中辉能化观点-20260116

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude Oil: Cautiously bearish [1] - LPG: Bearish consolidation [1] - L: Bearish consolidation [1] - PP: Bearish consolidation [1] - PVC: Bearish continuation [1] - PX/PTA: Cautiously chase long [2] - Ethylene Glycol: Cautiously bearish [2] - Methanol: Cautiously chase long [2] - Urea: Bullish with oscillations [3] - Natural Gas: Cautiously bearish [6] - Asphalt: Cautiously bearish [6] - Glass: Bearish continuation [6] - Soda Ash: Bearish continuation [6] 2. Core Views of the Report - The overall energy and chemical market is affected by multiple factors such as geopolitical situations, supply - demand relationships, and cost changes. Different products show various trends due to their unique fundamentals. For example, crude oil prices are under pressure due to supply - demand imbalances and geopolitical tensions; while some products like PX/PTA and urea have certain upward expectations under specific supply - demand and cost conditions [1][2][3]. 3. Summaries According to Related Categories 3.1 Crude Oil - Market Performance: Overnight, WTI dropped 4.52%, Brent dropped 4.15%, and SC rose 0.60%. As of January 2, US crude inventories decreased by 3.8 million barrels to 419.1 million barrels, gasoline inventories increased by 7.7 million barrels to 242 million barrels, and distillate inventories increased by 5.6 million barrels to 129.3 million barrels [9][10][12]. - Main Logic: Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have eased, but there is still uncertainty. In the off - season, there is an oversupply of oil, with global oil inventories accelerating accumulation, and US oil and refined product inventories both increasing, leading to significant downward pressure on oil prices [11]. - Strategy Recommendation: In the long - term, OPEC+ is expanding production and pressing down prices, and oil prices are entering a low - price range. Pay attention to the production changes in non - OPEC+ regions. In the short - term, there may be a rebound, but in the medium - and long - term, prices are under pressure. Focus on the range of SC [430 - 445] [13]. 3.2 LPG - Market Performance: On January 15, the PG main contract closed at 4244 yuan/ton, up 0.24% from the previous day. Spot prices in Shandong, East China, and South China remained unchanged [16]. - Main Logic: The price is mainly anchored to the cost of crude oil, and in the long - term, crude oil is under pressure. The commodity volume is stable, and downstream chemical demand has resilience, providing some support. As of January 16, the inventory in refineries and ports decreased [17]. - Strategy Recommendation: In the long - term, due to the oversupply of upstream crude oil, the price center is expected to continue to decline. In the short - term, the cost of crude oil has increased uncertainty. Focus on the range of PG [4100 - 4200] [18]. 3.3 L - Market Performance: The L05 contract price increased, the basis was 0 yuan/ton, and the L59 spread was - 35 yuan/ton [20][21]. - Main Logic: The upstream and mid - stream are destocking. In the short - term, it will follow the cost and fluctuate weakly. The shutdown ratio has risen to 14%, and the planned device maintenance is increasing this week, with expected production decline. The inventory of Sinopec and PetroChina has decreased to a low level in the same period. Considering the short - term supply - demand contradiction is not prominent and the chemical sector is in a bullish atmosphere, the market is expected to repair profits [22]. - Strategy Recommendation: Focus on the range of L [6800 - 6950] [22]. 3.4 PP - Market Performance: The PP05 contract price was stable, the basis was - 117 yuan/ton, and the PP59 spread was - 43 yuan/ton [24][25]. - Main Logic: The total commercial inventory is being destocked. In the short - term, it will follow the cost and fluctuate weakly. In January, the demand side is entering the off - season, the shutdown ratio is 19%, and the short - term supply pressure is relieved. The PDH profit is compressed, increasing the expectation of maintenance. Pay attention to the dynamics of PDH devices [26]. - Strategy Recommendation: Focus on the range of PP [6450 - 6650] [26]. 3.5 PVC - Market Performance: The V05 contract price decreased slightly, the basis was - 218 yuan/ton, and the V59 spread was - 124 yuan/ton [27][28]. - Main Logic: Social inventory has reached a high level, and the cancellation of export tax rebates may lead to weakening export demand in the long - term. In the short - term, there is an expectation of rush - exporting. The domestic operating rate has increased to 80%, and both domestic and foreign demand are in the off - season. The cost support is strengthening, increasing the expectation of future maintenance [29]. - Strategy Recommendation: Focus on the range of V [4700 - 4900] [29]. 