EBSCN·2025-05-25 13:43Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the oil and petrochemical industry [5] Core Viewpoints - The oil price is expected to rebound due to improved supply-demand outlook, with IEA and EIA raising global oil demand forecasts for 2025 [1][10] - The "Three Major Oil Companies" are significantly increasing capital expenditures to enhance oil and gas production, ensuring national energy security [2][18] - The transition to renewable energy is being accelerated by the "Three Major Oil Companies," highlighting their long-term investment value [3][18] Summary by Sections Oil Price Outlook - Supply-demand expectations have improved, leading to a rebound in oil prices. As of May 23, 2025, Brent and WTI crude oil prices were reported at $65.03 and $61.76 per barrel, respectively [9][10] - IEA has raised its 2025 global oil demand forecast by 10000 barrels per day to 740000 barrels per day, while EIA expects a growth of 970000 barrels per day, an increase of 170000 barrels from the previous month [10][14] Capital Expenditure and Production Growth - The "Three Major Oil Companies" are responding to the national call for increased reserves and production, with a combined capital expenditure CAGR of 6.6% from 2018 to 2024. For 2025, their planned capital expenditures are CNY 210 billion for China National Petroleum Corporation, CNY 76.7 billion for China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, and CNY 130 billion for China National Offshore Oil Corporation [2][18] - Oil and gas equivalent production for 2024 is expected to grow by 2.2% for both China National Petroleum Corporation and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, and by 7.2% for China National Offshore Oil Corporation [2][18] Renewable Energy Transition - The "Three Major Oil Companies" are advancing their renewable energy initiatives. China National Petroleum Corporation aims for natural gas to account for 54.4% of its oil and gas equivalent production by 2024, with significant investments in wind and hydrogen energy [3][24] - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation is expanding its charging and hydrogen refueling infrastructure, targeting the construction of at least 500 battery swap stations this year [3][28] - China National Offshore Oil Corporation is actively developing CCUS projects, with the first offshore CCUS project launched in May 2025, expected to inject over 1 million tons of CO2 over the next decade [3][32]