Soochow Securities·2025-04-21 03:23Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the gas industry [1] Core Views - Concerns over economic recession due to tariffs have led to a significant drop in US gas prices, while tariffs have temporarily halted the recovery of European gas prices, with domestic prices remaining stable [1][10] - The report highlights a supply-demand analysis indicating a 2.1% week-on-week increase in total gas supply in the US, while total demand increased by 7% week-on-week [15][17] - The report emphasizes the ongoing adjustments in pricing mechanisms and the gradual recovery of demand in the domestic market [50][51] Price Tracking - As of April 17, 2025, US HH gas prices decreased by 20.6%, European TTF prices increased by 6.8%, and domestic LNG prices remained stable with a week-on-week change of -0.5% [10][12] - The average total supply of natural gas in the US reached 1,124 billion cubic feet per day, with a year-on-year increase of 6.3% [15] Supply and Demand Analysis - The report notes that the US gas market is experiencing a week-on-week price drop of 20.6% due to tariff-induced inflation concerns, while total demand has increased by 7% [15][17] - In Europe, gas consumption for March 2025 was 60.5 billion cubic meters, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.8% [17] Pricing Progress - The report indicates that 61% of cities have implemented residential pricing adjustments, with an average increase of 0.20 yuan per cubic meter [39] - The pricing mechanism is expected to continue evolving, with potential for further adjustments in the future [39] Important Events - The report details the increase of tariffs on US LNG to 140%, noting that the impact on supply is limited due to the small proportion of US LNG in China's total imports [46] - Ongoing negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict are highlighted as a significant factor influencing European gas supply dynamics [49] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies that can optimize costs and benefit from the evolving pricing mechanisms, particularly highlighting New Energy and China Gas as key players [50][51] - It suggests monitoring companies with strong long-term contracts and flexible scheduling capabilities, such as Jiufeng Energy and Xin'ao [51]