3.6 PX/PTA - Market Performance: The TA05 contract price rose, the basis was - 70 yuan/ton, and the TA5 - 9 spread was 64 yuan/ton. The spot processing fee was 388.0 yuan/ton, and the disk processing fee was 402.0 yuan/ton [30]. - Main Logic: The valuation is not low. The supply side has high - intensity maintenance overall, and some devices have recovered this week. The downstream demand is relatively good but is expected to weaken. The short - term supply - demand balance is tight, with an expectation of inventory accumulation in January and February. Pay attention to the seasonal decline in polyester production [31]. - Strategy Recommendation: The supply - demand is in a tight balance. Pay attention to the opportunity to buy on dips for the 05 contract. Focus on the range of TA05 [4960 - 5080] [32]. 3.7 Ethylene Glycol - Market Performance: The EG05 contract price decreased, the basis was - 157 yuan/ton, and the EG5 - 9 spread was - 94 yuan/ton [33]. - Main Logic: The overall valuation is low. The domestic operating load has increased, and the overseas devices have changed little. The downstream demand is relatively good but is expected to weaken seasonally. The port inventory has continued to increase. It has no upward momentum in the short - term and will fluctuate following the cost [34]. - Strategy Recommendation: Stop losses on short positions and pay attention to the opportunity to short on rebounds. Focus on the range of EG05 [3730 - 3820] [35]. 3.8 Methanol - Market Performance: The main contract reduced positions and rose, the port basis weakened, and the 5 - 9 spread strengthened [38]. - Main Logic: The valuation is not low. The domestic methanol device operating load remains at a high level in the same period, and overseas devices have slightly increased their loads. The import volume in January is expected to be about 750,000 tons, and the supply pressure still exists. The demand side has slightly improved, but the overall supply - demand is slightly loose, and the downside space may be limited [38]. - Strategy Recommendation: There is a game between the weak reality and strong expectation. The geopolitical conflict has cooled down, and the trading logic should return to the fundamentals. Focus on the range of MA05 [2210 - 2280] [40]. 3.9 Urea - Market Performance: The UR05 contract price was stable, the basis was - 27 yuan/ton, and the UR5 - 9 spread was 23 yuan/ton. The weighted comprehensive profit was 57.41 yuan/ton [41][43]. - Main Logic: The absolute valuation is not low. The overall operating load has increased, and the inventory is still at a relatively high level. The demand side is weakening, and the winter off - season storage has limited positive effects. However, the domestic and foreign arbitrage window is still open, and there is an expectation of spring fertilizer use [42][43]. - Strategy Recommendation: The positive impact of winter storage is limited, but the export window is still open, and there is an expectation of spring fertilizer use. Pay attention to the opportunity to buy on dips for the 05 contract, but the rebound height is restricted by the increasing supply pressure. Focus on the range of UR05 [1770 - 1810] [44]. 3.10 Natural Gas - Market Performance: On January 15, the NG main contract closed at 3.120 US dollars per million British thermal units, down 8.75% from the previous day [47]. - Main Logic: The supply side is relatively abundant, and the demand remains stable. The price is under pressure. The domestic LNG retail profit has increased. The US natural gas inventory has decreased [48]. - Strategy Recommendation: In winter, the demand for heating provides support, but the supply is relatively sufficient, and the price is under pressure. Focus on the range of NG [2.725 - 3.370] [48]. 3.11 Asphalt - Market Performance: The BU main contract closed at 3167 yuan/ton on January 15, down 0.03%. The spot prices in Shandong, East China, and South China remained unchanged [51]. - Main Logic: The export of Venezuelan crude oil is still uncertain, and the raw material is tight. The geopolitical situation in the Middle East has eased, and the oil price has fallen. The comprehensive profit is stable. The supply has increased, and the demand is in the off - season, and the inventory has increased [52]. - Strategy Recommendation: The valuation has returned to normal, but there is still room for compression. The supply side has increased uncertainty. Pay attention to risks. Focus on the range of BU [3150 - 3250] [53]. 3.12 Glass - Market Performance: The FG05 contract price decreased, the basis was - 66 yuan/ton, and the FG59 spread was - 110 yuan/ton [55][56]. - Main Logic: The inventory of traders in Shahe is at the highest level in the same period, and the market fluctuates weakly. The supply - demand is weak, and the three - process profit has turned negative. The weak demand restricts the upward space [57]. - Strategy Recommendation: Focus on the range of FG [1050 - 1100] [57]. 3.13 Soda Ash - Market Performance: The SA05 contract price decreased, the basis was - 43 yuan/ton, and the SA59 spread was - 63 yuan/ton [59][60]. - Main Logic: The factory inventory has increased against the season, and the market has returned to weak oscillations. The demand support for heavy soda ash is insufficient. The long - term supply is loose, and the demand support is weak [61]. - Strategy Recommendation: Focus on the range of SA [1150 - 1200] [61].