This appointment is related to the ongoing connected transactions framework agreement with Sinopec Group and Sinopec Corp, which is set to expire on December 31, 2025 [2] Group 3: Investment Management Regulations - The board approved the "Shanghai Petrochemical Investment Management Measures" [3]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the 2025 Global Top 50 Chemical Companies ranking, highlighting the changes in the chemical industry landscape and the performance of major companies in terms of sales revenue and growth rates [1][2]. Summary by Sections Global Ranking and Sales Performance - The entry threshold for this year's ranking is $8 billion, a decrease of nearly $400 million from last year. The total sales revenue of the top 50 companies is $1.014 trillion, down 0.07% year-on-year from 2023, indicating stabilization at the bottom of the chemical market in 2024 [2]. - The top four companies are BASF, Sinopec, Dow, and PetroChina, with sales revenues of approximately $70.612 billion, $58.131 billion, $43 billion, and $42.783 billion respectively, showing changes of -5.3%, +1.7%, -3.7%, and +6.4% compared to 2023 [2][9]. Chinese Companies in the Ranking - Eleven Chinese companies made the list, including notable names such as Formosa Plastics (11th, $30.343 billion), Syngenta (13th, $26.9 billion), and Rongsheng Petrochemical (14th, $26.398 billion) [3][9]. - Tongkun Holding Group experienced the fastest sales growth at 23.3%, with a production capacity of 10 million tons of crude oil processing rights and leading global capacity in polyester filament [4][9]. Company Strategies and Innovations - Dongfang Shenghong is diversifying its product offerings, with recent projects including an 800 tons/year polyolefin development and a successful launch of a 5,000 tons/year para-aramid project [5]. - Rongsheng Petrochemical is heavily investing in high-end chemical materials, with projects totaling 1.48 trillion yuan for a 10 million tons/year facility covering various chemical products [6]. - Wanhua Chemical focuses on specialized products, including MDI and TDI, and is actively recruiting talent for new material sectors [7][8]. Market Trends and Future Outlook - The article indicates a shift in the chemical landscape, with Japanese companies showing overall sales growth, suggesting a changing dynamic in North America, Europe, and Asia [2]. - Sinopec is focusing on filling market gaps with innovative products like high-performance polypropylene and battery separator materials [8].

智通财经7月23日电，香港交易所信息显示，贝莱德在中国石油化工股份的持股比例于07月18日从 6.95%升至7.15%。 ...