
Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2018 was RMB 21,886.6 million, an increase from RMB 17,458.6 million in 2017, representing a growth of 25.4%[8] - Operating profit for 2018 was RMB 643.5 million, compared to RMB 706.3 million in 2017, reflecting a decrease of 8.9%[8] - Annual profit for 2018 was RMB 88.7 million, up from RMB 80.9 million in 2017, indicating a growth of 9.6%[8] - Basic earnings per share for 2018 were RMB 1.48, a significant increase of 64.4% from RMB 0.90 in 2017[8] - The net profit for 2018 was RMB 88.7 million, representing a 9.6% increase from RMB 80.9 million in 2017[10] - The group's total operating revenue for 2018 increased by RMB 4,428.1 million to RMB 21,886.6 million, representing a growth of 25.4% year-on-year[44] - The international market contributed RMB 5,661.1 million to total revenue, accounting for 25.9% of the group's operating income, an increase of 1.1 percentage points year-on-year[49] Assets and Equity - Total assets as of 2018 amounted to RMB 74,687.0 million, with total equity at RMB 34,677.4 million[7] - The total equity at the end of 2018 was RMB 34,677.4 million, remaining stable compared to RMB 34,687.5 million at the end of 2017[10] - Total assets as of December 31, 2018, were RMB 74,687.0 million, a 1.0% increase from RMB 73,941.3 million at the end of 2017[67] Debt and Capital Return - The capital return rate for 2018 was 0.3%, up from 0.2% in 2017[8] - The debt-to-equity ratio for 2018 was 49.8%, an increase from 44.9% in 2017[8] Business Segments Performance - Domestic business revenue for 2018 was RMB 16,225.5 million, while international business revenue was RMB 5,661.1 million[8] - The drilling services segment generated revenue of RMB 7,749.9 million, up 22.2% from RMB 6,340.9 million, due to increased platform utilization and operational volume[45] - The oilfield services business achieved revenue of RMB 9,792.6 million in 2018, a 40.0% increase from RMB 6,995.6 million in 2017[29] - The ship service business generated revenue of RMB 2,698.1 million in 2018, up 10.7% from RMB 2,437.8 million in 2017[32] - The geophysical exploration and engineering survey services revenue decreased by 2.3% to RMB 1,646.0 million in 2018 from RMB 1,684.3 million in 2017[37] Operational Efficiency - The number of operating days for drilling platforms increased to 11,138 days in 2018, up by 2,141 days or 23.8% compared to 8,997 days in 2017[25] - The utilization rate of available days for drilling platforms improved to 72.5% in 2018, an increase of 12.9 percentage points from 59.6% in 2017[25] - The average daily revenue for self-elevating drilling platforms decreased to $6.5 million in 2018, down 8.5% from $7.1 million in 2017[27] - The average daily revenue for semi-submersible drilling platforms also declined to $17.3 million in 2018, a decrease of 15.2% from $20.4 million in 2017[27] Market Expansion and Strategy - The company aims to expand its international market presence, particularly in the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Americas, Europe, Africa, and Far East regions[4] - The company plans to continue its international development strategy and enhance its global market capabilities in 2019[19] - The company aims to enhance its core competitiveness through technological development and international expansion strategies[16] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and enhancing its technical capabilities to improve profitability[76] Sustainability and Corporate Governance - The company is committed to sustainable development, balancing economic, social, and environmental growth[3] - The company has been recognized for its sustainable development efforts, being included in the Hang Seng Sustainable Development Index for seven consecutive years[15] - The company committed to adhering to the ten principles advocated by the UN Global Compact[105] - The sustainability report for 2018 covers performance in economic, environmental, and social aspects from January 1 to December 31, 2018[105] - The company emphasizes compliance with laws and regulations, ensuring the protection of employee rights and promoting fair competition, which contributes to its sustainable development goals[131] Risk Management and Safety - The company has implemented a comprehensive risk management system, focusing on major risks and enhancing its ability to respond to potential threats, ensuring overall stability in 2018[134] - The company has developed a comprehensive QHSE management system, aligning with international standards and enhancing operational safety[187] - The safety performance statistics showed 21 safety production accidents in 2018, an increase from 9 in 2017[191] - The OSHA recordable incident rate for 2018 was 0.08, compared to 0.06 in 2017, indicating a slight increase in incidents[191] Research and Development - The company invested CNY 79.375 million in R&D, an increase from CNY 63.415 million in 2017, representing a growth of approximately 25.5%[168] - The company obtained 91 new patents in 2018, including 42 invention patents, compared to 74 patents in 2017, indicating a 22.9% increase in total patents granted[169] - The company undertook 197 R&D projects in 2018, reflecting its commitment to enhancing technology supply quality and efficiency[169] Employee and Social Responsibility - The employee turnover rate was 2.6% in 2018, slightly higher than 2.2% in 2017[119] - The company maintained a 100% social insurance coverage rate for its employees in 2018[119] - The company participated in various social welfare activities, including poverty alleviation and community support, reflecting its commitment to corporate social responsibility[127]