Summary of Conference Call on Power and Coal Industry Industry Overview - The conference call focuses on the power generation and coal industry, particularly the dynamics of coal prices and electricity generation in the context of seasonal demand and supply constraints [1][2]. Key Points and Arguments Coal Price Dynamics - National power plants are accelerating their coal inventory replenishment, with October showing active coal transportation, but a slowdown is expected post-November due to weather and temperature uncertainties [1][2]. - Recent rapid increases in coal prices are driven by strong demand (due to sudden cold weather and decreased hydropower output) and supply constraints (production control measures leading to reduced output) [1][2]. - The fourth quarter is expected to see tight supply conditions, further supporting coal price increases [1][2]. Winter Coal Inventory Projections - For winter 2025, there is approximately 10 million tons of coal replenishment space compared to the peak inventory of 136 million tons at the end of 2024, influenced by temperature changes and hydropower output [3][4]. Electricity Generation Trends - The overall electricity demand remains stable, with September showing a slight improvement in generation growth compared to August. October is expected to continue this trend, but achieving positive growth for the entire year remains challenging due to significant competition from renewable energy sources [5][12]. 2026 Supply and Demand Outlook - The supply-demand balance for 2026 is uncertain and will depend on the national economic development goals and indicators such as electricity consumption's impact on GDP growth. High growth in renewable energy may exert negative pressure on coal-fired power generation [6]. Electricity Pricing Negotiations - The upcoming annual electricity price negotiations are expected to influence market sentiment in the short term, but the actual impact will depend on the negotiation outcomes and policy directions [7][8]. - Preliminary qualitative assessments suggest that electricity prices may decline in 2026, with key timelines for monitoring including the formulation of annual electricity trading plans from October to November and final negotiations in December [8]. Impact of Rising Coal Prices on Profitability - The recent surge in coal prices has significantly compressed the profitability of coal-fired power generation. For instance, the profit per kilowatt-hour for East China International has dropped to around 2.5-3 cents, down from 4-5 cents earlier in the year, due to increased fuel costs [9][10]. Short-term Loss Acceptance for Future Pricing - Coal-fired power generation may accept short-term losses in the fourth quarter to secure better pricing in 2026, although this strategy must balance various factors, including regulatory requirements and economic performance assessments [10]. Seasonal Demand Influences - Winter replenishment demand is primarily influenced by weather changes and hydropower conditions. The cold weather in northern regions has accelerated inventory replenishment, while supply constraints have made it difficult for coal prices to decline [11]. Overall Growth Outlook - The cumulative growth rate for the first nine months of the year has improved, with expectations for continued positive growth in October and the fourth quarter, although ongoing competition from rapidly growing renewable energy sources poses challenges [12].

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No industry investment rating information is provided in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints The report focuses on the weekly data of the oil and petrochemical industry, including the price, inventory, supply, demand, and import - export of crude oil and refined oil, as well as the performance of the oil and petrochemical sector and related listed companies. It also provides data on the oil service sector. The international oil price has declined, and the report presents detailed data changes in various aspects of the oil market [2]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1 Crude Oil Weekly Data Briefing - **Price**: Brent/WTI crude oil futures had weekly average prices of $62.0/$58.3 per barrel, down $3.0 each from the previous week. Russian Urals was at $58.6 per barrel, down $2.2, and ESPO was at $61.0 per barrel with no change [2][9]. - **Inventory**: US total crude oil inventory, commercial crude oil inventory, strategic crude oil inventory, and Cushing crude oil inventory were 8.3/4.2/4.1/0.2 billion barrels, with week - on - week changes of +428/+352/+76/ - 70 million barrels respectively [2]. - **Production**: US crude oil production was 13.64 million barrels per day, up 0.1 million barrels per day. The number of active crude oil rigs was 418, unchanged, and the number of active fracturing fleets was 175, also unchanged [2]. - **Demand**: US refinery crude oil processing volume was 15.13 million barrels per day, down 1.17 million barrels per day, and the refinery crude oil utilization rate was 85.7%, down 6.7 percentage points [2]. - **Import and Export**: US crude oil imports, exports, and net imports were 5.53/4.47/1.06 million barrels per day, with week - on - week changes of - 0.88/+0.88/ - 1.75 million barrels per day respectively [2]. 3.2 This Week's Oil and Petrochemical Sector Market Review - **Sector Performance**: The report shows the performance of the oil and petrochemical sector and its sub - industries, including the decline in the oil and gas exploration, refining and trading, and oil service engineering sub - sectors [15][18]. - **Listed Company Performance**: The report provides the valuation data of related listed companies, including China National Offshore Oil Corporation, PetroChina, Sinopec, etc. [9]. 3.3 Crude Oil Sector Data Tracking - **Price**: Analyzes the price and price difference of various crude oils, such as Brent, WTI, Russian Urals, and ESPO, and their relationship with the US dollar index and LME copper price [9][30][33]. - **Inventory**: Studies the inventory of US crude oil, including total inventory, commercial inventory, strategic inventory, and Cushing inventory, and their relationship with oil prices [42][47][52]. - **Supply**: Focuses on US crude oil production, the number of oil rigs, and fracturing fleets and their relationship with oil prices [59][61][63]. - **Demand**: Analyzes the crude oil processing volume and utilization rate of US refineries, as well as the utilization rate of Chinese refineries [67][69][72]. - **Import and Export**: Tracks the import, export, and net import volume of US crude oil and petroleum products [78][80][81]. 3.4 Refined Oil Sector Data Tracking - **Price**: Analyzes the price and price difference of refined oils such as gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene in the US, China, Europe, and Singapore, and their relationship with crude oil prices [87][90][114]. - **Inventory**: Monitors the inventory of refined oils in the US and Singapore, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene [128][132][137]. - **Supply**: Focuses on the production of refined oils in the US, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene [145]. - **Demand**: Analyzes the consumption of refined oils in the US, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene, and the number of airport security checks for passengers [148][150][154]. - **Import and Export**: Tracks the import, export, and net export volume of refined oils in the US, including gasoline, diesel, and aviation kerosene [157][161][163]. 3.5 Oil Service Sector Data Tracking - Analyzes the average daily fees of self - elevating drilling platforms and semi - submersible drilling platforms in the industry [172][176][177]. 3.6 Recommended Listed Companies Recommended companies include CNOOC/China National Offshore Oil Corporation (600938.SH/0883.HK), PetroChina/PetroChina Company Limited (601857.SH/0857.HK), Sinopec/China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (600028.SH/0386.HK), CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Limited (601808.SH), Offshore Oil Engineering Co., Ltd. (600583.SH), and CNOOC Development Co., Ltd. (600968.SH). Companies to be concerned about include Sinopec Oilfield Service Corporation (600871.SH/1033.HK), China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (600339.SH), and Sinopec Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Co., Ltd. (000852.SZ) [3].

