Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - As of the week ending October 31, 2025, international oil prices experienced a slight decline due to market skepticism regarding the effectiveness of sanctions on Russia, OPEC+'s inclination to continue modest production increases in December, and increased Iraqi exports in September, leading to concerns about oversupply. However, positive EIA inventory data, optimistic news from US-China leadership talks, and a Federal Reserve interest rate cut contributed to a rebound in oil prices later in the week [2][9] - Brent crude oil futures settled at $64.77 per barrel, down $0.43 (-0.66%) from the previous week, while WTI crude oil futures settled at $60.98 per barrel, down $0.52 (-0.85%) [2][31] - The oil and petrochemical sector showed a slight increase of 0.05% during the same week, while the broader Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index fell by 0.43% [10][13] Summary by Sections Oil Price Review - Brent crude oil price decreased by 0.66% and WTI crude oil price decreased by 0.85% as of October 31, 2025 [2][31] - The price of Russian Urals crude remained stable, while ESPO crude saw a decline of 1.71% [31] Offshore Drilling Services - As of October 27, 2025, the number of global offshore self-elevating drilling platforms was 369, a decrease of 1 from the previous week, while the number of floating drilling platforms was 130, down by 2 [37] US Oil Supply - As of October 24, 2025, US crude oil production was 13.644 million barrels per day, an increase of 15,000 barrels per day from the previous week. The number of active drilling rigs decreased by 6 to 414 [61][70] US Oil Demand - US refinery crude processing volume was 15.219 million barrels per day, down by 511,000 barrels per day, with a refinery utilization rate of 86.60%, a decrease of 2.0 percentage points [66][73] US Oil Inventory - As of October 24, 2025, total US crude oil inventory was 825 million barrels, a decrease of 6.325 million barrels (-0.76%). Strategic oil inventory increased by 533,000 barrels (+0.13%), while commercial crude oil inventory decreased by 6.858 million barrels (-1.62%) [82]

Market Overview - The oil service engineering sector experienced a decline of 0.68% on October 31, with Renji Co. leading the drop [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3954.79, down 0.81%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13378.21, down 1.14% [1] Stock Performance - Notable gainers in the oil service sector included: - Zhongman Petroleum (Code: 619809) with a closing price of 20.95, up 5.81% and a trading volume of 318,700 shares, totaling 665 million yuan [1] - Tongyuan Petroleum (Code: 300164) closed at 5.84, up 1.39% with a trading volume of 505,700 shares [1] - Conversely, Renji Co. (Code: 002629) saw a significant decline of 8.31%, closing at 8.61 with a trading volume of 891,800 shares, amounting to 832 million yuan [2] Capital Flow - The oil service sector saw a net outflow of 58.86 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 78.59 million yuan [2] - The capital flow for specific stocks indicated: - Zhongman Petroleum had a net inflow of 24.96 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 18.49 million yuan [3] - Renji Co. experienced a net outflow of 77.29 million yuan from institutional investors [3]

