Market Overview - The FTSE China A50 Index showed mixed performance among bank stocks, while oil, coal, and electric power stocks declined [1][6] Banking Sector - Everbright Bank had a market capitalization of 242.84 billion with a trading volume of 0.38 billion, closing at 4.11, up by 0.03 (0.74%) [3] Insurance Sector - China Life Insurance had a market capitalization of 382.10 billion, with a trading volume of 1.46 billion, closing at 59.62, up by 1.12 (2.99%) [3] - China Pacific Insurance had a market capitalization of 371.44 billion, with a trading volume of 1.02 billion, closing at 38.61, up by 1.54 (2.65%) [3] - Ping An Insurance had a market capitalization of 1,085.69 billion, with a trading volume of 5.02 billion, closing at 8.64, up by 0.17 (2.01%) [3] Alcohol Industry - Kweichow Moutai had a market capitalization of 1,806.43 billion, with a trading volume of 3.41 billion, closing at 122.78, down by 16.99 (-1.17%) [3] - Shanxi Fenjiu had a market capitalization of 221.85 billion, with a trading volume of 1.14 billion, closing at 1438.01, down by 3.73 (-2.01%) [3] - Wuliangye had a market capitalization of 476.58 billion, with a trading volume of 1.31 billion, closing at 181.85, down by 0.76 (-0.62%) [3] Technology Sector - Haiguang Information had a market capitalization of 246.59 billion, with a trading volume of 1.20 billion, closing at 341.73, down by 0.23 (-0.07%) [3] - Northern Huachuang had a market capitalization of 282.22 billion, with a trading volume of 4.45 billion, closing at 674.60, up by 1.30 (0.19%) [3] - Cambricon Technologies had a market capitalization of 32.38 billion, with a trading volume of 1.79 billion, closing at 139.31, down by 2.18 (-1.54%) [3] Energy Sector - Sinopec had a market capitalization of 269.58 billion, with a trading volume of 5.34 billion, closing at 5.88, down by 0.11 (-1.27%) [3] - PetroChina had a market capitalization of 1,566.66 billion, with a trading volume of 8.05 billion, closing at 8.56, down by 0.06 (-1.08%) [3] Automotive Sector - BYD had a market capitalization of 1,846.26 billion, with a trading volume of 5.87 billion, closing at 37.78, down by 0.47 (-2.26%) [3] Securities Sector - CITIC Securities had a market capitalization of 363.53 billion, with a trading volume of 32.66 billion, closing at 29.86, up by 0.41 (2.03%) [4] Consumer Electronics - Luxshare Precision had a market capitalization of 272.89 billion, with a trading volume of 23.13 billion, closing at 28.83, up by 0.17 (0.59%) [4] Home Appliances - Gree Electric had a market capitalization of 228.16 billion, with a trading volume of 10.44 billion, closing at 25.72, down by 0.09 (-0.19%) [4] Pharmaceutical Sector - Heng Rui Medicine had a market capitalization of 404.93 billion, with a trading volume of 4.53 billion, closing at 48.52, up by 4.61 (8.17%) [4]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Sinopec has applied for a patent for a new type of polyurea-based lubricant grease, indicating its focus on innovation in lubrication technology [1][3] - The patent application was filed on January 2024, and the publication number is CN120365972A [1] - The polyurea-based lubricant grease includes several components such as phosphate ester salt (0.1%-10%), antioxidant (0.1%-10%), rust inhibitor (0.1%-5%), polyurea thickener (1%-30%), and a lubricating base oil as the main component [1] Group 2 - Sinopec, established in 2000, is primarily engaged in oil and gas extraction, with a registered capital of approximately 12.17 billion RMB [2] - The company has invested in 263 enterprises and participated in 5,000 bidding projects, holding 45 trademark records and 5,000 patent records [2] - The Sinopec Petroleum and Chemical Research Institute, founded in 2022, focuses on research and development, with a registered capital of 300 million RMB and has invested in 2 enterprises [2]

Group 1 - The global chemical industry is experiencing stagnation, characterized by a down cycle due to oversupply and weak demand, with the top 50 companies' sales remaining nearly flat for two consecutive years [1][2] - BASF leads the ranking with sales of $70.612 billion, followed by Sinopec at $58.131 billion and Dow at $42.964 billion, with total sales for the top 50 companies amounting to $1.014 trillion, a slight decrease of 0.07% from the previous year [1] - The profits of the top 50 companies reached $56.8 billion in 2024, an increase of 8.1% compared to 2023, following a significant drop of 44.1% in the previous year [1][3] Group 2 - Capital expenditures for the top 50 companies increased by 3.5% to $73 billion, while R&D spending rose by 3.0% to $12.3 billion, indicating a slight recovery in executive confidence [2] - Many companies are downsizing operations, particularly in Europe, due to high energy and other costs, with companies like LyondellBasell and Dow closing or selling facilities [2] - The profitability of the petrochemical sector is mixed, with some companies like ExxonMobil and SABIC showing profit growth, while others like LyondellBasell and Dow experienced declines [3]