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: Cautiously bearish [1] - LPG: Cautiously bearish [1] - L: Bearish continuation [1] - PP: Bearish continuation [1] - PVC: Bearish continuation [1] - PX: Cautiously bearish [1] - PTA: Cautiously bearish [2] - Ethylene glycol: Cautiously bearish [2] - Methanol: Cautiously bearish [2] - Urea: Cautiously bearish [2] - Natural gas: Cautiously bearish [5] - Asphalt: Bearish [5] - Glass: Bearish continuation [5] - Soda ash: Bearish continuation [5] 2. Core Views of the Report - The core driver of the energy market is the supply - demand imbalance, with supply often exceeding demand, leading to downward pressure on prices. The macro - environment, such as Sino - US trade frictions and US tariff policies, also has a significant impact on energy prices [1][2][5] - Different products have different supply - demand fundamentals. For example, crude oil is facing supply surplus in the off - season; LPG is affected by the decline in the cost of crude oil; and some products like methanol and urea have complex situations with both supply pressure and potential demand factors [1][2][46] 3. Summaries According to Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Performance**: Overnight international oil prices continued to decline, with WTI down 2.05%, Brent down 1.47%, and SC down 0.26% [6] - **Basic Logic**: The core driver is the supply surplus in the off - season, and there is a high probability that the oil price will be suppressed below $60 [7] - **Fundamentals**: The IEA expects global oil supply to increase by 3 million barrels per day in 2025 and further increase by 2.4 million barrels per day in 2026. The growth of oil demand is expected to be lower. US commercial crude oil inventories increased as of October 3 [8] - **Strategy**: Partially close short positions. Pay attention to the range of SC [440 - 450] [9] LPG - **Market Performance**: On October 10, the PG main contract closed at 4,063 yuan/ton, down 0.37% [12] - **Basic Logic**: The cost of crude oil has decreased, and Saudi Arabia has lowered the CP contract price. The supply has increased slightly, and the demand of some downstream industries has declined [13] - **Strategy**: Hold short positions. Pay attention to the range of PG [4100 - 4200] [14] L - **Market Performance**: The L2601 contract closed at 6,918 yuan/ton, down 0.9% [17] - **Basic Logic**: Cost support has weakened, the supply pattern is loose, and although the demand season is coming, the restocking power is insufficient [19] - **Strategy**: The upward driving force is insufficient, and the market will continue to seek the bottom. Pay attention to the range of L [6800 - 7000] [19] PP - **Market Performance**: The PP2601 contract closed at 6,602 yuan/ton, down 1.4% [22] - **Basic Logic**: Cost support has weakened, the post - holiday inventory has increased, and the supply - demand pattern is loose. There is a high pressure to reduce inventory in the future [24] - **Strategy**: Temporarily follow the cost to be weak and continue to seek the bottom. Pay attention to the range of PP [6500 - 6700] [24] PVC - **Market Performance**: The V2601 contract closed at 4,692 yuan/ton, down 29 yuan [27] - **Basic Logic**: The futures and spot prices have both fallen, the cost support has weakened, the inventory has increased, and the supply - demand pattern is loose. However, the absolute price is at a low valuation [28] - **Strategy**: The short - term supply - demand pattern is difficult to change, continue to explore the bottom weakly. Be cautious when shorting. Pay attention to the range of V [4600 - 4800] [28] PX - **Market Performance**: On October 10, the PX spot price was 6,618 yuan/ton, down 7 yuan [31] - **Basic Logic**: The supply and demand are expected to be loose, and the crude oil price has dropped significantly. The PXN and PX - MX are relatively high this year [32] - **Strategy**: The valuation is not high. Close short positions at low prices and sell call options. Pay attention to shorting opportunities at high prices. Pay attention to the range of PX511 [6330 - 6440] [33] PTA - **Market Performance**: On October 10, the PTA spot price in East China was 4,485 yuan/ton, down 15 yuan; the TA01 contract closed at 4,534 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan [35] - **Basic Logic**: The cost support has weakened, and the supply and demand are expected to be loose. The terminal demand has improved slightly [36] - **Strategy**: The valuation is low. Close short positions at low prices and look for opportunities to short at high prices. Pay attention to the range of TA01 [4450 - 4510] [37] Ethylene Glycol - **Market Performance**: On October 10, the spot price of ethylene glycol in East China was 4,190 yuan/ton, down 24 yuan; the EG01 contract closed at 4,185 yuan/ton, down 50 yuan [39] - **Basic Logic**: The cost support has weakened, domestic plants have increased their loads, and the inventory has slightly increased. The terminal demand has improved but is expected to be under pressure [40] - **Strategy**: Hold short positions carefully and pay attention to opportunities to short on rebounds. Pay attention to the range of EG01 [4040 - 4120] [41] Methanol - **Market Performance**: On October 10, the spot price of methanol in East China was 2,245 yuan/ton, up 20 yuan; the main 01 contract closed at 2,307 yuan/ton, up 17 yuan [44] - **Basic Logic**: Sino - US trade frictions and US tariff policies are short - term negatives. The supply pressure is large, but the demand has improved slightly. The inventory has increased again [45] - **Strategy**: Continue to pay attention to opportunities to go long on the 01 contract at low prices. Pay attention to the range of MA01 [2300 - 2350] [47] Urea - **Market Performance**: On October 10, the spot price of small - particle urea in Shandong was 1,540 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan; the main contract closed at 1,597 yuan/ton, down 12 yuan [49] - **Basic