Minsheng Securities·2025-11-09 12:45Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for key companies in the petrochemical sector, specifically recommending China National Petroleum, China Petroleum & Chemical, CNOOC, Zhongman Petroleum, and New Natural Gas [4]. Core Views - OPEC+ has decided to pause production increases in Q1 2026, with a planned increase of 137,000 barrels per day in December 2025. The next meeting is scheduled for November 30, 2025. The market sentiment has improved due to this decision, but concerns about weak demand and oversupply remain, leading to expectations of price fluctuations in the short term [1][7]. - The report highlights the impact of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers, which has led Turkish refiners to reduce purchases of Russian crude and seek alternatives from Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, and Kazakhstan [1][7]. Summary by Sections Industry Investment Rating - The report recommends focusing on industry leaders with strong performance and high dividends, specifically China National Petroleum, China Petroleum & Chemical, and CNOOC, due to their stable earnings and growth potential [10]. Oil Supply and Demand - As of October 31, 2025, U.S. crude oil production reached 13.65 million barrels per day, an increase of 10,000 barrels from the previous week. Refinery throughput also rose to 15.26 million barrels per day, up by 40,000 barrels [8][9]. - U.S. crude oil inventories increased, with strategic reserves at 409.6 million barrels, up by 500,000 barrels week-on-week [9]. Price Trends - As of November 7, 2025, Brent crude oil futures settled at $63.63 per barrel, down 2.21% from the previous week, while WTI futures settled at $59.75 per barrel, down 2.02% [8][34]. - The report notes a decrease in LNG prices in Northeast Asia, with the price at $11.02 per million British thermal units, down 1.63% week-on-week [8][37]. Company Performance - The report indicates that the petrochemical sector has outperformed the broader market, with a 4.6% increase in the sector compared to a 0.8% increase in the CSI 300 index as of November 7, 2025 [11][14]. - Key companies such as Zhongjie Oil and Gas and Hengtong Petrochemical have shown significant weekly gains, with increases of 15.61% and 8.20%, respectively [16].