光大期货：11月27日能源化工日报

Oil Market - Oil prices increased on Wednesday, with WTI January contract closing at $58.65 per barrel, up $0.70, a rise of 1.21% [1] - Brent January contract closed at $63.13 per barrel, up $0.65, a rise of 1.04% [1] - EIA reported an increase in U.S. crude oil, gasoline, and distillate inventories, with crude oil inventory rising by 2.774 million barrels to 426.929 million barrels as of November 21 [1] - Baker Hughes reported a decrease in the number of active oil and gas rigs in the U.S., with a total rig count down by 10 to 544, the lowest since September [1] Fuel Oil - The main contract for fuel oil on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell by 0.16% to 2447 yuan/ton, while low-sulfur fuel oil rose by 0.33% to 3013 yuan/ton [2] - China's bonded marine fuel oil imports in October were 518,800 tons, down 4.53% month-on-month and down 23.19% year-on-year [2] - High-sulfur fuel oil market remains supported by strong downstream demand from marine fuel and refineries [2] Asphalt - The main asphalt contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell by 1.02% to 3019 yuan/ton [2] - Domestic asphalt production plans for December are around 2.23 million tons, a decrease of 20,000 tons month-on-month [2] - Current asphalt prices are stable around 3000 yuan/ton, with expectations of continued loose supply-demand dynamics [2] Rubber - The main rubber contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange rose by 70 yuan/ton to 15195 yuan/ton [3] - Supply and demand are weak due to reduced tire production and adverse weather conditions affecting rubber production [3] - The cancellation of warehouse receipts has led to a record low in warehouse receipts, indicating potential support for rubber prices [3] PX, PTA, and MEG - TA601 closed at 4684 yuan/ton, up 0.6%, while EG2601 closed at 3896 yuan/ton, up 0.59% [4] - PX futures closed at 6774 yuan/ton, up 0.83%, with spot prices at $829 per ton [4] - PTA supply is expected to decrease, while downstream polyester production is anticipated to increase [5] Methanol - Methanol prices are showing strength, with Taicang spot prices at 2088 yuan/ton [6] - Domestic supply remains high, but Iranian plant shutdowns may lead to a significant drop in imports in December [6] - The market is expected to see a rebound in methanol prices, but with an upper limit due to weak downstream polyethylene prices [6] Polyolefins - Polypropylene prices are under pressure with production margins negative for various production methods [7] - High supply levels are expected to continue, while demand is marginally weakening [7] - The market is transitioning to a supply strong and demand weak scenario, with inventory pressures increasing [7] PVC - PVC prices are adjusting downwards in various regions, with supply remaining high and demand slowing due to a slowdown in real estate construction [8] - The market is expected to stabilize at lower levels, with potential for bottoming out due to reduced export barriers [8] Urea - Urea futures prices increased by 1.29% to 1654 yuan/ton, with strong demand reflected in high sales rates in several regions [9] - Domestic supply remains high, with production levels stable and no signs of reduced output [9] - International market dynamics, particularly from India, may impact future pricing [9] Soda Ash - Soda ash futures prices remained stable at 1175 yuan/ton, with positive market sentiment driving demand [10] - Supply levels are stable, but future pressures may arise from new production capacities [10] - The market is expected to continue its low-level wide fluctuations [10] Glass - Glass futures prices rose by 1.87% to 1037 yuan/ton, with the market showing signs of recovery [11] - Demand is improving, with production rates in key regions exceeding 100% [11] - The market sentiment is cautiously optimistic, with potential for further price increases if demand continues to strengthen [11]