PETROCHINA(SH:601857) Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-03-31 15:24Core Viewpoint - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) achieved record high performance for the third consecutive year despite a challenging market environment characterized by declining oil prices and reduced demand for refined oil products [2][4]. Financial Performance - In 2024, CNPC reported total revenue of 2.94 trillion yuan, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of 164.68 billion yuan, representing a 2% year-on-year increase [2][4][8]. - The average price of crude oil realized by CNPC in 2024 was $74.70 per barrel, a decrease of 2.5% compared to the previous year [2]. Operational Highlights - CNPC's net profit growth was driven by enhanced efficiency and cost control measures, as well as a transformation towards higher value-added chemical products [5]. - The company achieved a record natural gas sales volume, contributing to an operating profit of 54.01 billion yuan, a 25.5% increase year-on-year [5]. Cash Flow and Dividends - By the end of 2024, CNPC's net cash flow from operating activities reached 406.53 billion yuan, exceeding 400 billion yuan for two consecutive years, with free cash flow of 104.35 billion yuan [5]. - The company announced a cash dividend of 86 billion yuan for 2024, marking the second consecutive year of dividends exceeding 80 billion yuan [5]. Production and Exploration - In 2024, CNPC achieved an oil and gas equivalent production of 1,797.4 million barrels, a 2.2% increase from the previous year [9]. - The company reported a reserve replacement ratio of 1.0, indicating the best balance between reserves and production in the past five years [10]. Future Outlook - For 2025, CNPC aims to achieve an oil and gas equivalent production of 1,826.6 million barrels, a 1.6% increase, and plans to reduce capital expenditures by 4.9% to 262.2 billion yuan [10]. - The company is accelerating its development of renewable energy, with plans for renewable energy capacity to reach 7% of oil and gas equivalent by 2024, aiming for a balanced contribution from oil, gas, and renewable energy by 2050 [11].