PETROCHINA(SH:601857) Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-08-27 14:16Group 1 - The company announced a mid-term dividend of RMB 0.22 per share for 2025, totaling approximately RMB 402.65 billion [1] - In the first half of 2025, the company reported operating revenue of RMB 1.45 trillion, a year-on-year decrease of 6.7%, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 840.07 billion, down 5.4% year-on-year [5] - The company disclosed a merger and acquisition announcement involving a total investment of RMB 400.16 billion to establish three joint ventures for acquiring 100% equity in three gas storage companies [5][7] Group 2 - The acquisition is expected to enhance the company's natural gas supply chain stability and high-quality development, adding 10.97 billion cubic meters of gas storage capacity [7] - The transaction aims to reduce related party transactions by RMB 4.6 billion based on 2024 data estimates [7] - Post-transaction, the three gas storage companies will be included in the company's consolidated financial statements, positively impacting overall financial status and operational results [7]