Core Viewpoint - The training program for new employees at China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (Sinopec) aims to enhance their understanding of the industry, improve personal qualities, and instill a service-oriented mindset, fostering a culture centered on innovation, respect, trust, and care [1][3]. Group 1: Training Objectives and Structure - The training program includes diverse methods such as lectures, specialized guidance, team-building exercises, and discussions to equip new employees with essential skills and knowledge about the petrochemical industry [3]. - The program focuses on teaching party-building theories, workplace etiquette, document writing, and career planning to help new employees quickly adapt to the workplace [3]. Group 2: Leadership Expectations - The leadership emphasizes the importance of proactive learning, effective training outcomes, and adherence to training discipline among new employees [3]. - New employees are encouraged to strengthen their party identity, recognize their roles, and take on responsibilities as future leaders in the industry [4]. Group 3: Cultural and Ethical Guidance - The training includes a call to embrace the spirit of Daqing and the Iron Man spirit, urging new employees to promote the excellent traditions of the petrochemical industry [5]. - Specific advice is given regarding career development, emphasizing loyalty, practical engagement, and the rejection of complacency in their professional journeys [4][5].

Group 1 - The State Intellectual Property Office of China has published a patent application by China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) for a method to produce tetracyclododecene using carbon nine and norbornene as raw materials, with the publication number CN120365141A and application date of January 2024 [1] - The patent describes a process that involves mixing norbornene with carbon nine, heating the mixture in a reactor, and subsequently undergoing a reaction to produce tetracyclododecene, followed by three distillation steps to obtain high-purity tetracyclododecene [1] Group 2 - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation was established in 2000, located in Beijing, primarily engaged in oil and gas extraction, with a registered capital of approximately 12.17 billion RMB [1] - The company has invested in 263 enterprises, participated in 5000 bidding projects, holds 45 trademark records, 5000 patent records, and possesses 40 administrative licenses [1] - Sinopec Shanghai Petrochemical Company, established in 1993 and located in Shanghai, focuses on oil, coal, and other fuel processing, with a registered capital of approximately 1.08 billion RMB [2] - This subsidiary has invested in 22 enterprises, participated in 5000 bidding projects, holds 51 trademark records, 1295 patent records, and possesses 12,807 administrative licenses [2]

Core Viewpoint - China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) has changed its investment strategy, focusing on established companies and sectors with lower risk, such as waste resource utilization and hydrogen energy, as evidenced by its recent investment in Zhejiang Fengdeng Green Energy Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. [1][6][8] Group 1: Investment Details - Sinopec Capital has invested 200 million RMB in Fengdeng Green Energy, becoming the second-largest shareholder with approximately 9.7% ownership. The funds will be used for the construction of "waste-free parks" in Zhejiang and Shandong [1]. - Fengdeng Green Energy, originally established in 1965, specializes in the efficient resource utilization of waste, successfully converting hazardous waste into high-purity hydrogen and lithium battery materials [1][2]. Group 2: Investment Strategy Shift - Sinopec's investment style has shifted significantly since mid-2024, moving away from early-stage projects to focus on established companies in the new materials sector, such as XCMG Group and Wanrun Co., Ltd. [3][4]. - The change in investment strategy is attributed to the cooling of the capital market and the high failure rate of early-stage projects, leading Sinopec to prefer industry leaders and "little giant" enterprises recognized by the state [6][7]. Group 3: Market Context - The capital market has seen a slowdown in IPOs since last year, with a notable recovery only around June 2024, which has extended the timeline for exit and monetization for investors [6]. - Sinopec's investments in mature companies allow for quicker returns, as demonstrated by the comparable net profits of Sinopec and leading companies like CATL, despite significant differences in revenue [7]. Group 4: Strategic Alignment - Sinopec's investments align with national strategies, particularly in emerging sectors like hydrogen energy and resource recycling, as seen with its establishment of a hydrogen fund and participation in the China Resource Recycling Group [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the basic chemical industry [5] Core Views - The chemical industry is expected to undergo a new round of supply-side reforms, driven by the government's initiatives to eliminate outdated production capacity and improve industry structure [1][21] - The "anti-involution" policy is anticipated to support the exit of old capacities, benefiting leading companies in sub-industries such as refining, fertilizers, pigments, organic silicon, soda ash, and chlor-alkali/PVC [1][21] Summary by Sections Refining - Strict control of refining capacity and low operating rates of local refineries in Shandong are expected to improve the profitability of major refineries [2][24] - As of 