Core Viewpoint - The chemical industry is entering a downward cycle due to high costs and weak supply-demand dynamics, despite maintaining high capital expenditure and supply growth since the peak in 2021. However, there are "long-termist" companies capable of navigating through the cycle, providing substantial returns to investors through growth and dividends [1][2]. Group 1: Industry Overview - The chemical industry has experienced high capital expenditure and significant supply growth since the peak in 2021, but demand recovery remains relatively weak, leading to a high-cost and weak supply-demand environment [1]. - Long-termist companies in the chemical sector are characterized by strong shareholder backgrounds, excellent management capabilities, reasonable industry chain layouts, continuous R&D investment, and a strong sense of social responsibility, enabling them to achieve stable growth and sustainable development [2]. Group 2: Oil and Gas Sector - The "three major oil companies" (China National Petroleum, Sinopec, and CNOOC) are expected to maintain high capital expenditure and enhance natural gas market development, aiming for long-term growth despite oil price fluctuations [3]. - The domestic oil service companies are benefiting from high upstream capital expenditure, with improved operational quality and international competitiveness, particularly in the context of the Belt and Road Initiative [3]. Group 3: Refining and Chemical Fiber Industry - The refining and chemical fiber industry is anticipated to recover, with the refining expansion nearing completion and supply-demand dynamics expected to improve, leading to high-quality development in the sector [4]. - The polyester sector is seeing limited new capacity, with structural optimization accelerating, which is expected to enhance the market share and competitiveness of leading companies [4]. Group 4: Coal Chemical Industry - The coal chemical industry is projected to improve profitability due to a gradual easing of coal supply and demand, alongside a decline in coal prices. The transition towards modern coal chemical processes is seen as essential for traditional coal enterprises [5]. - The average prices for various coal types have decreased, with main coking coal, thermal coal, and anthracite prices showing declines of -10.5%, -2.0%, and -16.0% respectively compared to the beginning of the year [5]. Group 5: Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies in the upstream oil and gas sector and oil service companies, including China National Petroleum (601857.SH), Sinopec (600028.SH), CNOOC (600938.SH), and others [6]. - For the refining and chemical fiber sector, companies like Hengli Petrochemical (600346.SH) and Rongsheng Petrochemical (002493.SZ) are recommended due to their potential benefits from industry optimization and upgrades [7]. - In the coal chemical sector, companies such as Hualu Hengsheng (600426.SH) and Baofeng Energy (600989.SH) are highlighted for their expected improvement in profitability [7]. - The report also suggests monitoring cyclical leading companies like Wanhua Chemical (600309.SH) and Satellite Chemical (002648.SZ) as demand recovers and supply-demand dynamics improve [7].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that the National Petroleum and Natural Gas Index (399439) has shown a strong increase of 1.00%, driven by significant gains in constituent stocks such as Lanstone Heavy Industry (603169) up 9.98%, and China Merchants Energy Shipping (601872) up 7.81% [1] - The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported a decrease in crude oil inventories by 6.86 million barrels last week, exceeding expectations, which contributed to the rise in oil prices [1] - Zhongyou Securities indicated that if there is a future premium on crude oil due to regional situations, it would benefit upstream assets, while improvements in demand and supply could favor midstream refining [1] Group 2 - As of September 30, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the National Petroleum and Natural Gas Index (399439) include China National Petroleum (601857), China Petroleum & Chemical (600028), and China National Offshore Oil (600938), collectively accounting for 64.68% of the index [2] - The Oil and Gas ETF (159697) closely tracks the National Petroleum and Natural Gas Index, reflecting the price changes of publicly listed companies in the oil and gas sector on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges [1]

Group 1 - Core viewpoint: Cinda Securities has given a "Buy" rating to CNOOC Engineering (600583.SH) with a latest price of 5.6 yuan, based on several factors [1] - Q3 gross margin decreased on a quarter-on-quarter basis, while net profit margin increased year-on-year [1] - The company secured a significant order in the Middle East in Q3, leading to a record high in hand orders [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The company reported a significant increase in new contracts, with a total of 251.72 billion yuan in new contract value for Q3 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 522% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 196% [5] - The company achieved a record high in its order backlog, reaching 595 billion yuan by the end of Q3 2025, the highest in nearly a decade [5] - The company is expected to benefit from high capital expenditures by CNOOC and expansion into overseas markets, with projected net profits for 2025-2027 showing steady growth [5] Financial Performance Summary - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported total revenue of 17.661 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 13.54%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.605 billion yuan, down 8.01% year-on-year [1] - The gross profit margin for Q3 2025 was 11.03%, showing a decline of 5.3 percentage points quarter-on-quarter and 2.56 percentage points year-on-year [5] - The net profit margin for Q3 2025 was 8.28%, which increased by 0.62 percentage points year-on-year [5] - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) for 2025 is projected to be 0.50 yuan, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 11.19 [5][4] Future Projections - The company’s net profit is forecasted to be 2.213 billion yuan in 2025, with growth rates of 2.4%, 9.0%, and 2.9% for the years 2025, 2026, and 2027 respectively [5] - The projected EPS for 2026 and 2027 are 0.55 yuan and 0.56 yuan respectively [5][4]

Oil Market Overview - The average weekly price for Brent and WTI crude oil futures is $63.4 and $59.3 per barrel, respectively, with increases of $1.4 and $1.0 compared to the previous week [1][2] - U.S. crude oil production stands at 13.63 million barrels per day, showing a decrease of 10,000 barrels per day week-on-week [2] - Active oil rigs in the U.S. increased by 2 to a total of 420, while active fracturing fleets rose by 3 to 175 [2] Crude Oil Inventory - Total U.S. crude oil inventory is 830 million barrels, with commercial inventory at 420 million barrels, strategic inventory at 410 million barrels, and Cushing inventory at 20 million barrels. Changes from the previous week include decreases of 1.4 million barrels and 0.96 million barrels in total and commercial inventories, respectively, while strategic inventory increased by 0.82 million barrels and Cushing inventory decreased by 0.77 million barrels [1][2] Refinery Activity - U.S. refinery crude processing volume is 15.73 million barrels per day, up by 600,000 barrels per day from the previous week, with a refinery utilization rate of 88.6%, an increase of 2.9 percentage points [2] Oil Trade Dynamics - U.S. crude oil imports, exports, and net imports are 5.92 million, 4.20 million, and 1.72 million barrels per day, respectively, with imports increasing by 390,000 barrels per day and exports decreasing by 260,000 barrels per day [2] Refined Product Overview - Average prices for gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel are $78, $95, and $89 per barrel, respectively, with week-on-week changes of +$1.1, +$2.0, and -$5.1 [3] - Refined product inventories for gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel are 220 million, 120 million, and 40 million barrels, respectively, with decreases of 2.15 million, 1.48 million, and 1.49 million barrels week-on-week [4] - Production levels for gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel are 959, 463, and 164 thousand barrels per day, with increases of 24, 4, and decreases of 7 thousand barrels per day, respectively [5] Refined Product Demand and Trade - Consumption of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel is 845, 385, and 172 thousand barrels per day, with no change in gasoline, a decrease of 39 thousand barrels per day in diesel, and an increase of 3 thousand barrels per day in jet fuel [6] - Gasoline imports, exports, and net exports are 80, 1.21 million, and 1.14 million barrels per day, with changes of -30, +190, and +230 thousand barrels per day, respectively [6] Recommended Companies - Companies recommended for investment include China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), PetroChina, Sinopec, CNOOC Services, and others [6]

