Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook for the utility sector [8] Core Views - The growth rate of electricity generation is marginally declining, with a narrowing decrease in thermal power generation. In December 2025, the electricity generation of large-scale power plants increased by 0.1% year-on-year, a 2.6 percentage point improvement from November 2025, primarily affected by temperature factors [8][12] - Fund holdings in the utility sector have increased, with a focus on thermal power companies. As of the end of Q4 2025, the utility sector accounted for 1.25% of total fund equity investment, up by 0.10 percentage points from the previous quarter [11] - The performance expectations for the utility sector have reached a low point, making low-priced utility assets worth considering. The report indicates that the utility sector is still a quality dividend asset worth long-term allocation [8][11] Summary by Sections Electricity Generation - In December 2025, the year-on-year growth rates for various power sources were as follows: wind power +8.9%, solar power +18.2%, hydropower +4.1%, and nuclear power +3.1%. The decrease in thermal power generation was -3.2% [8][12][18] Fund Holdings - Fund holdings in the utility sector have increased, with the most significant increases in companies like Huaneng International (+1.1%), Anhui Energy (+0.9%), and Jintou Energy (+0.9%) [11][39] Market Dynamics - The report highlights that the average market clearing price for electricity in Guangdong increased by 4.5% year-on-year, while in Shanxi, it rose by 18.2% year-on-year [25][27] - Coal prices have weakened, with the Qinhuangdao Q5500 coal price at 685 CNY/ton, down 1.4% week-on-week [29][30] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on thermal power companies such as Jintou Energy, Huaneng International, Huadian International, Guodian Power, and Anhui Energy for potential investment opportunities [8][11] - For hydropower, it suggests investing in quality large hydropower companies like Yangtze Power and Guangxi Power [8] - For nuclear power, it recommends China General Nuclear Power as a long-term growth opportunity [8] - In the wind and solar sectors, it suggests waiting for the industry profit bottom to turn, with a focus on companies with a high proportion of wind power [8]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the electricity sector is "Maintain Buy" [5] Core Insights - The electricity sector's holdings by active funds have slightly decreased, while index funds have seen a slight increase. The overall holding ratio for both types of funds is at a low point, indicating potential for future increases [11][4] - Southern Power Grid plans to invest CNY 180 billion in fixed assets for 2026, marking a historical high for five consecutive years, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5% over the past five years [3][11] - The investment will focus on three areas: new power system construction, strategic emerging industry development, and enhancement of quality power supply services [3][11] Summary by Sections 1. Industry Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4136.16 points, up 0.84%, while the CSI 300 Index closed at 4702.5 points, down 0.62%. The CITIC Power and Utilities Index closed at 3177.58 points, up 2.24%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 2.86 percentage points [65][66] - Active funds' holdings in the power and utilities sector decreased to 0.61% by the end of Q4 2025, down 1.31 percentage points year-on-year and 0.03 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [11][12] 2. Fund Allocation Changes - The top five stocks with increased allocation by active funds in Q4 2025 include: - Jiantou Energy (+1.00 percentage points) - Zhongmin Energy (+0.35 percentage points) - Jingneng Power (+0.29 percentage points) - Inner Mongolia Huadian (+0.25 percentage points) - Huaneng International (+0.20 percentage points) [12] - The top five stocks with decreased allocation include: - Xinnatural Gas (-0.46 percentage points) - Datang New Energy (-0.39 percentage points) - Huadian International Power (-0.35 percentage points) - Funiu Co. (-0.33 percentage points) - Huadian International (-0.28 percentage points) [12] 3. Investment Plans - Southern Power Grid's investment plan for 2026 includes CNY 180 billion, focusing on new power systems and supporting the integration of 40 million kilowatts of new energy installations [3][11] - The investment will also support the construction of cross-regional projects, such as the Yangjiang Sanshan Island offshore wind power project and the Cangyu DC project, which aims to optimize energy allocation [15][11] 4. Market Trends - The coal price for thermal power has decreased to CNY 691 per ton [16] - The carbon market saw a price increase of 3.18% week-on-week, with a trading volume of 2.4252 million tons and a total transaction value of CNY 176 million [60][61] 5. Key Stocks - Recommended stocks include: - Huaneng International (Buy) - Huadian International (Buy) - Guodian Power (Buy) - Datang Power (Buy) - Inner Mongolia Huadian (Buy) - Shaanxi Energy (Buy) [4][8]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the electricity sector is maintained as "Increase" [5] Core Insights - In Q4 2025, the holdings of active funds in the electricity and public utilities sector slightly decreased, while index funds saw a slight increase. The overall holdings ratio for both types of funds was 1.18%, showing little change compared to Q3 [11] - Southern Power Grid plans to invest CNY 180 billion in fixed assets for 2026, marking a historical high for five consecutive years, with an average annual growth rate of 9.5% over the past five years. The investment will focus on new power system construction, strategic emerging industries, and enhancing quality power supply services [3][15] - The report suggests paying attention to high-dividend coal-fired power leaders and companies with stable electricity prices and coal-electric integration, such as Huaneng International and Huadian International, as well as flexible coal-fired power leaders like Qingda Environmental Protection [4] Summary by Sections Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 4136.16 points, up 0.84%, while the CSI 300 Index closed at 4702.5 points, down 0.62%. The CITIC Power and Utilities Index closed at 3177.58 points, up 2.24%, outperforming the CSI 300 Index by 2.86 percentage points [63] Fund Holdings - Active funds' holdings in the electricity and public utilities sector decreased to 0.61%, down 1.31 percentage points year-on-year and down 0.03 percentage points quarter-on-quarter. In contrast, index funds' holdings increased to 1.77%, down 1.35 percentage points year-on-year but up 0.02 percentage points quarter-on-quarter [11][12] Investment Plans - Southern Power Grid's investment plan for 2026 includes CNY 180 billion, focusing on three areas: new power system construction, strategic emerging industries, and quality power supply service enhancement. This investment will support the integration and consumption of 40 million kilowatts of new energy installations in the southern region [3][15] Key Stocks - Recommended stocks include Huaneng International (A+H), Huadian International (A+H), Guodian Power, and Datang Power, which are identified as high-dividend coal-fired power leaders. Additionally, attention is drawn to wind and solar sectors, including Xintian Green Energy and Longyuan Power [4][8]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment rating for the utilities industry is "Bullish" [2] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The power sector is expected to see improved profitability and value re - evaluation after multiple rounds of power supply - demand contradictions. Coal - fired power's peak - shaving value is prominent, electricity prices may rise slightly, and the cost of coal - fired power enterprises is controllable. The performance of power operators is likely to improve significantly. For the natural gas sector, with the decline in upstream gas prices and the recovery of domestic consumption, the urban gas business can achieve stable gross margins and high growth in sales volume. Traders with low - cost long - term contract gas sources and receiving terminal assets may increase profits [5][98] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 This Week's Market Performance - As of January 23rd, the utilities sector rose 2.3%, outperforming the market (CSI 300 fell 0.6% to 4,702.50). The top three industries in terms of gains and losses were building materials (9.2%), petroleum and petrochemicals (7.7%), and steel (7.3%), while the bottom three were banks (-2.7%), communications (-2.1%), and non - bank finance (-1.5%) [12] - The power sector rose 1.72%, and the gas sector rose 7.21%. Among sub - industries, thermal power generation rose 2.71%, hydropower generation fell 0.89%, nuclear power generation rose 0.33%, thermal services rose 2.09%, comprehensive power services rose 4.56%, photovoltaic power generation rose 7.21%, and wind power generation rose 2.82% [14] - In the power sector, the top three gainers were Nanwang Energy (16.26%), Shanghai Electric Power (11.95%), and Zhongmin Energy (7.76%); the bottom three were Yangtze Power (-1.96%), Huaneng Power International (-1.47%), and Huaneng Hydropower (-0.87%). In the gas sector, the top three gainers were Zhongtai Co., Ltd. (23.02%), Jiufeng Energy (14.70%), and Furan Energy (13.15%); the bottom three were Shuifa Gas (0.00%), ENN Energy (1.45%), and Dazhong Public Utilities (2.26%) [17] 3.2 Power Industry Data Tracking 3.2.1 Thermal Coal Prices - In January, the annual long - term contract price of Qinhuangdao Port thermal coal (Q5500) was 684 yuan/ton, a month - on - month decrease of 10 yuan/ton. As of January 23rd, the market price of Shanxi - produced thermal coal (Q5500) at Qinhuangdao Port was 686 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 11 yuan/ton [23] - As of January 23rd, the pit - mouth price of Shaanxi Yulin thermal lump coal (Q6000) was 770 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 15 yuan/ton; the pit - mouth price (tax - included) of Datong南郊 coking coal (Q5500) was 