Logic**: The supply is relatively loose, the domestic demand is weak, and the export is relatively good. The inventory has continued to accumulate [50] - **Strategy**: The recent Indian urea tender has limited positive effects, but the urea valuation is not high. Long - term, pay attention to opportunities to go long lightly at low prices. Pay attention to the range of UR601 [1590 - 1620] [52] Natural Gas - **Market Performance**: No specific price change data provided [5] - **Basic Logic**: The supply is sufficient, the macro - risk has increased, and the energy price has weakened. However, the cooling weather and winter gas storage have a certain supporting effect on the gas price [5] - **Strategy**: Cautiously bearish [5] Asphalt - **Market Performance**: No specific price change data provided [5] - **Basic Logic**: The cost of crude oil has weakened, the supply - demand pattern is loose, and the valuation is high [5] - **Strategy**: Hold short positions [5] Glass - **Market Performance**: No specific price change data provided [5] - **Basic Logic**: The market sentiment is weak, the inventory has increased after the holiday, and the real - estate竣工 area has declined. The supply is under pressure [5] - **Strategy**: The supply - demand pattern is loose. Short - term, short based on the 5 - day moving average [5] Soda Ash - **Market Performance**: No specific price change data provided [5] - **Basic Logic**: The futures and spot prices have both fallen, the inventory has increased, the demand has improved slightly, and the supply is expected to decrease slightly [5] - **Strategy**: The market maintains a high premium structure. Short on rebounds in the medium - long term. Hold the long position of the spread between soda ash and glass [5]

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude Oil: Cautiously bearish [2] - LPG: Cautiously bearish [2] - L: Bearish continuation [2] - PP: Bearish continuation [2] - PVC: Bearish continuation [2] - PX: Cautiously bearish [2] - PTA: Cautiously bearish [3] - Ethylene Glycol (MEG): Cautiously bearish [3] - Methanol: Cautiously bearish in the short - term, long - term bullish potential [3] - Urea: Cautiously bearish [3] - Natural Gas: Cautiously bearish [5] - Asphalt: Bearish [5] - Glass: Bearish continuation [5] - Soda Ash: Bearish continuation [5] Core Views - The core driver of the energy and chemical market is supply - demand imbalance, with supply generally exceeding demand, leading to downward pressure on prices. However, factors such as cost support, seasonal demand, and macro - policies also affect price trends [2][3][5] - In the short term, most products are expected to continue their weak trends, but some products with low valuations have limited downward space [2][3][5] Summary by Variety Crude Oil - **Market Performance**: Overnight international oil prices showed a mixed trend, with WTI up 0.29%, Brent up 0.94%, and SC down 2.68% [6] - **Basic Logic**: Trump's actions released macro - risks, but the core driver is supply surplus in the off - season, and oil prices are likely to be suppressed below $60 [7] - **Fundamentals**: OPEC+ plans to increase production in November; US oil rig count decreased; Russian exports are stable. Demand is expected to grow moderately in the future, and US commercial crude inventories increased [8] - **Strategy**: Hold short positions and buy call options. Focus on the $60 shale oil break - even point [9] LPG - **Market Performance**: The PG main contract closed at 4063 yuan/ton on October 10, with a 0.37% decline [12] - **Basic Logic**: The decline in oil prices and Saudi's CP price cut put pressure on LPG. Supply is relatively sufficient, and demand has a slight recovery [13] - **Strategy**: Hold short positions as the trend follows oil prices [14] L - **Market Performance**: The L2601 contract closed at 6983 yuan/ton, down 54 yuan [18] - **Basic Logic**: Social inventory increased, and it will follow cost fluctuations. Supply is in a loose pattern, but low valuations and seasonal demand limit the downward space [19] - **Strategy**: The industry can hedge at high prices due to the contango structure [19] PP - **Market Performance**: The PP2601 contract closed at 6693 yuan/ton, down 29 yuan [23] - **Basic Logic**: After - holiday inventory accumulation exceeds the seasonal norm, and supply - demand remains loose. It will follow cost fluctuations and face de - stocking pressure [24] - **Strategy**: The industry can hedge at high prices due to the contango structure [24] PVC - **Market Performance**: The V2601 contract closed at 4721 yuan/ton, down 14 yuan [27] - **Basic Logic**: Cost support weakens, and the chemical sector declines together. Inventory accumulates, but low valuations limit further price drops [28] - **Strategy**: The market will continue to explore the bottom, but be cautious about short - selling [28] PX - **Market Performance**: On October 10, the PX spot price was 6618 yuan/ton, down 7 yuan [31] - **Basic Logic**: Supply and demand are in a tight - balance but expected to be loose. PXN and PX - MX are relatively high. Macro factors put pressure on prices [32] - **Strategy**: Close short positions at low valuations, sell call options, and look for short - selling opportunities at high prices [33] PTA - **Market Performance**: On October 10, the PTA spot price in East China was 4485 yuan/ton, down 15 yuan [35] - **Basic Logic**: Supply load increases, demand has a "Silver October" expectation, but cost support weakens. Supply - demand is expected to be loose in the fourth quarter [36] - **Strategy**: Close short positions at low valuations and look for short - selling opportunities at high prices [37] MEG - **Market Performance**: On October 10, the East China MEG spot price was 4190 yuan/ton, down 24 yuan [39] - **Basic Logic**: Domestic device load increases, overseas devices change little. Demand improves slightly, but inventory accumulates. Cost support weakens [40] - **Strategy**: Hold