Dongxing Securities·2025-06-19 09:09Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" investment rating for the oil and petrochemical industry, indicating an expectation of performance that exceeds the market benchmark by more than 5% [2][70]. Core Insights - The oil and gas sector is expected to maintain a high level of prosperity, while the refining and trading sector is under pressure but anticipated to improve [1][26]. - Global oil demand continues to rise post-pandemic, with 2024 demand projected at 105.53 million barrels per day, a year-on-year increase of 2.18% [27]. - The report highlights that the U.S. inflation rate has been decreasing, which indirectly supports commodity demand, including oil [3][18]. Summary by Sections Oil Price Trends - In 2024, Brent crude oil prices are expected to fluctuate between $69.19 and $91.17 per barrel, with an annual average of $79.61, reflecting a 2.87% year-on-year decline [4][20]. - The first quarter of 2025 shows a slight recovery in Brent prices, averaging $75 per barrel, up 1.3% from the previous quarter [20][25]. OPEC+ Production Decisions - OPEC+ has been adjusting production levels to stabilize oil prices, with a decision to extend voluntary production cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day until March 2025 [5][24]. - The report notes that non-OPEC supply, particularly from the U.S., continues to grow, impacting global oil prices [5][24]. Oil and Gas Exploration Sector - The A-share oil and gas exploration sector is projected to perform well, with 2024 revenue expected to reach 425.32 billion yuan, a slight decline of 1.22%, but net profit is expected to rise by 8.27% to 138.86 billion yuan [6][31]. - China's crude oil production is forecasted to increase by 1.85% in 2024, reaching 213 million tons [6][32]. Refining and Trading Sector - The refining and trading sector is facing challenges, with revenues expected to decline by 3.29% in 2024, and net profits down by 5.06% [7][37]. - The report attributes this decline to global trade tensions and falling oil prices, which have pressured profit margins [8][40]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies with high dividends and growth potential, recommending China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) as key investment targets [9][53]. - Dividend payout ratios for major companies are highlighted, with CNOOC at 44.27% and CNPC at 52.24% for 2024 [9][53].