Minsheng Securities·2025-11-15 09:38Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Buy" rating for major companies in the oil and gas sector, including China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Zhongman Petroleum, and New Natural Gas [5]. Core Views - The market is concerned about oversupply amid geopolitical influences, with oil prices experiencing fluctuations due to recent geopolitical events, including attacks on Russian oil facilities and changes in India's oil procurement from Russia [1][10]. - OPEC's latest report indicates a shift in supply-demand dynamics, predicting a global oil demand of 106.5 million barrels per day by 2026, while current supply exceeds demand by 20,000 barrels per day [1][10]. - Three major international oil agencies have raised their forecasts for global supply growth in 2025, indicating a potential oversupply situation [2][11]. Summary by Sections Market Overview - As of November 14, 2025, Brent crude oil futures settled at $64.39 per barrel, up 1.19% week-on-week, while WTI futures settled at $60.09 per barrel, up 0.57% [3][39]. - The U.S. crude oil production increased to 13.86 million barrels per day, with refinery throughput rising to 15.97 million barrels per day [12][4]. Supply and Demand Dynamics - EIA, OPEC, and IEA have adjusted their 2025 global supply and demand forecasts, with EIA projecting a supply of 105.98 million barrels per day and demand of 104.14 million barrels per day, resulting in a surplus of 1.84 million barrels per day [2][11]. - OPEC's report suggests a potential supply gap of 830,000 barrels per day if production levels remain constant [2][11]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on leading companies with stable performance and high dividends, such as China National Petroleum and China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation [4][12]. - It also highlights the potential for valuation increases in companies like China National Offshore Oil Corporation, which has low production costs and increasing output [4][12]. - New Natural Gas and Zhongman Petroleum are recommended due to their growth potential in the domestic market [4][12].