Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the utility and environmental sectors, indicating potential investment opportunities in these areas [2]. Core Insights - The report highlights that in November, the total electricity consumption in China reached 835.6 billion kWh, representing a year-on-year growth of 6.2%. The contributions from various sectors were: primary industry (7.9%), secondary industry (4.4%), tertiary industry (10.3%), and urban and rural residents (9.8%) [3][8]. - The growth in electricity consumption is primarily driven by the tertiary industry, particularly in sectors related to big data analysis and artificial intelligence services, which saw significant increases in electricity usage [9]. - The report notes that the natural gas market is experiencing slight fluctuations, with LNG prices continuing to decline. As of December 26, the national LNG ex-factory price was 3915 RMB/ton, down 2.85% week-on-week [3][40]. Summary by Sections Electricity Sector - In November, the total electricity consumption was 8356 billion kWh, with a year-on-year increase of 6.2%. The secondary industry contributed 49% to the growth, while the tertiary industry followed with a 29% contribution [10][11]. - The high-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors showed a notable increase in electricity consumption, with a year-on-year growth of 6.7%, surpassing the average growth rate of the manufacturing sector by 2.5 percentage points [9][10]. Natural Gas Sector - The report indicates that global gas prices are experiencing minor fluctuations, with the Henry Hub spot price at $3.31/mmBtu, reflecting a weekly decrease of 7.30%. The TTF spot price in the Netherlands was €27.70/MWh, down 1.42% week-on-week [3][19]. - The report suggests that the LNG ex-factory price in China is under pressure due to high inventory levels and low-cost sea gas resources, leading to a continued downward trend [40][41]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends several companies based on their performance and market positioning: - For thermal power, companies like Guodian Power, Inner Mongolia Huadian, and Datang Power are highlighted for their integrated coal and power operations [3][17]. - In the hydropower sector, companies such as Yangtze Power and Guotou Power are recommended due to their stable financial performance and reduced capital expenditures [3][17]. - For nuclear power, China National Nuclear Power and China General Nuclear Power are suggested due to their stable cost structures and growth potential [3][17]. - In the green energy sector, companies like Xintian Green Energy and Longyuan Power are noted for their improved returns from stable project yields [3][17].