Jin Rong Jie·2025-12-23 10:27Group 1: Industry Overview - Recent decline in international oil prices due to oversupply expectations and geopolitical changes has created operational pressure on the global oil and gas industry [1] - Nearly half of the surveyed oil executives believe their companies' operational outlook has worsened compared to last year, with some reporting that falling oil prices have led to losses on certain wells [1] Group 2: Company Performance - ExxonMobil reported a net profit of $7.54 billion in Q3, a 12.4% year-on-year decline, but with revenues reaching $85.3 billion, showcasing resilience despite a more than 20% drop in international oil prices [1] - The combined net profit of ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and TotalEnergies exceeded $21 billion in Q3, highlighting strong performance amid challenging market conditions [1] - Chevron's Q3 global oil and gas production reached 4.09 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, a 21% year-on-year increase, with U.S. production hitting a record high of 2.04 million barrels per day [2] Group 3: Cost Management and Efficiency - ExxonMobil achieved structural cost savings of $2.2 billion in Q3 through automation upgrades, supply chain optimization, and operational innovations, with total savings exceeding $14 billion since 2019 [2] - The company's breakeven point has decreased by $10 to $15 per barrel compared to five years ago, now standing at $40 to $42 per barrel, allowing for profitability even if oil prices drop to $60 per barrel [2] Group 4: Market Outlook - Industry executives expect oil prices to remain under pressure in the short term, with the U.S. Energy Information Administration projecting further declines in average prices for Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude by 2026 [3] - Despite short-term challenges, there is a relatively optimistic long-term outlook for the crude oil market among industry insiders [3]