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石油化工行业周报:《石化化工行业稳增长工作方案》发布,行业景气修复可期-20250928
Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-09-28 13:57

Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the petrochemical industry, indicating a recovery in industry prosperity [3][5]. Core Viewpoints - The "Petrochemical Industry Steady Growth Work Plan" aims for an average annual growth of over 5% in the industry's added value from 2025 to 2026, with a focus on stabilizing economic benefits and enhancing technological innovation [4][5]. - The report highlights five key initiatives to achieve these goals, including strengthening technological innovation, expanding effective investment, and enhancing market demand [6][10]. - The upstream sector is experiencing a trend of widening supply and demand, with expectations of oil prices maintaining a medium to high level despite potential downward adjustments [4][18]. - The refining sector is seeing improved profitability due to a recovery in oil prices, although the current product price differentials remain low [4][45]. - The polyester sector shows signs of recovery, with expectations for improved profitability as supply and demand conditions improve [14]. Summary by Sections Upstream Sector - Brent crude oil prices increased to $70.13 per barrel, a 5.17% rise week-on-week, while WTI prices rose to $65.72 per barrel, up 4.85% [4][18]. - U.S. commercial crude oil inventories decreased to 415 million barrels, down 610,000 barrels from the previous week, and are 4% lower than the five-year average [20][22]. - The number of U.S. drilling rigs increased to 549, up 7 rigs week-on-week, but down 38 rigs year-on-year [28]. Refining Sector - The Singapore refining margin for major products fell to $13.54 per barrel, down $4.51 from the previous week [4]. - The report notes that while refining product price differentials have improved, they remain at low levels, with expectations for gradual improvement as the economy recovers [4][45]. Polyester Sector - PTA prices have stabilized, with the average price in East China at 4528.6 CNY per ton, down 1.69% week-on-week [4]. - The report anticipates a gradual improvement in the polyester industry as new capacity additions taper off in the coming years [14]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on leading companies in the polyester sector, such as Tongkun Co. and Wankai New Materials, as well as high-quality refining companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Sinopec [14][15]. - It also suggests monitoring companies in the upstream exploration and development sector, which are expected to maintain high profitability due to sustained capital expenditures [14].