Core Insights - The article discusses the recent developments in the oil processing industry, highlighting a rebound in international oil prices due to easing trade tensions and supportive inventory data [1][2]. Oil Price Review - As of October 24, 2025, Brent crude oil futures settled at $65.20 per barrel, up $3.91 per barrel (+6.38%) from the previous week, while WTI crude oil futures settled at $61.50 per barrel, up $4.35 per barrel (+7.61%) [2]. - The Urals crude oil spot price remained stable at $65.49 per barrel, while the ESPO crude oil spot price increased by $2.62 per barrel (+4.54%) to $60.35 per barrel [2]. Offshore Drilling Services - As of October 20, 2025, the number of global offshore self-elevating drilling rigs decreased by 3 to 370, with reductions in Africa, the Middle East, North America, and other regions, while Europe saw an increase of 1 rig [2]. - The number of global offshore floating drilling rigs remained unchanged at 132, with decreases in Africa and Europe, and increases in Southeast Asia and other regions [2]. U.S. Crude Oil Supply - As of October 17, 2025, U.S. crude oil production was 13.629 million barrels per day, a decrease of 0.07 million barrels per day from the previous week [3]. - The number of active drilling rigs in the U.S. increased by 2 to 420 as of October 24, 2025, while the number of hydraulic fracturing fleets increased by 3 to 178 [3]. U.S. Crude Oil Demand - As of October 17, 2025, U.S. refinery crude oil processing volume was 15.730 million barrels per day, an increase of 0.600 million barrels per day, with a refinery utilization rate of 88.60%, up 2.9 percentage points from the previous week [3]. U.S. Crude Oil Inventory - As of October 17, 2025, total U.S. crude oil inventory was 831 million barrels, a decrease of 0.142 million barrels (-0.02%) from the previous week [3]. - Strategic crude oil inventory increased by 0.819 million barrels (+0.20%) to 409 million barrels, while commercial crude oil inventory decreased by 0.961 million barrels (-0.23%) to 423 million barrels [3]. U.S. Refined Oil Inventory - As of October 17, 2025, U.S. gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel inventories were 21,667.9 million barrels, 11,555.1 million barrels, and 4,292.9 million barrels, respectively, with changes of -0.2147 million barrels (-0.98%), +0.028 million barrels (+0.18%), and -0.1485 million barrels (-3.34%) [4]. Biofuel Prices - As of October 24, 2025, the FOB price for ester-based biodiesel was $1,190 per ton, while hydrocarbon-based biodiesel was $1,900 per ton, both unchanged from the previous week [4]. - The FOB price for biojet fuel in China was $2,400 per ton, and in Europe, it was $2,710 per ton, both remaining stable [4].

Core Insights - The Tarim branch of Shengli Oil Engineering Company has achieved a significant milestone by having its 70751 team become the first team in the company to exceed 20,000 meters in annual drilling depth [1] - The team emphasizes a dual focus on speed and safety, implementing various strategies to enhance production efficiency while maintaining safety standards [2] Group 1: Production Efficiency - The 70751 team has adopted a modular approach to well relocation, introducing advanced tools that have improved relocation speed by 5.2% compared to previous methods [1] - During the relocation of the YQ2-7 well, the team set a record of 7.8 days from relocation to drilling, which is 46% faster than the average relocation time of 13.9 days in the Tar River area [1] - The team has optimized various operational processes, aiming for performance improvement and quality excellence in drilling practices [1] Group 2: Safety Measures - The team adheres to the principle that "safety is the greatest benefit," enhancing safety assessments and incentives while implementing a reward mechanism for reporting hazards [2] - A comprehensive safety production initiative, termed "Thunder Action," is in place to identify and mitigate potential risks in production [2] - The team conducts thorough analyses of neighboring well data before drilling, continuously optimizing technical plans and employing new speed-enhancing tools [2] Group 3: Technical and Training Initiatives - The team has strengthened equipment management and the use of solid control equipment, ensuring comprehensive technical oversight [2] - A combination of training methods, including participation in competitive training and self-directed team training, is utilized to enhance skills and efficiency [2] - Competitions focused on small metrics, such as daily drilling depth and individual challenges, are organized to solidify the talent foundation for drilling speed and efficiency [2]

