Zhong Guo Neng Yuan Wang·2026-01-19 04:03Market Performance - The public utility sector increased by 0.1% as of January 16, outperforming the broader market, with the electricity sector rising by 0.20% and the gas sector declining by 1.17% [2][8]. Electricity Industry Data Tracking - The price of thermal coal at Qinhuangdao Port rose by 1 CNY/ton week-on-week, reaching 697 CNY/ton as of January 16. Meanwhile, Indonesian coal prices fell by 5.71 CNY/ton to 735.71 CNY/ton, and Australian coal prices decreased by 6.53 CNY/ton to 740.51 CNY/ton [3]. - Coal inventory at Qinhuangdao Port increased by 150,000 tons week-on-week, totaling 5.5 million tons as of January 16. Inland power plants' daily coal consumption rose by 96,000 tons/day to 4.147 million tons, a week-on-week increase of 2.37% [3]. - The outflow from the Three Gorges Dam increased by 19.22% year-on-year and 23.55% week-on-week, reaching 9,180 cubic meters/second as of January 16 [4]. Natural Gas Industry Data Tracking - The LNG ex-factory price index in Shanghai was 3,854 CNY/ton as of January 15, showing a week-on-week increase of 1.29% but a year-on-year decrease of 13.53% [5]. - The European TTF spot price rose by 18.6% week-on-week to 11.4 USD/million BTU, while the US HH spot price increased by 2.8% to 2.95 USD/million BTU [5]. - Domestic natural gas consumption in November was 36.280 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 4.1%, with production at 21.880 billion cubic meters, up 5.9% year-on-year [6]. Key Industry News - The State Grid Corporation plans to invest 4 trillion CNY in fixed assets during the 14th Five-Year Plan, a 40% increase from the previous plan, focusing on green transformation and enhancing grid functionality [7]. - Multiple provinces have highlighted natural gas as a key strategic energy source in their 14th Five-Year Plans, emphasizing its role in connecting traditional and new energy systems without setting consumption caps [7]. Investment Recommendations - The electricity sector is expected to see profit improvements and value reassessment due to ongoing supply-demand tensions, with a focus on coal power companies like Guodian Power and Huaneng International [8]. - The natural gas sector is anticipated to benefit from stable margins in city gas businesses and opportunities for traders with low-cost long-term gas sources [8].