Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-12-14 13:14Investment Rating - The report maintains a positive outlook on the petrochemical industry, indicating a favorable investment environment [2]. Core Insights - Three major institutions have raised their oil demand forecasts, with the EIA predicting a global crude oil surplus of 2.24 million barrels per day for the current year [4][17]. - The EIA has kept its 2025-2026 crude oil price forecasts unchanged at $69 and $55 per barrel, respectively, while raising its natural gas price forecasts for the same years [5][11]. - The report highlights a tightening supply-demand balance in the downstream polyester sector, with expectations of improved market conditions [19]. Summary by Sections Demand Forecasts - IEA expects global oil demand to increase by 830,000 barrels per day in 2025 and 860,000 barrels per day in 2026, driven by positive macroeconomic and trade outlooks [11][12]. - OPEC forecasts a demand growth of 1.3 million barrels per day in 2025 and 1.4 million barrels per day in 2026 [12][58]. - EIA anticipates a rise in global oil and other liquid fuel consumption by 1.14 million barrels per day in 2025 and 1.23 million barrels per day in 2026 [12][17]. Supply Forecasts - EIA has raised its global oil supply forecast for the current year by 200,000 barrels per day, while IEA has lowered its forecast by 100,000 barrels per day [14][17]. - EIA projects a global oil production increase of 3.01 million barrels per day in 2025 and 1.25 million barrels per day in 2026 [15][17]. - OPEC anticipates a growth in non-OPEC oil supply of 1 million barrels per day in 2025, primarily from the U.S., Brazil, Canada, and Argentina [58]. Upstream Sector - Brent crude oil prices have decreased, with the latest closing price at $61.12 per barrel, reflecting a 4.13% week-on-week decline [27]. - The report notes a slight increase in U.S. oil rig counts, with 548 rigs reported as of December 12, 2025 [40]. Downstream Sector - The report indicates an improvement in refining margins, with the Singapore refining margin rising to $19.82 per barrel [4]. - Polyester sector profitability is mixed, with PTA prices declining while polyester filament prices are on the rise [19]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends high-quality companies in the polyester sector, such as Tongkun Co. and Wankai New Materials, as well as major refining companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Rongsheng Petrochemical [19][22]. - It also suggests focusing on high-dividend yield companies like China Petroleum and China National Offshore Oil Corporation [22].