Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the power and gas sectors, recommending various companies within these industries for investment opportunities [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights that China's total electricity consumption is projected to exceed 10 trillion kWh in 2025, reaching 10.4 trillion kWh, with a year-on-year growth of 5% [7][8]. - The growth in electricity consumption is driven primarily by the secondary and tertiary industries, which together contribute nearly 80% of the total increase in electricity demand [8]. - The report notes significant growth in electricity consumption from high-end manufacturing, digital economy, and new infrastructure projects, such as charging stations and 5G base stations, which are expected to see growth rates exceeding 30% [8]. Summary by Sections 1. Electricity Sector - In 2025, the total electricity consumption is expected to reach 10.4 trillion kWh, with a 5% year-on-year increase. The first, second, and third industries, along with urban and rural residential electricity consumption, are projected to grow by 9.9%, 3.7%, 8.2%, and 6.3% respectively [7][9]. - The second industry remains the largest consumer of electricity, contributing 48% to the growth, while the third industry contributes 31% [9][13]. - The report recommends investments in coal-fired power companies like Guodian Power and Inner Mongolia Huadian, as well as large hydropower companies such as Yangtze Power and State Power Investment [15][16]. 2. Gas Sector - The report indicates that colder temperatures are expected to increase heating demand, leading to a rebound in gas prices across Europe and Asia. As of January 16, the Henry Hub spot price was $3.06/mmBtu, with a weekly increase of 6.77% [17][24]. - The report highlights that European gas prices have surged due to low inventory levels and increased heating demand, with the TTF spot price reaching €38.10/MWh, up 31.38% week-on-week [17][24]. - Recommendations include investing in integrated gas companies like Kunlun Energy and New Hope Energy, as well as gas trading companies like New Hope and New Energy [38]. 3. Market Performance - The report notes that the public utility, power, and environmental sectors outperformed the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index during the week of January 12 to January 16, 2026 [40]. 4. Company and Industry Dynamics - Recent initiatives in various provinces aim to enhance green energy and environmental standards, including the establishment of green mining standards in Guangxi and guidelines for industrial microgrid construction [46][47]. - The report also mentions significant corporate announcements, including mergers and acquisitions in the energy sector, which may impact market dynamics [50].