2024, China's refining capacity is projected to be 934 million tons, with a target to keep crude oil processing capacity below 1 billion tons by 2025 [24][25] Urea - Future supply is expected to decrease, with only 493,000 tons of new urea capacity projected by 2025, representing 6.5% of the current total capacity [2][26] - The industry is likely to benefit from supply reductions and potential export opportunities, particularly for leading companies capable of upgrading their facilities [26] Soda Ash and PVC - Increased demand from infrastructure projects is expected to drive recovery in the soda ash and PVC markets [3][27] - New soda ash capacity planned for 2025-2026 is estimated at 868,000 tons, accounting for 20% of the total capacity in 2024 [28] - The PVC industry is also expected to see limited new capacity, with a projected increase of 500,000 tons by 2025-2026, representing 17% of the total capacity in 2024 [29] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in various sub-industries, including: - Refining: China Petroleum, Sinopec, Hengli Petrochemical, Rongsheng Petrochemical, Dongfang Shenghong [4] - Fertilizers: Hualu Hengsheng, Chuanheng Co., Hubei Yihua, Salt Lake Potash, Yara International, Sinochem Fertilizer [4] - Pigments: Qicai Chemical, Baihehua, Xinkai Technology, Zhejiang Longsheng, Runtu Co. [4] - Chlor-alkali/PVC: Yangmei Chemical, Chlor-alkali Chemical, Xinjiang Tianye [4] - Organic Silicon/Industrial Silicon: Hoshine Silicon, Xin'an Chemical, Silbond Technology [4] - Soda Ash: Sanyou Chemical, Boyuan Chemical, Shandong Haihua [4]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the petrochemical industry [6] Core Insights - The central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are focusing on developing new quality productivity and restructuring to enhance competitiveness [1][4] - R&D investment in the petrochemical sector has increased, with the R&D expense ratio for central SOEs rising from 0.55% in 2019 to 0.77% in 2024, while local SOEs increased from 1.44% to 2.49% in the same period [2][12] - A shift in capital expenditure is anticipated, with a slowdown expected in 2024, indicating a potential reversal in the capital expenditure cycle [3][15] - The report emphasizes the importance of asset restructuring among central SOEs to optimize capital allocation and enhance core competitiveness [4][18] - Investment opportunities are highlighted in companies such as China National Petroleum Corporation, Sinopec, and various subsidiaries of state-owned enterprises [5] Summary by Sections Section 1: Development of New Quality Productivity - The State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) emphasizes the need for SOEs to focus on strategic guidance and long-termism to cultivate new quality productivity [1][11] - The meeting highlighted the importance of resisting "involution" competition and optimizing the allocation of state-owned assets [1][11] Section 2: R&D Investment - Central SOEs in the petrochemical sector have significantly increased their R&D efforts, with notable advancements in key technologies [2][12] - For instance, China National Petroleum Corporation established new research institutes to focus on critical technologies in new materials [2][12] Section 3: Capital Expenditure Trends - After peaks in capital expenditure in 2021 and 2023, a decrease is expected in 2024, with projected capital expenditure of 248.5 billion yuan, close to the 2019 level of 242 billion yuan [3][15] - The report anticipates that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will introduce new policies aimed at optimizing the industry structure and promoting supply-side reforms [3][15] Section 4: Asset Restructuring Opportunities - The report suggests that the restructuring of state-owned assets will create investment opportunities, particularly in sectors critical to national security and public services [4][18] - The focus is on optimizing the layout of state-owned capital to enhance overall efficiency and functionality [4][18] Section 5: Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on specific companies such as China National Petroleum Corporation, Sinopec, and leading local SOEs like Wanhua Chemical and Hualu Hengsheng [5]

Report Summary 1. Report Investment Rating The document does not mention the industry investment rating. 2. Core Viewpoint The report provides a weekly update on the US crude oil and refined oil markets, including price, inventory, production, demand, and import/export data. It also list recommended and suggested companies in the oil and gas sector [2][3]. 3. Summary by Section 3.1 Crude Oil Weekly Data Briefing - **Upstream Company Performance**: The report presents the stock price changes and valuations of major upstream companies, such as CNOOC, PetroChina, and Sinopec, over different time - frames [8][9]. - **Crude Oil Price**: Brent and WTI crude oil futures had weekly average prices of $68.8 and $65.8 per barrel respectively, down $0.3 and $1.2 from the previous week [2][9]. - **Crude Oil Inventory**: US total crude oil inventory, commercial crude oil inventory, strategic crude oil inventory, and Cushing crude oil inventory were 8.2, 4.2, 4.0, and 0.2 billion barrels respectively, with weekly changes of - 337, - 317, - 20, and + 46 thousand barrels [2][9]. - **Crude Oil Production**: US crude oil production was 13.27 million barrels per day, down 100 thousand barrels per day. The number of active oil rigs was 415, down 7, and the number of active fracturing fleets was 174, down 6 [2][9]. - **Crude Oil Demand**: US refinery crude oil processing volume was 16.94 million barrels per day, up 90 thousand barrels per day, and the refinery utilization rate was 95.5%, up 1.6 percentage points [2][9]. - **Crude Oil Import and Export**: US crude oil imports, exports, and net imports were 5.98, 3.86, and 2.12 million barrels per day respectively, with weekly changes of - 400, + 340, and - 740 thousand barrels per day [2][9]. 