Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-10-30 10:53Financial Performance - The company reported a revenue of 312.503 billion yuan for the first three quarters of 2025, a year-on-year decrease of 4.1% [2][5] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 101.971 billion yuan, down 12.6% year-on-year [2][5] - In Q3 alone, revenue increased by 5.7% year-on-year to 104.895 billion yuan, but net profit fell by 12.2% to 32.438 billion yuan [2][5] - The decline in profit is primarily attributed to a significant drop in international oil prices, with the average Brent crude oil futures price at 69.91 USD per barrel, down 14.6% year-on-year [5] - Operating cash flow remained strong at 171.749 billion yuan, despite a 6.0% year-on-year decline [5] Production and Business Highlights - The company's oil and gas net production increased by 6.7% year-on-year to 578.3 million barrels of oil equivalent [2][6] - Domestic production grew by 8.6% to 400.8 million barrels of oil equivalent, driven by new projects [6] - Natural gas production saw an 11.6% increase, with sales revenue rising by 15.2% year-on-year, providing a buffer against declining oil prices [6] Cost Control and Capital Expenditure - The average cost per barrel of oil decreased to 27.35 USD, down 2.8% year-on-year, indicating strong cost competitiveness [7] - Capital expenditure was 86.034 billion yuan, a reduction of 9.8% year-on-year, reflecting adjustments in project work [7] Strategic Developments - The company made five new discoveries and assessed 22 oil and gas structures in the first three quarters, enhancing its resource base [8] - A total of 14 new projects were launched, with significant contributions from key projects like "Deep Sea No. 1 Phase II" and "Bohai Zhong 19-2" [8] Asset and Liability Structure - Total assets reached 1.13 trillion yuan, a 6.6% increase from the beginning of the year, with cash reserves rising to 242.029 billion yuan [3][9] - The company has a low short-term debt pressure, with a debt-to-asset ratio of approximately 30% [9] Future Outlook - The company's performance is highly sensitive to international oil price fluctuations, with potential profit recovery linked to oil price increases [10][11] - The expansion of the natural gas business and progress in overseas projects are expected to be key growth drivers [11][12] - Ongoing adjustments in capital expenditure and cost control will be critical for future performance [12][13]