Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the report is that Sinopec Engineering (02386) is acquiring the East China Pipeline Design Institute, which will enhance the company's qualifications in the pipeline transportation sector and strengthen its overall competitiveness [1][2]. - The acquisition price for the East China Pipeline Design Institute is set at 191 million yuan [2]. - The East China Pipeline Design Institute, established in 1993, specializes in the storage and transportation of petroleum and chemical products, and has a net profit of 10.48 million yuan for 2024, with a net asset value of 168 million yuan as of August 31, 2025 [3]. Group 2 - The acquisition will consolidate the company's capabilities in providing integrated EPC services across the entire business chain, from design to procurement and construction [3]. - The transaction will enhance the company's qualifications and execution capabilities in long-distance pipelines and storage facilities, facilitating entry into emerging markets such as hydrogen pipelines and aviation fuel pipelines [3]. - The company has seen a rapid increase in new contracts, with a total of 91.3 billion yuan signed in the first three quarters of 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 24.4%, including 54.5 billion yuan domestically and 36.9 billion yuan overseas [4].