Ge Long Hui·2025-08-22 09:07Core Viewpoint - China Coal Energy (01898.HK) reported a decline in revenue and profit for the first half of 2025, with a focus on optimizing production and expanding market share in coal and chemical sectors [1][2]. Financial Performance - The group's revenue for the first half of 2025 was RMB 74.436 billion, a decrease of 19.9% year-on-year [1]. - Shareholder profit attributable to the company was RMB 7.325 billion, down 31.5% year-on-year, with basic earnings per share at RMB 0.55 [1]. - EBITDA for the first half was RMB 16.857 billion, reflecting a 27.0% decrease year-on-year [1]. - The board approved an interim dividend of RMB 0.166 per share (including tax) for 2025 [1]. Operational Highlights - The coal business optimized production layout, achieving a total coal output of 67.34 million tons, an increase of 840,000 tons year-on-year [2]. - Self-produced coal sales reached 67.11 million tons, up 920,000 tons year-on-year, with a focus on maintaining market share and fulfilling long-term contracts [2]. - The coal chemical sector produced 2.988 million tons of major products, an increase of 61,000 tons year-on-year, while implementing a differentiated marketing strategy [2]. - Power generation increased by 27.2% year-on-year, reaching 7.75 billion kWh, due to improved equipment management and maintenance scheduling [2]. Project Development - The company accelerated project development, focusing on the "coal-electric-chemical-new" integrated industrial chain [3]. - Key projects such as the Li Bi coal mine and the Wu Shun Qi coal-electric integration project are progressing as planned [3]. - The construction of the second phase of the Yulin coal chemical project is nearing completion, with significant milestones achieved in various renewable energy projects [3]. - Safety measures and environmental protection efforts have been reinforced, maintaining a stable safety situation without any major environmental incidents [3].