行业专题报告：产能置换约束供给，储备产能释放弹性

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" (maintained) [3] Core Viewpoints - The capacity replacement policy is a core tool for supply-side structural reform, aiming to "control total volume and optimize stock" through "reduction replacement" or "equal replacement" principles, ensuring that new advanced capacity is built while eliminating outdated capacity [3][8] - During the supply-side structural reform period (2016-2020), coal production exceeded demand, leading to tighter capacity allocation policies and the implementation of reduction replacement policies [3][21] - In the production increase and supply guarantee period (2021-2025), the policy continues to adhere to reduction replacement principles while implementing a commitment system for capacity indicators [3][23] - The capacity replacement commitment system is crucial for optimizing coal capacity management and ensuring national energy security [3][30] - The coal industry's supply and demand are expected to gradually balance, with coal prices steadily rising under the current policy framework [3][40] Summary by Sections Capacity Replacement Policy - The capacity replacement policy is essential for addressing overcapacity in industries like coal, steel, and cement, focusing on controlling new capacity while phasing out outdated capacity [8][10] - Specific policies were introduced from 2016 to 2018, mandating "reduction replacement" for the coal industry [15][16] Supply-Side Structural Reform Period (2016-2020) - The coal industry faced a situation of oversupply, prompting the implementation of tighter capacity allocation policies and reduction replacement measures [21][24] - Policies during this period included incentives for exiting coal mines to reduce capacity indicators [24][25] Production Increase and Supply Guarantee Period (2021-2025) - The commitment system allows coal mines to promise capacity increases without immediate compliance with replacement indicators, aiming to expedite the release of quality capacity [30][31] - The policy encourages the establishment of a coal capacity reserve system to enhance supply flexibility and resilience [39] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests prioritizing investments in companies such as China Shenhua, Shaanxi Coal, and others in the thermal coal sector, as well as companies in the coking coal sector like Huabei Mining and Shanxi Coking Coal [3][40]