Group 1 - The core view of the report emphasizes the acceleration of utility sector transformation, highlighting the increasing value of dividends [1] - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for the utility sector, consistent with previous ratings [3] - The report indicates that the utility sector has outperformed the market, with a relative performance increase of 30% from January 2025 to January 2026 [4] Group 2 - Electricity demand growth is expected to continue, driven by industrial transformation, with significant contributions from wind and solar power [17] - The report notes that from January to November 2025, wind and solar power accounted for 86.2% of the total electricity generation increase, indicating a strong shift towards renewable energy sources [17][18] - The structure of electricity consumption is shifting from secondary industry to tertiary industry and residential use, with the tertiary sector expected to account for 50.2% of the total electricity consumption increase by 2025 [17] Group 3 - The report highlights that the cash flow of thermal power companies is improving, with a potential increase in dividend payouts [17] - It suggests that the transition towards utility-like operations in thermal power is accelerating, with companies like Huaneng International Power and Huadian International Power showing strong performance and dividend management [17] - The report indicates that the capacity price for coal-fired power is expected to rise in 2026, which could enhance profitability [17] Group 4 - Hydropower is expected to benefit from high reservoir levels, ensuring stable electricity generation during dry seasons, with companies like Changjiang Electric Power showing promising performance [17] - The report emphasizes the importance of asset securitization in hydropower, with ongoing projects expected to enhance growth potential [17] - The report also notes that long-term interest rates remain low, which could further enhance the attractiveness of hydropower investments [17] Group 5 - The report discusses the challenges faced by green energy, particularly in terms of pricing and profitability, but anticipates improvements driven by policy changes [17] - Nuclear power is expected to see accelerated approvals and market-driven pricing, which could enhance its competitiveness [17] - The report highlights the need for a focus on demand recovery in the gas sector, with companies like Jiufeng Energy positioned to benefit from cost improvements [17] Group 6 - The report recommends specific stocks within the utility sector, including Huaneng International Power, Huadian International Power, and Changjiang Electric Power, based on their strong performance and dividend potential [17] - It also highlights the potential of gas companies like Jiufeng Energy and renewable energy firms like Longyuan Power and Fuyuan Co., which are expected to benefit from favorable market conditions [17] - The report suggests that the utility sector is entering a phase of increased dividend value, making it an attractive investment opportunity [17]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the public utility and environmental sectors [6][8]. Core Views - The report highlights the launch of the 2026 incremental renewable energy project pricing mechanism in Shanxi Province, with a bidding range of 0.2-0.32 CNY/kWh and a total bidding volume of 9.576 billion kWh, including 3.527 billion kWh from wind power and 6.049 billion kWh from solar power [2][14]. - It notes that over 26 cities in China have raised water prices in 2025, with adjustments typically ranging from 10% to 30%, driven by rising operational costs and the need for sustainable pricing mechanisms [3][17][19]. Summary by Sections Market Review - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.57%, while the public utility index increased by 0.06% and the environmental index by 0.27% [13][22]. - Within the electricity sector, thermal power increased by 0.35%, while hydropower decreased by 1.76%, and renewable energy generation rose by 1.61% [13][23]. Important Events - The Shanxi pricing mechanism for renewable energy projects has a total scale of 95.76 billion kWh, with a bidding upper limit of 0.32 CNY/kWh and a lower limit of 0.2 CNY/kWh, effective for 10 years [2][14]. Investment Strategy - Recommendations include major thermal power companies like Huadian International and Shanghai Electric, as well as leading renewable energy firms such as Longyuan Power and Three Gorges Energy [4][20]. - The report suggests that the nuclear power sector will maintain stable profitability, recommending companies like China Nuclear Power and China General Nuclear Power [4][20]. - In the environmental sector, it advises focusing on companies with strong cash flow in water and waste management, such as China Everbright Environment and Shanghai Industrial Holdings [21]. Key Company Earnings Forecasts - Huadian International (600027.SH) is rated "Outperform" with an expected EPS of 0.46 CNY for 2024 and a PE ratio of 10.1 [8]. - Longyuan Power (001289.SZ) is also rated "Outperform" with an expected EPS of 0.75 CNY for 2024 and a PE ratio of 20.8 [8]. - China Nuclear Power (601985.SH) is rated "Outperform" with an expected EPS of 0.46 CNY for 2024 and a PE ratio of 20.9 [8].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook for the utility sector, indicating a favorable investment environment [7][3]. Core Insights - December's electricity consumption growth was affected by temperature, but a stable growth rate is expected for 2026, with an anticipated growth rate of around 5% [7][10]. - The report highlights that the long-term electricity price reform is necessary to support the increasingly complex new energy system in China [7]. - The performance expectations for the utility sector have reached a low point, making low-priced utility assets worth considering for investment [7]. Summary by Sections Electricity Consumption - In 2025, the total electricity consumption in China increased by 5.0% year-on-year, with growth rates for different sectors being +9.9% for primary industry, +3.7% for secondary industry, +8.2% for tertiary industry, and +6.3% for residential use [10][9]. - The average national temperature in December 2025 was -1.1°C, which contributed to the decline in electricity consumption growth [7][10]. Coal Prices and Supply - Coal prices at ports and production sites have weakened slightly, aligning with previous expectations. The report anticipates that short-term coal prices will remain stable with limited upward potential [7][27]. - As of January 16, 2026, the price of Q5500 thermal coal at Qinhuangdao was 695 CNY/ton, showing a week-on-week decrease of 0.6% [27][30]. Performance of Utility Sector - The utility sector index rose by 0.1%, outperforming the CSI 300 index by 0.7 percentage points during the week of January 10-16, 2026 [53]. - The report suggests that the utility sector remains a quality dividend asset for long-term investment, especially under the current low-interest-rate environment [7][3]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on utility stocks, particularly in thermal, hydropower, nuclear, and renewable energy sectors, with specific stocks highlighted for potential investment [7][3]. - Notable stocks include: - Thermal Power: Jiantou Energy, Huadian International, Guodian Power, Huaneng International, and Waneng Power [7]. - Hydropower: Yangtze Power, Guiguan Power, Chuanwei Energy, and Huaneng Hydropower [7]. - Nuclear Power: China General Nuclear Power [7]. - Wind and Solar: Longyuan Power [7].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that Longyuan Power's stock performance and financing activities indicate a mixed outlook, with a notable decline in revenue and profit year-on-year [1][2][3] Group 2 - On January 15, Longyuan Power's stock fell by 1.08%, with a trading volume of 71.58 million yuan. The financing buy-in amount was 4.01 million yuan, while the financing repayment was 3.21 million yuan, resulting in a net financing buy of 0.79 million yuan [1] - As of January 15, the total balance of margin trading for Longyuan Power was 110 million yuan, which accounts for 0.14% of its market capitalization, indicating a high level compared to the past year [1] - The company had no short selling activity on January 15, with a short selling balance of 2.18 million yuan, which is below the 10th percentile level over the past year, indicating a low level of short interest [1] Group 3 - Longyuan Power, established on January 27, 1993, and listed on January 24, 2022, primarily engages in power system and electrical equipment technology services, new energy technology development, and project investment management [2] - For the period from January to September 2025, Longyuan Power reported a revenue of 22.22 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 15.67%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 4.39 billion yuan, down 19.76% year-on-year [2] Group 4 - Since its A-share listing, Longyuan Power has distributed a total of 6.81 billion yuan in dividends, with 5.58 billion yuan distributed over the past three years [3] - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for Longyuan Power was 34,200, a decrease of 16.42% from the previous period [2] - Among the top ten circulating shareholders, Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited held 3.05 million shares, a decrease of 819,900 shares from the previous period [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the establishment of two new power generation companies in Gansu, China, which are fully owned by a parent company involved in energy development [1] - The newly established companies, Gansu Guoneng Badanjilin No. 1 Power Generation Co., Ltd. and Gansu Guoneng Badanjilin No. 2 Power Generation Co., Ltd., each have a registered capital of 1 billion yuan [1] - Both companies have a business scope that includes heat production and supply, coal and related product sales, sales of wind power equipment, and biomass energy technology services [1] Group 2 - The legal representative for both companies is Pang Xin, indicating a centralized management structure [1] - The parent company, Guoneng Badanjilin (Gansu) Energy Development Investment Co., Ltd., is jointly held by Longyuan Power (001289) and China Energy Investment Corporation [1]

