Financial Performance - For the first half of 2023, the company reported revenue of approximately HKD 103.2 million, a 53.8% increase from HKD 67.1 million in the first half of 2022[5] - The loss attributable to the company's owners decreased by approximately 54.6% to about HKD 17.1 million, compared to HKD 37.7 million in the first half of 2022[6] - Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023, was HKD 103,215,000, an increase of 54% compared to HKD 67,068,000 in the same period of 2022[97] - The company reported a net loss of approximately HKD 18.0 million, compared to a loss of HKD 37.4 million in the same period of 2022[44] - The company recorded a net loss of approximately HKD 17,973,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023[110] - The total comprehensive loss for the period was HKD 21,174,000, compared to HKD 40,778,000 in the same period of 2022[99] - Basic and diluted loss per share was HKD 1.0, an improvement from HKD 2.2 in the previous year[99] Revenue Breakdown - Revenue from the Chinese market increased by approximately 61.1% to HKD 82.0 million, up from HKD 50.9 million in the first half of 2022[10] - Revenue from the overseas market rose by approximately 30.9% to HKD 21.2 million, compared to HKD 16.2 million in the first half of 2022[10] - Revenue from enhanced oil recovery services increased by approximately 72.2% to HKD 71.8 million, driven by increased services in Northern China and Southwest China[30] - The revenue from oilfield project tools and services in the first half of 2023 was approximately HKD 81.2 million, an increase of about HKD 30.1 million or approximately 58.9% compared to HKD 51.1 million in the same period of 2022[17] - The revenue from consulting services in the first half of 2023 was approximately HKD 22.0 million, an increase of about HKD 6.0 million or approximately 37.5% compared to HKD 16.0 million in the same period of 2022[18] - The revenue from production enhancement services was approximately HKD 71.8 million in the first half of 2023, an increase of about HKD 30.1 million or approximately 72.2% compared to HKD 41.7 million in the same period of 2022[21] Operational Highlights - The increase in revenue was driven by strong demand for enhanced oil recovery services in shale gas projects in China due to favorable national policies[5] - The company primarily engaged in enhanced oil recovery services, drilling services, consulting services, and related product trading activities during the first half of 2023[5] - The company recorded an operating loss of approximately HKD 10.7 million, a significant improvement from a loss of HKD 29.1 million in the first half of 2022[40] - R&D expenses increased by approximately 102.0% to HKD 10.1 million, reflecting greater investment in gas hydrate technology[35] Market and Regional Performance - In the Chinese Southwest region, revenue increased by approximately 74.0% to HKD 38.8 million, up from HKD 22.3 million in the first half of 2022[11] - Revenue from the Chinese Northern region doubled to HKD 37.8 million, a 100.0% increase from HKD 18.9 million in the first half of 2022[12] - Revenue from the Middle East increased by approximately 44.5% to HKD 21.1 million, up from HKD 14.6 million in the first half of 2022[14] Financial Position - The company's property, plant, and equipment decreased by approximately 14.2% to HKD 140.5 million, mainly due to depreciation and currency depreciation[46] - The equity in joint ventures was approximately HKD 68.1 million, down from HKD 73.7 million, primarily due to losses from a joint venture and currency depreciation[47] - As of June 30, 2023, the group's inventory was approximately HKD 13.5 million, an increase of about HKD 0.6 million (or approximately 4.7%) compared to HKD 12.9 million on December 31, 2022[52] - Trade receivables as of June 30, 2023, were approximately HKD 195.9 million, a decrease of about HKD 24.8 million (or approximately 11.2%) from HKD 220.7 million on December 31, 2022[53] - Cash and cash equivalents were approximately HKD 22.2 million as of June 30, 2023, a decrease of about HKD 17.8 million from HKD 40.0 million on December 31, 2022[57] Shareholder Information - As of June 30, 2023, Mr. Wang Jinlong holds 488,920,138 shares, representing approximately 28.32% of the company's equity[81] - Major shareholders include Junze, which holds 488,920,138 shares, representing approximately 28.32% of the issued share capital[84] - The company has a total of 826,189,898 shares held in trust by HSBC International Trustee, representing approximately 47.85%[84] - The company reported a significant shareholder concentration, with Mr. Li holding 826,189,898 shares, representing 47.85% of the issued share capital[86] Governance and Compliance - The company has established an audit committee consisting of three independent non-executive directors to review the unaudited interim financial information[79] - The company has complied with the corporate governance code in all applicable aspects during the first half of 2023[79] - The company is actively managing its shareholder base and ensuring compliance with securities regulations[87] Future Outlook - The company remains cautiously optimistic about future market demand for its oilfield services and plans to explore profitable investment opportunities[29] - The company plans to continue expanding its market presence and investing in new technologies to drive future growth[96] - The company’s ability to continue as a going concern is subject to significant uncertainties, including the ability to generate sufficient financing and operational cash flow[115]
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