3.2 This Week's Petroleum and Petrochemical Sector Market Review - **Sector Performance**: The report shows the performance of the petroleum and petrochemical sector and its sub - industries, as well as the performance of listed companies in the sector [13][23]. - **Company Performance**: It details the stock price changes of various upstream companies in the sector over different time - frames, including CNOOC, PetroChina, and Sinopec [24]. 3.3 Crude Oil Sector Data Tracking - **Price**: It analyzes the prices of different types of crude oil (Brent, WTI, Russian Urals, Russian ESPO) and their relationships with other factors such as the US dollar index and copper prices [9][41][46]. - **Inventory**: It examines the relationship between US commercial crude oil inventory and oil prices, and presents the inventory data of different types of US crude oil [48][52][62]. - **Supply**: It tracks US crude oil production, the number of oil rigs, and the number of fracturing fleets [65][67][71]. - **Demand**: It monitors US refinery processing volume and utilization rate, as well as the utilization rate of Chinese refineries [74][75][80]. - **Import and Export**: It shows US crude oil import, export, and net import data [86][87][92]. 3.4 Refined Oil Sector Data Tracking - **Price**: It analyzes the prices of refined oil products (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel) in different regions (US, China, Europe, Singapore) and their spreads with crude oil [10][97][123]. - **Inventory**: It presents the inventory data of US and Singapore refined oil products [142][143][154]. - **Supply**: It tracks the production of US refined oil products [160][161][164]. - **Demand**: It monitors the consumption of US refined oil products and the number of US airport passengers [165][166][169]. - **Import and Export**: It shows the import, export, and net export data of US refined oil products [177][178][183]. 3.5 Oilfield Services Sector Data Tracking It tracks the average daily rates of self - elevating and semi - submersible drilling platforms [192][194][195]. 3.6 Recommended Companies The report recommends CNOOC, PetroChina, Sinopec, CNOOC Energy Technology & Services, Offshore Oil Engineering, and CNOOC Energy Development. It also suggests paying attention to Sinopec Oilfield Service, China Petroleum Engineering & Construction, and Sinopec Mechanical Engineering [3].

Investment Rating - The report recommends a positive investment outlook for several companies in the oil and gas sector, highlighting their strong earnings certainty and high dividend characteristics [4][12]. Core Insights - Oil prices are expected to remain volatile in the short term, with OPEC+ likely to maintain its current production increase plans, leading to a potential increase of 548,000 barrels per day in September [1][9]. - The report emphasizes the impact of ongoing trade disputes, particularly between the EU and the US, which could affect market dynamics and economic outlook [1][9]. - The US oil production has decreased, while refinery processing rates have increased, indicating a shift in the supply-demand balance [10][11]. Summary by Sections Industry Overview - The OPEC+ Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) is scheduled to meet on July 28, with a separate meeting for eight member countries regarding voluntary production cuts on August 3 [1][9]. - Current market expectations suggest no adjustments to the existing production increase plans, with a full lifting of previous cuts anticipated [1][9]. Market Performance - As of July 25, the Brent crude oil futures price was $68.44 per barrel, down 1.21% week-on-week, while WTI futures settled at $65.16 per barrel, down 3.24% [10][37]. - The report notes a decrease in US crude oil production to 13.27 million barrels per day, a reduction of 100,000 barrels from the previous week [10][11]. Company Performance - The report provides earnings forecasts and valuations for key companies, including: - China National Petroleum Corporation (PetroChina) with a recommended rating and an estimated EPS of 0.90 yuan for 2024 [5]. - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) also recommended, with an estimated EPS of 2.90 yuan for 2024 [5]. - Sinopec (China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation) is highlighted for its high dividend yield and integrated operations [5][12]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with strong resource advantages and robust risk management capabilities, such as PetroChina, CNOOC, and Sinopec [4][12]. - It also recommends monitoring companies in growth phases, like Zhongman Petroleum and New Natural Gas, which are encouraged by domestic policies to increase oil and gas reserves [4][12].