short positions cautiously and look for short - selling opportunities on rebounds [41] Methanol - **Market Performance**: On October 10, the East China methanol spot price was 2245 yuan/ton, up 20 yuan [44] - **Basic Logic**: Sino - US trade frictions and tariff policies are short - term negatives. Supply pressure is large, but demand improves slightly. Cost support stabilizes [45] - **Strategy**: Look for opportunities to go long on the 01 contract at low prices [47] Urea - **Market Performance**: On October 10, the small - particle urea spot price in Shandong was 1540 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan [49] - **Basic Logic**: Supply is relatively loose, demand is weak domestically and strong overseas. Inventory accumulates, but cost support exists [50] - **Strategy**: The recent Indian tender has limited positive effects. Look for long - term light - position long - entry opportunities at low prices [52] Natural Gas - **Basic Logic**: Supply is sufficient, and gas prices decline. Although the increase in drilling rigs and seasonal demand support prices, macro - risks put pressure on them [5] Asphalt - **Basic Logic**: Cost support weakens, supply - demand is loose, and valuations are high. It is recommended to hold short positions [5] Glass - **Basic Logic**: Spot prices decline, inventory increases, and demand is weak. Supply is under pressure. Short - sell based on the 5 - day moving average [5] Soda Ash - **Basic Logic**: Spot prices decline slightly, inventory increases, and demand improves slightly. Supply may decrease slightly. Hedge at high prices and look for long - short spread opportunities [5]

Core Insights - The iron alloy industry in Ulanqab City has transitioned from scale expansion to high-quality development, with significant production figures and energy efficiency improvements [7][8][22] Group 1: Industry Overview - Ulanqab City has become the largest iron alloy production city in Inner Mongolia and the nation, with an iron alloy output of 11.31 million tons, accounting for 72% of the region's total and 31% of the national total [7][8] - The city has implemented a transformation strategy since 2021, focusing on upgrading technology and reducing environmental impact through initiatives like "three batches" and "five transformations" [8][10] Group 2: Environmental Initiatives - Ulanqab City has prioritized ecological civilization, enforcing strict environmental standards for iron alloy projects and promoting green development [9][10] - Significant pollution control measures have been taken, including the closure of all ordinary alloy furnaces below 25,000 kVA and the construction of 1.35 million square meters of fully enclosed material storage [10][11] Group 3: Technological Advancements - The city has established a technology innovation research institute to focus on advanced techniques such as direct current furnace optimization and green hydrogen smelting [21] - Companies like Jitie Iron Alloy Co. are leading in carbon-neutral projects, utilizing waste heat and emissions for energy and raw materials, significantly reducing production costs and environmental impact [16][17] Group 4: Future Goals - Ulanqab City aims to exceed 15 million tons of production capacity and achieve over 100 billion yuan in output value by 2025, driving growth in related sectors like power generation and logistics [22]

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: Cautiously bearish [2] - LPG: Cautiously bearish [2] - L: Bearish continuation [2] - PP: Bearish continuation [2] - PVC: Bearish continuation [2] - PX: Bearish [2] - PTA: Bearish [4] - Ethylene glycol: Bearish [4] - Methanol: Cautiously bearish MTO [4] - Urea: Cautiously bearish [4] - Natural gas: Cautiously bearish [6] - Asphalt: Bearish [6] - Glass: Bearish continuation [6] - Soda ash: Bearish continuation [6] 2. Report's Core Views - The supply of most energy and chemical products is expected to be in a relatively loose state, and under the influence of macro - factors such as US tariff policies and the supply - demand relationship, most product prices are under downward pressure. Some products may have short - term rebounds or limited decline space due to factors such as low valuations and seasonal demand [2][4][6] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: On October 10, international oil prices fell significantly. WTI dropped 4.24%, Brent dropped 3.82%, and SC dropped 0.53% [7] - **Basic Logic**: Trump's action released macro - risks, and the oil price rebounded after a decline. The core driving factor is the supply surplus in the off - season, and the oil price is likely to be suppressed below $60 [8] - **Fundamentals**: OPEC + plans to increase production in November. US oil rigs decreased, and Russian exports from the Baltic Sea accounted for 41% of its seaborne exports. Global oil supply is expected to exceed demand in 2025 - 2026. US commercial crude inventories increased, gasoline and distillate inventories decreased, and strategic crude reserves increased [9] - **Strategy Recommendation**: In the medium - to - long - term, the supply is gradually surplus, and pay attention to the shale oil break - even point around $60. In the short - term, the trend is still weak. Hold short positions and buy call options. Pay attention to the range of [435 - 455] for SC [10] LPG - **Market Review**: On October 10, the PG main contract closed at 4063 yuan/ton, down 0.37% [12] - **Basic Logic**: The cost - end oil price center moved down, and Saudi Arabia lowered the CP contract price, putting pressure on the upper side of LPG [13] - **Strategy Recommendation**: In the long - term, the supply of upstream crude oil is greater than demand, and LPG mainly follows the oil price. In the short - term, the trend is weak. Hold short positions and pay attention to the range of [4000 - 4100] for PG [14] L - **Market Review**: The L2601 contract closed at 7037 yuan/ton (- 40) [18] - **Basic Logic**: In the short - term, it fluctuates weakly following the cost. The supply is in a loose pattern, and although the absolute price is undervalued, the upward driving force is insufficient [19] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Pay attention to the support level below, and the range is [6850 - 7050] [19] PP - **Market Review**: The PP2601 closed at 6722 yuan/ton (- 23) [23] - **Basic Logic**: In the short - term, it runs weakly following the cost. After the holiday, the inventory accumulated, and the supply - demand pattern is loose, with high destocking pressure [24] - **Strategy Recommendation**: The industry can hedge at high prices, and pay attention to the support level below, with the range of [6600 - 6800] [24] PVC - **Market Review**: The V2601 closed at 4735 yuan/ton (- 34) [27] - **Basic Logic**: The cost support weakens, and after the holiday, the upstream and mid - stream inventory accumulated. The supply - demand pattern is loose, but the decline space of the spot is limited due to high pre - sales [28] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Pay attention to the support level below, and the range is [4600 - 4800] [28] PX - **Market Review**: On October 10, the PX spot was 6618 (- 7) yuan/ton, and the PX11 contract closed at 6504 (- 82) yuan/ton [31] - **Basic Logic**: The supply - side devices are slightly increasing the load, and the demand - side PTA start - up is slightly rising. The supply - demand is in a tight balance but is expected to be loose. Affected by the US tariff policy, the overnight crude oil dropped significantly [32] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is expected to make up for the decline at the opening. Close short positions at low prices, sell call options, and pay attention to short - selling opportunities at high prices later. The range for PX511 is [6380 - 6510] [33] PTA - **Market Review**: On October 10, the PTA in East China was 4485 (- 15) yuan/ton, and the TA01 closed at 4534 (- 50) yuan/ton [35] - **Basic Logic**: The supply - side start - up load increases, and the demand - side has the expectation of the "Silver October" consumption season. The supply - demand in September is in a tight balance and is expected to be loose in the fourth quarter. In the short - term, it follows the cost fluctuation [36] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is expected to make up for the decline at the opening. Close short positions at low prices, and pay attention to short - selling opportunities at high prices later. The range for TA01 is [4450 - 4535] [37] Ethylene Glycol (MEG) - **Market Review**: On October 10, the spot price of ethylene glycol in East China was 4190 (- 24) yuan/ton, and the EG01 closed at 4185 (- 50) yuan/ton [39] - **Basic Logic**: Domestic devices are increasing the load, overseas devices change little. The terminal demand is slightly improved, and the inventory has slightly accumulated. Affected by the US tariff policy, the international crude oil price dropped [40] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is expected to make up for the decline and reach the bottom at the opening. Close short positions at low prices, and pay attention to short - selling opportunities at high prices later. The range for EG01 is [4050 - 4135] [41] Methanol - **Market Review**: On October 10, the spot price of methanol in East China was 2245 (+ 20) yuan/ton, and the main 01 contract closed at 2307 (+ 17) yuan/ton [44] - **Basic Logic**: Affected by the US tariff policy, the supply pressure is large, the demand is slightly improved, the social inventory accumulates again, and the cost support stabilizes [45] - **Strategy Recommendation**: It is expected to make up for the decline at the opening. Gradually close short positions, and pay attention to the opportunity of going long on the 01 contract at low prices. The range for MA01 is [2260 - 2340] [47] Urea - **Market Review**: On October 10, the small - particle urea spot in Shandong was 1540 (- 10) yuan/ton, and the main contract closed at 1597 (- 12) yuan/ton [49] - **Basic Logic**: The supply is relatively loose, the demand is weak at home and strong abroad, the inventory accumulates, and the cost has some support [50] - **Strategy Recommendation**: The urea price fluctuates weakly. Hold short positions, but pay attention to the opportunity of lightly going long at low prices in the long - term. The range for UR601 is [1550 - 1590] [52] Natural Gas - **Core View**: Cautiously bearish. The macro - risk rises, the supply is relatively sufficient, and the gas price drops, but the demand for winter gas storage provides some support [6] Asphalt - **Core View**: Bearish. The cost - end oil price weakens, the supply - demand is loose, and the valuation is high [6] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions [6] Glass - **Core View**: Bearish continuation. Some production lines are ignited, the supply pressure increases, and the downstream replenishment in the peak season needs attention [6] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Close the short position of the alkali - glass spread, and it is bearish in the medium - to - long - term [6] Soda Ash - **Core View**: Bearish continuation. After the holiday, the inventory in the factory increases, the supply is expected to be loose, and the industry hedges at high prices [6] - **Strategy Recommendation**: The industry hedges at high prices, and it is bearish in the medium - to - long - term [6]

10月9日，上期所中质含硫原油期货仓单5401000桶，环比上个交易日持平。 克罗地亚国有运营商Janaf：已停止向塞尔维亚俄罗斯控股的NIS石油公司供应石油。 机构观点汇总： 截至2025年10月10日当周，原油期货主力合约收于461.9元/桶，周K线收阴，持仓量环比上周增持3872 手。 本周（10月9日-10月10日）市场上看，原油期货周内开盘报470.9元/桶，最高触及472.5元/桶，最低下探 至461.7元/桶，周度涨跌幅达-3.87%。 消息面回顾： 澳新银行：预计2026年上半年油价将维持在每桶60至65美元左右。到2026年底，油价存在进一步回升至 每桶70美元的可能性，这可能是由于需求复苏加速，也可能是欧佩克采取行动，通过减产来支撑市场。 中辉期货：中长期走势，新能源替代，OPEC扩产，供给逐渐过剩，25年底26年初累库压力较大，重点 关注60美元左右页岩油新钻井盈亏平衡点。技术与短周期走势，地缘提振与供给过剩拉扯，油价转弱。 策略：空单继续持有，并购买看涨期权保护仓位。SC关注【470-485】。 混沌天成期货：OPEC+新一轮会议宣布将在11月继续增产13.7万桶/日，沙特争夺份额意图 ...

1. Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: Cautiously bearish [1] - LPG: Cautiously bearish [1] - L: Bearish continuation [1] - PP: Bearish continuation [1] - PVC: Bearish continuation [1] - PX: Cautiously bearish [1] - PTA: Cautiously bearish [3] - Ethylene glycol (MEG): Cautiously bearish [3] - Methanol: Cautiously bearish [3] - Urea: Cautiously bearish [3] - Natural gas: Cautiously bearish [5] - Asphalt: Cautiously bearish [5] - Glass: Low - level oscillation [5] - Soda ash: Low - level oscillation [5] 2. Report's Core Views - The core driver of the energy and chemical industry is the supply - demand imbalance, with supply often exceeding demand in the off - season, leading to downward pressure on prices. For most products, there are short - term trading opportunities based on cost fluctuations, and long - term trends are affected by factors such as new capacity, inventory, and policy [1][7][8]. 3. Summary by Variety Crude oil - **Market performance**: Overnight international oil prices rose, with WTI up 0.47%, Brent up 1.22%, and SC with no quote due to the holiday [6]. - **Basic logic**: On October 5th, OPEC+ planned to increase production by 137,000 barrels per day in November. The core driver is off - season supply surplus, and oil prices are likely to be pressured to around $60 [7]. - **Fundamentals**: Supply is expected to increase, while EIA forecasts show global oil supply will exceed demand in 2025 - 2026. US commercial crude oil inventory rose in the week ending October 3rd [8]. - **Strategy**: Hold short positions and buy call options. Focus on the range of [470 - 485] for SC [9]. LPG - **Market performance**: On October 9th, the PG main contract closed at 4,078 yuan/ton, down 5.05% [11]. - **Basic logic**: The cost side is pressured by the decline in oil prices and the reduction of Saudi CP contract prices. Supply is relatively sufficient, and demand in some sectors has decreased [12]. - **Strategy**: Hold short positions. Focus on the range of [4150 - 4250] for PG [13]. L - **Market performance**: The L2601 contract closed at 7,077 yuan/ton, down 1.1% [16]. - **Basic logic**: It follows cost fluctuations, with weakening cost support. After the holiday, inventory increased, and the supply - demand pattern is strong on both sides but with limited upward drive [18]. - **Strategy**: It runs weakly in the short term. Focus on the lower support level and wait for dips to test long positions. Focus on the range of [7000 - 7150] [18]. PP - **Market performance**: The PP2601 contract closed at 6,745 yuan/ton, down 1.6% [21]. - **Basic logic**: Cost factors such as crude oil and propane are weak. After - holiday inventory increased, and the supply - demand pattern is loose with high de - stocking pressure [23]. - **Strategy**: The industry can hedge at high prices. Focus on the lower support level and wait for dips to test long positions. Focus on the range of [6700 - 6800] [23]. PVC - **Market performance**: The V2601 contract closed at 4,839 yuan/ton, down 1.4% [25]. - **Basic logic**: The cost of calcium carbide has decreased, and inventory has increased significantly after the holiday. The supply - demand pattern is loose, but the decline in spot prices is limited due to low valuation [27]. - **Strategy**: The short - term supply - demand pattern remains loose. Focus on the lower support level and conduct range operations. Focus on the range of [4700 - 4850] [27]. PX - **Market performance**: On September 30th, the PX spot price was 6,624 yuan/ton, down 62 yuan/ton [30]. - **Basic logic**: Supply has slightly increased, while demand is expected to weaken due to PTA maintenance. Macro factors such as high US crude oil inventory and OPEC+ production increase put pressure on oil prices, and PX is expected to be weak [31]. - **Strategy**: Partially close short positions. Look for opportunities to short on rebounds and sell call options. Focus on the range of [6520 - 6630] for PX511 [32]. PTA - **Market performance**: On September 30th, the PTA spot price in East China was 4,545 yuan/ton, down 45 yuan/ton [34]. - **Basic logic**: Supply pressure is expected to ease due to increased maintenance, and demand has improved recently. However, the cost side is pressured by oil prices, and the supply - demand pattern is expected to be loose in the fourth quarter [34]. - **Strategy**: Gradually close short positions. Look for opportunities to short at high prices. Focus on the range of [4530 - 4610] for TA01 [35]. MEG - **Market performance**: On September 30th, the spot price of ethylene glycol in East China was 4,275 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan/ton [37]. - **Basic logic**: Domestic plants have slightly increased production, and overseas plants have changed little. Terminal demand has improved, but new capacity and supply recovery may lead to inventory accumulation in the future. It follows cost fluctuations and is expected to be weak [38]. - **Strategy**: Gradually close short positions. Look for opportunities to short at high prices. Focus on the range of [4125 - 4185] for EG01 [39]. Methanol - **Market performance**: On September 30th, the spot price of methanol in East China was 2,290 yuan/ton, down 8 yuan/ton [42]. - **Basic logic**: Supply pressure remains high as maintenance plants resume production. Demand has improved, especially in the MTO sector. Social inventory is decreasing, and cost support is stabilizing [43]. - **Strategy**: Look for opportunities to go long on dips for the 01 contract. Focus on the range of [2280 - 2320] for MA01 [45]. Urea - **Market performance**: On September 30th, the spot price of small - particle urea in Shandong was 1,600 yuan/ton [47]. - **Basic logic**: Supply is relatively loose as plants resume production. Domestic demand is weak, but fertilizer exports are relatively good. Inventory is accumulating, and cost support exists [48]. - **Strategy**: Hold