Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-10-31 13:54Core Insights - The decline in international oil prices has significantly impacted the performance of China's major oil companies, known as the "Big Three" [2] - For the first three quarters, China Petroleum, China National Petroleum, and China National Offshore Oil Corporation reported net profits of 29.984 billion yuan, 126.279 billion yuan, and 101.971 billion yuan, respectively, representing year-on-year declines of 32.2%, 4.9%, and 12.6% [2] - The average price of crude oil sold by China Petroleum fell by 14.7% to $65.55 per barrel, while China National Offshore Oil's average price dropped by 13.6% to $68.92 per barrel, contributing to revenue declines in their oil and gas segments [2][3] Financial Performance - The combined net profit of the "Big Three" decreased by over 35 billion yuan compared to the previous year, equating to a daily loss of approximately 3.8 million yuan [2] - Despite the drop in oil prices, the profit decline for China Petroleum and China National Offshore Oil was less severe than the price drop due to effective cost management and operational efficiency [3] - China Petroleum's oil and gas equivalent production increased by 2.6% to 1,377.2 million barrels, with unit operating costs decreasing by 6.1% to $10.79 per barrel [3] Natural Gas Segment - China National Offshore Oil reported a nearly 12% increase in natural gas production, significantly outpacing overall production growth, with natural gas sales revenue rising by 15.2% [3] - The average price of natural gas sold by China National Offshore Oil increased by 1% to $7.86 per thousand cubic feet, contributing positively to its financial performance [3] Downstream and Chemical Business - The downstream oil product sales and refining chemical sectors of China Petroleum and China Petrochemical are facing challenges due to decreased market demand and falling prices [3] - China Petroleum's chemical business reported an operating profit of 1.787 billion yuan, a year-on-year decline of 50%, while China Petrochemical's chemical segment experienced a pre-tax loss of 8.223 billion yuan, widening by nearly 68% [4] Industry Trends and Strategic Shifts - The peak demand for gasoline in the Chinese market was reached in 2023, with expectations of a significant decline post-2030, impacting the overall oil product demand [5] - In response to the pressures from renewable energy, the "Big Three" are accelerating their diversification into non-oil businesses [5] - China Petrochemical aims to transform into a comprehensive energy service provider by expanding into natural gas, hydrogen, and electric vehicle charging services [5] - China Petroleum is also focusing on integrating oil and gas exploration with renewable energy development, emphasizing the construction of comprehensive energy stations [5]