626.08 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 1.82 yuan/ton; the wagon - loading price of Inner Mongolia Dongsheng large - sized clean coal (Q5500) was 564 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 5 yuan/ton [23] - As of January 22nd, the FOB spot price of Newcastle NEWC 5500 kcal thermal coal was 73.55 US dollars/ton, a week - on - week increase of 0.05 US dollars/ton; the ARA 6000 kcal thermal coal spot price was 101.5 US dollars/ton, a week - on - week increase of 4.80 US dollars/ton; the Richards Bay thermal coal FOB spot price was 80 US dollars/ton, a week - on - week increase of 3.95 US dollars/ton. As of January 23rd, the Newcastle NEWC index price was 108.4 US dollars/ton, a week - on - week increase of 1.2 US dollars/ton. The ex - warehouse price of Indonesian coal (Q5500) at Guangzhou Port was 731.9 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 3.81 yuan/ton; the ex - warehouse price of Australian coal (Q5500) at Guangzhou Port was 737.15 yuan/ton, a week - on - week decrease of 3.36 yuan/ton [26] 3.2.2 Thermal Coal Inventory and Power Plant Daily Consumption - As of January 23rd, the coal inventory at Qinhuangdao Port was 582 tons, a week - on - week increase of 32 tons [30] - As of January 22nd, the coal inventory of 17 inland provinces was 9,010.4 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 290.3 tons (3.12%); the daily consumption of power plants in 17 inland provinces was 445.9 tons, a week - on - week increase of 33.7 tons/day (8.18%); the available days were 20.2 days, a decrease of 2.4 days compared to last week [32] - As of January 22nd, the coal inventory of 8 coastal provinces was 3,299.4 tons, a week - on - week decrease of 49.5 tons (1.48%); the daily consumption of power plants in 8 coastal provinces was 241.7 tons, a week - on - week increase of 23.9 tons/day (10.97%); the available days were 13.7 days, a decrease of 1.7 days compared to last week [32] 3.2.3 Hydropower Inflow Situation - As of January 23rd, the Three Gorges outbound flow was 9,180 cubic meters per second, a year - on - year increase of 13.05%, and flat week - on - week [45] 3.2.4 Key Power Market Transaction Electricity Prices - In the Guangdong day - ahead spot market, as of January 16th, the weekly average price was 349.15 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week increase of 10.85% and a year - on - year decrease of 6.2%. In the real - time spot market, the weekly average price was 291.58 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week decrease of 0.83% and a year - on - year decrease of 22.2% [52] - In the Shanxi day - ahead spot market, as of January 22nd, the weekly average price was 377.70 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week increase of 253.77% and a year - on - year increase of 15.9%. In the real - time spot market, the weekly average price was 385.26 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week increase of 194.3% and a year - on - year increase of 7.5% [59] - In the Shandong day - ahead spot market, as of January 18th, the weekly average price was 221.85 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week increase of 9.59% and a year - on - year decrease of 15.4%. In the real - time spot market, the weekly average price was 275.45 yuan/MWh, a week - on - week increase of 50.11% and a year - on - year increase of 11.9% [60] 3.3 Natural Gas Industry Data Tracking 3.3.1 Domestic and International Natural Gas Prices - As of January 23rd, the national index of LNG ex - factory prices at the Shanghai Oil and Gas Trading Center was 3,992 yuan/ton (about 2.85 yuan/cubic meter), a year - on - year decrease of 7.44% and a month - on - month increase of 3.72%. In November 2025, the average import price of domestic LNG was 490.97 US dollars/ton (about 2.48 yuan/cubic meter), a year - on - year decrease of 17.25% and a month - on - month increase of 2.80%. As of January 23rd, the CIF price of imported LNG in China was 11.32 US dollars/million British thermal units (about 2.93 yuan/cubic meter), a year - on - year decrease of 19.80% and a month - on - month increase of 9.58% [58] - As of January 21st, the European TTF spot price was 13.79 US dollars/million British thermal units, a year - on - year decrease of 10.3% and a week - on - week increase of 21.0%; the US HH spot price was 4.98 US dollars/million British thermal units, a year - on - year increase of 12.9% and a week - on - week increase of 68.8%; the Chinese DES spot price was 10.6 US dollars/million British thermal units, a year - on - year decrease of 22.6% and a week - on - week increase of 6.5% [61] 3.3.2 EU Natural Gas Supply, Demand, and Inventory - In the third week of 2026, the EU's natural gas supply was 6.34 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 14.8% and a week - on - week increase of 4.6%. Among them, LNG supply was 3.21 billion cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 12.6%, accounting for 50.6% of the natural gas supply; imported pipeline gas was 3.13 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 4.2% and a week - on - week decrease