Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-11-10 05:49Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the power and gas sectors, highlighting the full coverage of the electricity spot market in the State Grid operating area and the seasonal rise in gas prices in Europe and the US [1]. Core Insights - The electricity spot market in the State Grid operating area has achieved near-complete coverage, with 18 provincial-level markets in continuous settlement trial operation as of November 1, 2025. This includes the formal operation of inter-provincial markets and five provincial-level markets [4][8]. - In the gas sector, US Henry Hub spot prices rose to $3.76/mmBtu, reflecting a weekly increase of 5.52%, while European gas prices also saw increases due to seasonal demand [13][19]. Summary by Sections 1. Electricity - The State Grid operating area has nearly achieved full coverage of the electricity spot market, with significant developments in various provinces. As of November 1, 2025, the market has transitioned to continuous settlement trials in Sichuan and Chongqing [4][8]. - In Shanxi, the first province to fully implement the electricity spot market, the average spot price for electricity was recorded at 0.283 yuan/kWh, with a total of 156.23 billion kWh cleared in the first half of 2025 [10]. - The growth of renewable energy capacity in Shanxi has been substantial, with an increase of 128.75% since the 14th Five-Year Plan, leading to a significant impact on electricity pricing and market dynamics [10]. 2. Gas - The report notes a divergence in global gas prices, with US prices rising while Asian LNG prices remain stable due to ample supply. As of November 7, 2025, the Northeast Asia LNG spot price was $11.10/mmBtu, unchanged from the previous week [13][27]. - The report highlights the increase in US natural gas production and demand, with the Henry Hub futures price reaching $4.32/mmBtu, marking a 4.63% increase [14][19]. - Recommendations for investment in gas-related companies include those with integrated natural gas trading capabilities, such as Kunlun Energy and New Hope Energy, as well as city gas companies benefiting from cost reductions [31]. 3. Weekly Market Review - The report indicates that the electricity equipment, public utilities, environmental protection, and gas sectors outperformed the Shanghai and Shenzhen 300 index during the week of November 2 to November 9, 2025 [35]. 4. Company and Industry Dynamics - As of September 2025, China's new energy storage capacity exceeded 100 million kW, representing over 40% of the global total, with significant contributions from various regions [41]. - The report also notes that the National Energy Administration is actively promoting the construction of a unified national electricity market, with trading volumes and participants steadily increasing [41].