Ge Long Hui·2026-01-08 14:25Core Viewpoint - The restructuring of China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) and China Aviation Oil Group has created a super energy entity, significantly reshaping the aviation fuel industry in China [1][3]. Group 1: Company Overview - Sinopec is the world's largest refining company and the leading aviation fuel producer in China, controlling 40% of domestic aviation fuel production capacity and having technological advantages in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) [3]. - China Aviation Oil is Asia's largest aviation fuel service company, monopolizing 95% of the aviation fuel sales network and providing a comprehensive supply chain from procurement to airport refueling [3]. - The merger transforms the relationship between the two companies from "buyer and seller" to a unified entity, streamlining the production and refueling process [3]. Group 2: Market Context - Global aviation fuel demand is projected to reach 389 million tons in 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 3.9%, while domestic demand is expected to exceed 40 million tons during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, with an average annual growth rate of 4% [5]. - The restructuring addresses key bottlenecks in the industry, such as redundancy in intermediate links and high costs, which have hindered development [5]. Group 3: Strategic Implications - This restructuring is part of a broader trend of professional integration among state-owned enterprises, with six groups of ten companies having undergone strategic mergers during the 14th Five-Year Plan [5]. - The merger is expected to enhance the efficiency of state capital allocation and position China's aviation fuel industry to compete with international giants like Shell and ExxonMobil [5]. Group 4: Impact on A-shares - Two types of stocks are highlighted for attention: Sinopec, which will benefit from stable aviation fuel sales and high-value-added business opportunities, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) concept stocks, such as HXN Energy and Longkun Environment, which will benefit from the merger's acceleration of SAF promotion [5].