Zhong Guo Jing Ying Bao·2025-08-30 02:46Core Viewpoint - The financial performance of China's three major oil companies, namely China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), has been adversely affected by fluctuations in international oil prices, leading to a decline in both revenue and net profit in the first half of 2025 [3][4]. Financial Performance - The combined revenue of the three companies reached 3.07 trillion yuan, with a net profit of 175.01 billion yuan, both showing varying degrees of year-on-year decline [3][4]. - Sinopec reported a revenue of 1.41 trillion yuan, down 10.6% year-on-year, and a net profit of 214.83 billion yuan, down 39.8% [4]. - CNPC achieved a revenue of 1.45 trillion yuan and a net profit of 839.93 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 6.7% and 5.4%, respectively [4]. - CNOOC's revenue was 207.61 billion yuan, down 8%, with a net profit of 695.33 billion yuan, down 13% [4]. Market Conditions - The decline in performance is attributed to the downward trend in international crude oil prices and reduced domestic demand for gasoline and diesel [5][6]. - The average price of Brent crude oil fell by 14.5% year-on-year to $71.87 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil dropped by 14.4% to $67.60 per barrel [6]. Operational Strategies - Sinopec emphasized the importance of maintaining cash flow and a stable financial position despite the significant decline in profitability [7]. - CNOOC highlighted its strategy of preparing for low oil prices by controlling costs and focusing on high-quality development, achieving a further reduction in its breakeven cost to $26.94 per barrel [7]. Exploration and Development - The three companies have increased their exploration and development efforts to ensure national oil and gas resource supply [10][11]. - Sinopec made significant breakthroughs in offshore oil and gas exploration and shale gas development in the Sichuan Basin [10]. - CNOOC reported new discoveries and evaluations of oil and gas structures, as well as ongoing exploration in strategic areas [10]. Production Growth - In terms of production, CNPC's oil and gas equivalent output reached 924 million barrels, a 2.0% increase year-on-year, while Sinopec's output was 263 million barrels, also up 2.0% [11]. - CNOOC achieved a net production of 385 million barrels of oil equivalent, marking a 6.1% increase [11]. Transition to Renewable Energy - The three companies are actively pursuing transitions to renewable energy in various ways [12][13]. - Sinopec reported a 70% increase in wind and solar power generation, reaching 3.69 billion kilowatt-hours [12]. - CNOOC is focusing on integrating renewable energy with oil and gas resources, achieving significant reductions in energy consumption and emissions [13].