Core Viewpoint - Longyuan Power Group Co., Ltd. has successfully completed the issuance of its second phase of ultra-short-term financing bonds for 2026, aimed at supplementing working capital and repaying interest-bearing debts of the issuer and its subsidiaries [2][5]. Group 1 - The company received authorization from its shareholders on June 17, 2025, to apply for and issue debt financing instruments with a total new scale not exceeding RMB 500 billion (including 500 billion) [1][4]. - The company can register debt financing instruments with the China Interbank Market Dealers Association, with a total new scale not exceeding RMB 800 billion (including 800 billion), and may issue them in installments [1][4]. - The relevant documents for the bond issuance have been published on the China Money website and the Shanghai Clearing House website [2][6]. Group 2 - The first phase of ultra-short-term financing bonds for 2026 was also successfully issued on January 14, 2026, with similar purposes for the raised funds [5][6]. - The company’s board of directors has been authorized to handle related matters within the scope of the authorization granted by the shareholders [1][4].

Group 1 - The company Longyuan Power (001289)(00916) has completed the issuance of ultra-short-term financing bonds on January 14, 2026, totaling RMB 3.7 billion [1] - The bonds have a maturity period of 149 days and a face value of RMB 100, with a coupon rate of 1.54% [1] - The funds raised from this bond issuance will be used to supplement daily working capital and repay interest-bearing debts of the issuer and its subsidiaries [1]

Core Viewpoint - Longyuan Power (001289)(00916) has successfully issued a super short-term financing bond totaling RMB 3.7 billion with a maturity of 149 days and an interest rate of 1.54% [1] Group 1 - The total amount of the super short-term financing bond issued by the company is RMB 3.7 billion [1] - The bond has a maturity period of 149 days [1] - The face value of the bond is set at RMB 100 [1] - The interest rate for the bond is 1.54% [1] - Interest calculations for the bond will commence from January 14, 2026 [1]

Core Viewpoint - Longyuan Power (00916) has successfully completed the issuance of super short-term financing bonds totaling RMB 3.7 billion, with a maturity of 149 days and an interest rate of 1.54% [1] Group 1: Financing Details - The total amount of the super short-term financing bonds issued is RMB 3.7 billion [1] - The bonds have a maturity period of 149 days, with a face value of RMB 100 each [1] - The interest on the bonds will start accruing from January 14, 2026 [1] Group 2: Underwriters and Use of Proceeds - The lead underwriter for the bond issuance is CITIC Bank, with China Merchants Bank serving as the co-lead underwriter [1] - The funds raised from this bond issuance will be used to supplement the company's working capital and repay interest-bearing debts of the issuer and its subsidiaries [1]