of 2.6%. From January to March 2026, the EU's cumulative natural gas supply was 18.28 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 11.2% [65] - In the fourth week of 2026, the EU's natural gas inventory was 54.489 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year decrease of 14.60% and a week - on - week decrease of 4.45%. As of January 21st, 2026, the EU's natural gas inventory level was 47.6% [73] - In the third week of 2026, the EU's estimated natural gas consumption was 11.82 billion cubic meters, a week - on - week increase of 0.8% and a year - on - year increase of 6.2%. From January to March 2026, the EU's estimated cumulative natural gas consumption was 33.49 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 13.4% [75] 3.3.3 Domestic Natural Gas Supply and Demand - In November 2025, the apparent domestic natural gas consumption was 36.28 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 4.1%. From January to November 2025, the cumulative apparent domestic natural gas consumption was 388 billion cubic meters, a cumulative year - on - year decrease of 0.1% [78] - In December 2025, the domestic natural gas production was 22.98 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 5.4%. The LNG import volume was 8.48 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 18.8% and a month - on - month increase of 22.2%. The PNG import volume was 4.97 million tons, a year - on - year increase of 12.7% and a month - on - month decrease of 0.8%. From January to December 2025, the cumulative domestic natural gas production was 261.89 billion cubic meters, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 6.3%. The cumulative LNG import volume was 68.43 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year decrease of 10.7%. The cumulative PNG import volume was 59.43 million tons, a cumulative year - on - year increase of 8.0% [79] 3.4 This Week's Industry News 3.4.1 Power Industry - Related News - In December 2025, the power generation of above - scale industrial enterprises was 858.6 billion kWh, a year - on - year increase of 0.1%. From January to December 2025, it was 9,715.9 billion kWh, a year - on - year increase of 2.2%. In December 2025, the decline of thermal power narrowed, and the growth rates of hydropower, nuclear power, wind power, and solar power generation slowed down [87] - Facing the severe test of winter power supply, the national energy system took multiple measures to ensure stable supply. After winter 2026, the national electricity load increased rapidly, exceeding 1.4 billion kilowatts for the first time on January 20th, reaching 1.417 billion kilowatts and setting three consecutive winter records. The daily electricity consumption also exceeded 30 billion kWh for the first time in winter, reaching 30.47 billion kWh on January 19th [87] 3.4.2 Natural Gas Industry - Related News - From January to December 2025, the natural gas production of above - scale industrial enterprises was 261.9 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 6.2%. In December, the production was 23 billion cubic meters, a year - on - year increase of 5.1% [88] 3.5 This Week's Important Announcements - Shenergy Co., Ltd.: In 2025, the power generation of its controlled power plants was 57.654 billion kWh, a year - on - year decrease of 1.7%. The on - grid electricity was 55.376 billion kWh, with an average on - grid electricity price of 0.494 yuan/kWh (tax - included). In the fourth quarter of 2025, it added 2.0672 million kilowatts of controlled installed capacity. As of the end of 2025, its controlled installed capacity was 20.6611 million kilowatts, a year - on - year increase of 15.1% [89] - Shanghai Electric Power Co., Ltd.: From January to December 2025, its combined power generation was 78.232 billion kWh, a year - on - year increase of 1.41%. The on - grid electricity was 74.979 billion kWh, a year - on - year increase of 1.49%. The average on - grid electricity price was 0.58 yuan/kWh. As of the end of December 2025, its controlled installed capacity was 26.3213 million kilowatts, and clean energy accounted for 62.59% of the installed capacity [90] - Hubei Energy Group Co., Ltd.: As of the end of 2025, its total assets were 100.081 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 1.83%. The attributable net profit was 1.896 billion yuan, a year - on - year increase of 4.51% [91] - SDIC Power Holdings Co., Ltd.: From October to December 2025, the power generation of its controlled enterprises was 33.142 billion kWh, and the on - grid electricity was 32.229 billion kWh, a year - on - year decrease of 14.22% and 14.43% respectively. From January to December 2025, the power generation was 158.093 billion kWh, and the on - grid electricity was 154.209 billion kWh, a year - on - year decrease of 8.12% and 8.06% respectively. In the fourth quarter, it added 2.1471 million kilowatts of controlled installed capacity. As of the end of the fourth quarter, its installed controlled capacity was 46.8956 million kilowatts [92] - Guanghui Energy Co., Ltd.: It is estimated that the attributable net profit in 2025 will be between 1.32 billion yuan and 1.47 billion yuan, a year - on - year decrease of 50.03% - 55.13% [93] - Furan Energy Group Co., Ltd.: In 2025, its natural gas supply was 4.931 billion cubic meters, and its operating revenue was 33.754 billion yuan, a year - on -