short positions cautiously. Look for opportunities to go long on dips in the long term [3]. Natural gas - **Market performance**: As of October 3rd, the number of US natural gas rigs increased by 1 to 118 [5]. - **Basic logic**: Supply is relatively sufficient, but the increase in combustion demand with the cooling weather and winter gas storage provide some support for gas prices [5]. - **Strategy**: Cautiously bearish [5]. Asphalt - **Market performance**: Not specifically mentioned in the given text. - **Basic logic**: The cost side is pressured by the increase in crude oil supply surplus, and the supply - demand pattern is loose. Valuation is high [5]. - **Strategy**: Hold short positions [5]. Glass - **Market performance**: Some regional spot prices have risen, and factory inventory has decreased for three consecutive weeks [5]. - **Basic logic**: Supply is under pressure as daily melting volume remains high, and demand from the real - estate sector is weak. Focus on the downstream restocking during the peak season [5]. - **Strategy**: Hold short positions on the alkali - glass spread in the short term and be bearish on rebounds in the long term [5]. Soda ash - **Market performance**: Spot prices have risen slightly, and the basis has strengthened [5]. - **Basic logic**: Supply is expected to be loose as summer maintenance ends and plants resume production. Demand is mostly for rigid needs, and enterprise inventory has decreased for five consecutive weeks [5]. - **Strategy**: The industry can hedge at high prices and be bearish on rebounds in the long term [5].

Report Industry Investment Ratings - Crude oil: Cautiously bearish [2] - LPG: Cautiously bearish [2] - L: Bearish consolidation [2] - PP: Bearish consolidation [2] - PVC: Low - level oscillation [2] - PX: Cautiously bearish [2] - PTA: Cautiously bearish [4] - Ethylene glycol: Cautiously bearish [4] - Methanol: Cautiously bullish [4] - Urea: Cautiously bearish [4] - Natural gas: Cautiously bullish [6] - Asphalt: Cautiously bearish [6] - Glass: Low - level oscillation [6] - Soda ash: Low - level oscillation [6] Core Views of the Report - Geopolitical disturbances and OPEC+ production expansion lead to increased crude oil price volatility, with a downward pressure on prices in the long - term. For other energy and chemical products, their prices are affected by factors such as cost, supply - demand, and inventory, showing different trends [2][4][6] Summaries by Related Catalogs Crude Oil - **Market Review**: Overnight international oil prices fell significantly, with WTI down 3.45%, Brent down 3.08%, and SC up 1.10% [7] - **Basic Logic**: In mid - to late September, Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries caused oil prices to rebound. The focus is on the October 5 OPEC+ meeting, and in the long - term, supply may exceed demand, likely pushing oil prices down to around $60 [8] - **Fundamentals**: Supply from the Iraq - Turkey pipeline has recovered to 15 - 160,000 barrels per day. Indian refinery crude processing volume in August decreased by 4.4% month - on - month. As of September 19, US commercial crude inventory decreased by 607,000 barrels [9] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions and buy call options. Focus on the range of [475 - 485] for SC [10] LPG - **Market Review**: On September 29, the PG main contract closed at 4,295 yuan/ton, up 0.23% [13] - **Basic Logic**: The cost of oil is weakening, downstream chemical demand is rising, and the supply is abundant during the double - festival. As of September 29, the number of warehouse receipts decreased [14] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions. Focus on the range of [4250 - 4350] for PG [15] L - **Market Review**: The L2601 contract closed at 7,181 yuan/ton, up 22 yuan [19] - **Basic Logic**: It follows cost fluctuations in the short - term. Social inventory has been decreasing for 5 weeks. The supply is expected to increase, and the demand is strengthening due to the peak season of shed films [20] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Try to go long on dips. Focus on the range of [7100 - 7250] for L [20] PP - **Market Review**: The PP2601 contract closed at 6,903 yuan/ton, up 10 yuan [24] - **Basic Logic**: It follows cost fluctuations in the short - term. The supply pressure may ease, and the downstream demand is entering the peak season [25] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Industries can hedge at high prices. Try to go long on dips. Focus on the range of [6800 - 7000] for PP [25] PVC - **Market Review**: The V2601 contract closed at 4,896 yuan/ton, down 1 yuan [29] - **Basic Logic**: The fundamentals are supply - strong and demand - weak, with inventory accumulating for 14 weeks. However, low prices and positive macro - expectations support the price. There are many planned device overhauls in October [30] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Try to go long on dips. Focus on the range of [4800 - 5000] for V [30] PX - **Market Review**: On September 26, the PX spot price was 6,773 yuan/ton, down 71 yuan [33] - **Basic Logic**: Supply - side devices have little change, and demand - side PTA may have more overhauls later. The supply - demand balance is expected to be loose, and inventory is still relatively high [33] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Stop loss on short positions and look for opportunities to short on rebounds. Focus on the range of [6560 - 6670] for PX511 [34] PTA - **Market Review**: On September 26, the PTA spot price in East China was 4,590 yuan/ton, up 5 yuan [36] - **Basic Logic**: Supply - side pressure may ease due to planned overhauls. Demand has improved recently. The supply - demand balance in September is tight and is expected to be loose in the fourth quarter [37] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Gradually stop loss on short positions. Hold long positions lightly