Soochow Securities·2026-01-05 05:57Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the gas industry [1] Core Insights - The report highlights that the expected low temperatures have led to an increase in US gas prices and a rise in European gas prices due to inventory withdrawals [1][9] - It emphasizes the long-term value enhancement of special gas in commercial aerospace [1] Price Tracking - As of January 2, 2026, the week-on-week changes in gas prices are as follows: US HH +20.2%, European TTF +4.2%, East Asia JKM -0.2%, China LNG ex-factory -1.4%, and China LNG CIF +2.3%, with prices at 1, 2.5, 2.5, 2.6, and 2.5 yuan per cubic meter respectively [9][14] Supply and Demand Analysis - Meteorological agencies predict that national temperatures will remain low until January 12, leading to a week-on-week increase of 20.2% in US natural gas market prices. As of December 26, 2025, the storage volume decreased by 38 billion cubic feet to 33,750 billion cubic feet, a year-on-year decline of 1.1% [16] - European gas consumption from January to September 2025 was 313.8 billion cubic meters, a year-on-year increase of 4.1% [18] - Domestic gas prices decreased by 1.4% week-on-week, with apparent consumption in China from January to November 2025 increasing by 1.5% year-on-year to 392 billion cubic meters [24][29] Pricing Progress - From 2022 to 2025, 67% (195 cities) of cities at or above the prefecture level implemented residential pricing adjustments, with an increase of 0.22 yuan per cubic meter [38] Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on companies that can optimize costs and benefit from the ongoing pricing adjustments, recommending companies such as Xinao Energy, China Resources Gas, and Kunlun Energy, among others [56] - It also highlights the importance of companies with quality long-term contracts and flexible scheduling, recommending Jiufeng Energy and Xinao Shares [56] - The report notes the increasing uncertainty regarding US gas imports and emphasizes the importance of energy self-sufficiency, suggesting attention to companies with gas production capabilities like New Natural Gas and Blue Flame Holdings [56]