Guoxin Securities·2025-06-05 14:19Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Outperform" rating for the oil and gas industry [6][7]. Core Views - OPEC+ has announced a continuation of production increases of 411,000 barrels per day for July, significantly impacting oil prices due to geopolitical tensions and tariff policies [1][2]. - The Brent crude oil price is expected to stabilize between $65 and $75 per barrel in 2025, while WTI crude oil is projected to be between $60 and $70 per barrel [3][18]. Summary by Sections 1. May Oil Price Review - In May 2025, the average price of Brent crude oil futures was $64.0 per barrel, down $2.5 from the previous month, while WTI averaged $61.3 per barrel, down $1.5 [1][14]. - Oil prices experienced significant fluctuations due to tariff policies and geopolitical tensions, with OPEC+ planning to accelerate production in June [1][14]. 2. Oil Price Outlook - OPEC+ has extended its production increase plan, with a significant rise in output expected to be completed by October 2025, ahead of the original schedule [2][19]. - Major energy agencies forecast an increase in global oil demand of 730,000 to 1.3 million barrels per day in 2025, and 760,000 to 1.28 million barrels per day in 2026 [3][17]. 3. Key Data Tracking 3.1 Crude Oil Prices and Spreads - As of May 30, 2025, WTI crude oil settled at $60.79 per barrel, up $2.6 (+4.4%), while Brent settled at $63.90, up $0.8 (+1.2%) [36]. - The average Brent-WTI price spread was $3.07 per barrel, narrowing by $0.45 from the previous month [36]. 3.2 Crude Oil Supply - U.S. crude oil production averaged 13.4 million barrels per day in May 2025, a decrease of 42,000 barrels per day (-0.3%) [44]. - The number of active oil rigs in the U.S. decreased by 13 to an average of 468 rigs [44]. 4. Recommended Stocks - The report recommends investing in China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), Satellite Chemical, CNOOC Development, and Guanghui Energy, all rated as "Outperform" [4][6].