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Investment Rating - The investment rating for the industry is "Positive" (maintained) [5] Core Views - The performance of thermal power is expected to improve due to a decrease in coal prices in 2025, with notable profit growth anticipated for companies like Jiantou Energy, which forecasts a 253% increase in net profit [5] - Hydropower operations are expected to remain stable, with certain regions experiencing favorable water conditions leading to significant profit growth for companies like Guizhou Power and Gui Guan Electric [5] - The impact of wind, solar, and nuclear energy markets is expected to be significant, with challenges anticipated for new energy operators in 2026 due to market adjustments and declining electricity prices [5] - Waste-to-energy companies are projected to maintain high growth rates, driven by improved capacity utilization and heating scale [6] Summary by Sections Thermal Power - The performance of thermal power is closely linked to coal price fluctuations, with national and regional improvements expected in 2025 [5] - Companies like Huaneng International and Datang Power are expected to benefit from lower coal prices and improved operational efficiency [5] Hydropower - Hydropower is anticipated to have stable operations, with specific regions like Sichuan and Yunnan expected to see varying water levels affecting output [5] - Companies such as Gui Guan Electric and Qian Yuan Power are projected to experience significant profit growth due to favorable water conditions [5] New Energy - The introduction of policies is expected to accelerate the transition in the new energy sector, but operators may face challenges due to market adjustments and declining prices [5] - The cancellation of VAT refunds for wind energy operators is expected to impact profits more significantly in 2026 [5] Environmental Protection - Waste-to-energy companies are expected to continue their growth trajectory, with key contributors being capacity utilization and efficiency improvements [6] - Major waste-to-energy companies are projected to maintain profit growth, with specific forecasts for companies like Yongxing Co. and Hanlan Environment [6] Investment Recommendations - Key recommendations include companies with both dividend yield and growth potential such as Gui Guan Electric, and those with low valuations like Jiazhen New Energy [6] - Attention is also drawn to companies with potential capacity increases and high dividend yields, such as Huaneng International and State Power Investment [6]

Core Insights - The six major power generation groups in China have reported significant achievements in profitability, supply security, green transformation, and technological innovation during their 2026 annual work meetings, aligning with the national energy strategy and the "14th Five-Year Plan" development priorities [1] Group Performance and Financial Metrics - China Huaneng achieved a significant profit increase, with a debt-to-asset ratio at its lowest in nearly 20 years, consistently receiving top performance ratings from the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission [2] - China Huadian's total assets are projected to exceed 1.3 trillion yuan by 2025, with a 1.8-fold increase in power and renewable energy project capacity [3] - China Datang reported a profit increase of 16.94% and a net profit growth of 11.6% for 2025, indicating a strong correlation between profit scale and quality [3] - State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) reduced electricity costs by 15.93 yuan per megawatt-hour, showcasing strong cost control capabilities [3] - Three Gorges Group's asset scale grew by 55% during the "14th Five-Year Plan," reaching 1.52 trillion yuan by 2025 [4] Energy Supply and Capacity Enhancement - The six groups have significantly increased their production capacity and installed power generation capacity, with SPIC's total installed capacity exceeding 396 million kilowatts, a 52.5% increase since the "14th Five-Year Plan" began [7] - China Huaneng's installed capacity surpassed 300 million kilowatts, with a 53.4% increase since the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan" [7] - China Huadian's installed capacity reached 281 million kilowatts, enhancing its supply capabilities [7] - China Datang's installed capacity rose to 220 million kilowatts, contributing to approximately 7% of national electricity supply [8] Green Energy Transition - The six groups are accelerating their green energy initiatives, with significant increases in non-fossil energy installations and contributions to carbon neutrality goals [9] - Three Gorges Group's clean energy generation exceeded 100 billion kilowatt-hours for the first time, with offshore wind power capacity surpassing 8.9 million kilowatts [11] - SPIC's clean energy capacity reached over 200 million kilowatts, with a 74.15% share of total installed capacity [11] - China Huadian's renewable energy capacity increased by 133.4% since 2020, with a clean energy share of 51.21% [12] Technological Innovation and Development - The six groups are focusing on technological self-reliance and innovation, addressing key challenges in the energy sector [13] - China Huaneng has made significant advancements in critical technologies, including the world's largest coal-fired carbon capture demonstration project [13] - China Huadian has developed a comprehensive innovation system, achieving breakthroughs in core technologies [14] - State Power Investment Corporation has enhanced its nuclear power capabilities, achieving 100% localization of key components [15] Strategic Development Goals - The six major groups have outlined clear strategic goals for the "15th Five-Year Plan," focusing on supply security, green transformation, technological innovation, and reform [16] - China Huaneng aims to enhance its competitive edge through innovation and sustainable practices, positioning itself among the world's leading energy companies [16] - SPIC is committed to becoming a world-class clean energy enterprise by 2030, with a focus on balanced growth and technological leadership [17] - Three Gorges Group aims to support national water security and ecological governance while transitioning to a technology-driven operational model [17]

Core Insights - In 2024, the chairpersons of China Huadian Corporation and China Huaneng Group lead the salary rankings among state-owned power enterprises [1][3] - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) recently released the salary information for central enterprise leaders, including 14 power companies [1][2] Salary Overview - The salary structure for central enterprise leaders consists of three components: base salary, employer contributions to social insurance, enterprise annuities, supplementary medical insurance, and housing provident fund, along with other monetary income [1] - The chairperson of China Huaneng Group, Weng Shugang, has the highest payable annual salary at 961,700 yuan, followed closely by Jiang Yi of China Huadian Corporation at 961,100 yuan, and Meng Zhenping of China Southern Power Grid at 958,300 yuan [2][3] Salary Trends - Nearly half of the chairpersons or general managers in the 14 power central enterprises took office mid-year in 2024, with their payable annual salaries not exceeding 900,000 yuan [2] - The total annual salaries for the chairpersons of these enterprises generally range from 790,000 yuan to 970,000 yuan [2] Year-on-Year Salary Changes - The total annual salaries for most power enterprise leaders have increased compared to 2023, with year-on-year growth rates ranging from 0.5% to 5% [4] - The chairpersons of China Datang Group, China Huadian Group, and China Huaneng Group saw the highest salary increases, with respective growth rates of 4.60%, 4.01%, and 3.28% [6] Performance Impact - The increase in salaries is attributed to the decline in coal prices, which has significantly reduced fuel costs for thermal power companies, enhancing profitability [5] - China Huadian Group and China Huaneng Group reported record performances in 2024, with net profit growth exceeding 20% for their core listed companies [7]

Core Viewpoint - Huaneng International Power Co., Ltd. has announced the issuance of medium-term notes, with a total principal amount not exceeding 170 billion RMB, aimed at financing energy supply security [1][2]. Group 1: Issuance Details - The company has completed the issuance of the first phase of medium-term notes for 2026, amounting to 2 billion RMB, with a term of 2+N years and an interest rate of 1.91% [1][2]. - The bonds were underwritten by a consortium led by China Merchants Bank, CITIC Securities, and CITIC Construction Investment Securities, and were publicly issued in the national interbank bond market [2]. Group 2: Fund Utilization - The funds raised from this bond issuance will be used entirely for repaying special bonds related to energy supply security [2].

Core Viewpoint - Huaneng International has successfully issued the first phase of its medium-term notes for 2026, specifically designated for energy supply security, amounting to 2 billion RMB with a maturity of 2+N years and an interest rate of 1.91% [1] Group 1: Bond Issuance Details - The total issuance amount for the bonds is 2 billion RMB [1] - The bonds have a maturity structure of 2+N years [1] - The face value of each bond is set at 100 RMB [1] - The issuance interest rate is fixed at 1.91% [1] Group 2: Underwriters and Issuance Method - The main underwriters for this bond issuance include China Merchants Bank, CITIC Construction Investment Securities, and CITIC Securities [1] - The bonds were issued through a book-building and centralized placement method in the national interbank bond market [1] Group 3: Use of Proceeds - The funds raised from this bond issuance will be entirely used to repay the energy supply security special bonds [1]