Core Insights - Major oil companies are increasingly entering the electricity sales market as part of their strategic transformation in response to the impact of electric vehicles on oil consumption [2][6] - The establishment of China National Petroleum Corporation Electric Power Co., Ltd. (中油电能) marks a significant move by China National Petroleum to position itself as a clean energy service provider [2][4] - The oil companies are leveraging their existing infrastructure, such as gas stations, to integrate electric vehicle charging solutions, thereby enhancing their service offerings [6][10] Company Developments - 中油电能 was re-established from Daqing Oilfield Electricity Sales Co., which was founded in September 2016, and has become the largest enterprise power company in the CNPC system [3][4] - China National Petroleum's unified electricity purchase and sales platform has facilitated over 68 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity transactions by August 2025 [4] - China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has also entered the electricity sales market by establishing a new company focused on gas and electricity integration [5] Market Trends - The oil sector is facing declining profits due to falling oil prices, prompting companies to diversify into non-oil businesses and accelerate their green and low-carbon transformation [8][9] - The average price of Brent crude oil fell by 14.3% year-on-year, impacting the revenues of major oil companies [9] - The 2023 policy framework encourages oil and gas companies to develop renewable energy projects and participate in electricity market transactions [7] Strategic Initiatives - The "Three Barrel Oil" companies are focusing on expanding their non-oil business segments, including natural gas, hydrogen, and electricity services [10] - China National Petroleum is committed to building integrated energy stations that combine oil, gas, hydrogen, and electricity [11] - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is advancing its green transition by developing offshore wind power and carbon capture technologies [11]
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