石化化工交运行业日报第35期：红海航运危机加剧原油供应担忧，继续看好油气和油服板块-2025-03-18

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the oil and gas sector, particularly favoring the "three major oil companies" and oil service companies [5]. Core Views - The geopolitical risks in the Red Sea region have intensified, impacting oil supply concerns and potentially supporting oil prices due to increased geopolitical risk premiums [1]. - Global oil demand is expected to grow steadily, with IEA projecting an increase of 1.03 million barrels per day and OPEC forecasting a rise of 1.45 million barrels per day in 2025 [2]. - The oil service sector is expected to maintain high levels of activity, with global upstream capital expenditure projected to reach over $582.4 billion in 2025, a 5% increase year-on-year [3]. Summary by Sections Oil and Gas Sector - The Red Sea conflict has escalated, with significant military actions reported, which may lead to a decrease in oil supply and an increase in oil prices due to geopolitical risk premiums [1]. - The average breakeven price for new shale oil wells in the U.S. has risen to $64 per barrel, indicating a marginal cost for U.S. shale oil production [2]. Oil Service Sector - Global offshore exploration and development investment is expected to grow by 8.6% in 2024, while onshore investment is projected to decline by 7.9% [3]. - The average day rates for drilling rigs remain high, with self-elevating platforms at $102,400 per day and semi-submersible platforms at $226,000 per day [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on undervalued, high-dividend, and well-performing companies in the oil and gas sector, including China National Petroleum, Sinopec, CNOOC, and oil service companies [4]. - It also highlights opportunities in domestic semiconductor materials and agricultural chemicals, recommending companies like Jingshui Electric Materials and Wanhua Chemical [4].