Report Information - Report Title: Crude Oil Weekly Report: US Sanctions Two Russian Oil Companies, International Oil Prices Rise [1] - Report Date: October 26, 2025 [1] - Analysts: Chen Shuxian, Zhou Shaowen [1] Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the report Core Viewpoints - This week, Brent/WTI crude oil futures had weekly average prices of $63.4/$59.3 per barrel, up $1.4/$1.0 per barrel from last week. Various data on US crude oil and refined oil, including inventory, production, demand, and import/export, showed different changes [2]. - Recommended related listed companies include CNOOC, PetroChina, Sinopec, etc.; companies to be concerned about include Sinopec Oilfield Service, CNPC Engineering, etc. [3] Summary by Directory 1. Crude Oil Weekly Data Briefing - **Upstream Key Company Performance**: The stock prices of companies such as CNOOC, PetroChina, and Sinopec showed different percentage changes in the recent week, month, three - month, one - year, and year - to - date periods. Their valuations, including total market value, net profit attributable to the parent company, PE, and PB, also varied [9]. - **Crude Oil Price**: Brent, WTI, Russian Urals, and Russian ESPO crude oil had different weekly average prices and percentage changes. The LME copper spot price and the US dollar index also had corresponding fluctuations [9]. - **Inventory**: US crude oil total inventory, commercial crude oil inventory, strategic crude oil inventory, and Cushing crude oil inventory had different inventory levels and changes [9]. - **Production**: US crude oil production, the number of active crude oil rigs, and the number of active fracturing fleets had corresponding changes [9]. - **Refinery**: US refinery crude oil processing volume and operating rate, as well as the operating rates of Chinese local and major refineries, showed different changes [9]. - **Import/Export**: US crude oil import, export, and net import volumes had corresponding changes [9]. 2. This Week's Petroleum and Petrochemical Sector Market Review - **Petroleum and Petrochemical Sector Performance**: The report presents the performance of the petroleum and petrochemical sector, but specific data is not detailed here [12]. - **Sector Listed Company Performance** - **Refined Oil Price and Spread**: The weekly average prices and spreads of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in China, the US, Europe, and Singapore showed different changes [22]. - **Inventory**: The inventories of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US and Singapore had different inventory levels and changes [22]. - **Production**: The production of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US had corresponding changes [22]. - **Consumption**: The consumption of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US had corresponding changes [22]. - **Import/Export**: The import, export, and net export volumes of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US had corresponding changes [22]. - **Oil Service Sector**: The daily rates of offshore jack - up drilling platforms and semi - submersible drilling platforms had different changes [22]. 3. Crude Oil Sector Data Tracking - **Crude Oil Price**: Analyzes the prices and spreads of various crude oils, as well as the relationship between the US dollar index, LME copper price, and WTI crude oil price [28][35]. - **Crude Oil Inventory**: Discusses the relationship between US commercial crude oil inventory and oil prices, as well as the inventory levels and changes of US total crude oil, commercial crude oil, strategic crude oil, and Cushing crude oil [41][54]. - **Crude Oil Supply**: Analyzes US crude oil production, the number of crude oil rigs, and the number of fracturing fleets and their relationship with oil prices [57][61]. - **Crude Oil Demand**: Analyzes US refinery crude oil processing volume, operating rate, and the operating rates of Shandong and Chinese major refineries [65][69]. - **Crude Oil Import/Export**: Analyzes US crude oil import, export, and net import volumes [75]. 4. Refined Oil Sector Data Tracking - **Refined Oil Price**: Analyzes the relationship between international oil prices and domestic gasoline, diesel retail prices, as well as the prices and spreads of crude oil and refined oil in different regions [80][107]. - **Refined Oil Inventory**: Analyzes the inventory levels and changes of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US and Singapore [121][133]. - **Refined Oil Supply**: Analyzes the production of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US [140]. - **Refined Oil Demand**: Analyzes the consumption of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US and the number of US airport passenger security checks [143]. - **Refined Oil Import/Export**: Analyzes the import, export, and net export volumes of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel in the US [150][153]. 5. Oil Service Sector Data Tracking - Analyzes the average daily rates of self - elevating drilling platforms and semi - submersible drilling platforms in the oil service sector [165][169].