before the festival and look for opportunities to short on rebounds after the festival. Focus on the range of [4560 - 4650] for TA01 [38] MEG - **Market Review**: On September 26, the ethylene glycol spot price in East China was 4,311 yuan/ton, up 6 yuan [40] - **Basic Logic**: Domestic devices have reduced their loads, and overseas devices have little change. Terminal demand has improved, but inventory is low. The market is concerned about the supply increase from new devices [40] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions and look for opportunities to short on rebounds. Focus on the range of [4165 - 4240] for EG01 [41] Methanol - **Market Review**: On September 26, the methanol spot price in East China was 2,293 yuan/ton, down 1 yuan [44] - **Basic Logic**: The supply pressure is still large, but demand has improved, and the social inventory is decreasing. Cost support is stabilizing [45] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Look for opportunities to go long on the 01 contract at low prices [45] Urea - **Market Review**: On September 26, the small - particle urea spot price in Shandong was 1,600 yuan/ton, down 10 yuan [49] - **Basic Logic**: Supply is relatively loose, with production resuming. Domestic demand is weak, while exports are good. Inventory is accumulating [50] - **Strategy Recommendation**: Hold short positions. Look for opportunities to go long on dips in the long - term [4]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - The investment view on LPG is "oscillating bearish" [4] 2. Core View of the Report - In the short - term, PG prices have fallen from high levels. The upstream PG fundamentals lack obvious drivers and tend to be weak. The supply - demand of propylene in the intermediate link is under pressure, and the short - term demand for PP is saturated with a shutdown expectation in the later period. The PDH profit is expected to decline further. Attention should be paid to the flow of warehouse receipts in the market, macro and geopolitical risks [4] 3. Summary According to Related Catalogs 3.1 Market Review - The main contract of LPG futures declined, with a fluctuation range of 4230 - 4490 yuan/ton. In the first half of the week, the international crude oil price dropped, suppressing the market trend. Both domestic and foreign spot prices fell, and the sentiment of market participants was weak, leading to a rapid decline in the market. However, the domestic propane demand increased month - on - month, the combustion demand improved successively, and the demand expectation increased. In the second half of the week, the crude oil price rebounded, and the market rebounded slightly after reaching the bottom [5] 3.2 Domestic LPG Delivery Product Spot Price and Basis - **Spot Price**: In different regions, the prices of civil gas, imported gas, and ether - post - C4 have different changes. For example, in the East China region, the average price of civil gas decreased by 0.50% week - on - week; in the South China region, the price of Maoming civil gas remained unchanged week - on - week [7] - **Basis**: The weekly average basis in East China was 126.80 yuan/ton, in South China was 357.80 yuan/ton, and in Shandong was 301.80 yuan/ton. The total number of LPG warehouse receipts increased by 1353 to 14327 lots, and the lowest deliverable area was East China [4] 3.3 LPG Futures Price, Inter - month Spread, and Cross - month Spread - **Futures Price**: The prices of different LPG futures contracts (PG01 - PG12) showed different degrees of decline compared with the previous week and month. For example, PG01 decreased by 4.36% week - on - week and 1.83% month - on - month [8] - **Inter - month Spread**: The inter - month spreads (such as PG01 - PG02, PG02 - PG03, etc.) also had different changes compared with the previous week and month. For example, the spread of PG01 - PG02 decreased by 6.06% week - on - week and increased by 3.33% month - on - month [8] - **Cross - month Spread**: The cross - month spreads (such as PG01 - PG03, PG02 - PG04, etc.) also showed different trends. For example, the spread of PG01 - PG03 decreased by 6.04% week - on - week and 4.76% month - on - month [8] - **Arbitrage**: There are month - to - month and cross - month arbitrage strategies. For example, in month - to - month arbitrage, the spread between PG2511 and PG2512 was 7.9 on the day, and the z - score was 1.7318 [8] 3.4 Refinery Device Maintenance Plan - **Main Refineries**: Many main refineries in China have device maintenance plans in 2025, including full - plant maintenance and partial device maintenance of some refineries such as Beihai Refining and Chemical, Hainan Refining and Chemical, etc. [9] - **Local Refineries**: Local refineries in Shandong, Northeast, Central China, and Northwest regions also have corresponding device maintenance plans, such as the full - plant maintenance of Shenchi Chemical, Xin泰 Petrochemical, etc. [9] 3.5 LPG Production Device and PDH Device Maintenance Plan - **LPG Production Device**: Some LPG production enterprises in China have device maintenance plans in 2025, such as Zhenghe Petrochemical, Huaxing Petrochemical, etc. [10] - **PDH Device**: Some PDH devices in China are in normal operation, while some are in shutdown or maintenance. For example, Qingdao Jinneng Phase I is in shutdown for maintenance, and it is expected to restart on October 1st [11] 3.6 Fundamental Factors Affecting LPG - **Supply**: Last week, the total commercial volume of LPG was about 539,200 tons. The commercial volume of civil gas was 211,200 tons (a decrease of 4.76%), industrial gas was 212,500 tons (a decrease of 0.75%), and ether - post - C4 was 170,130 tons (a decrease of 1.64%). The arrival volume of LPG last week was 650,000 tons. A refinery in Shandong plans to conduct maintenance this week, and some enterprises will reduce production, so the domestic commercial volume is expected to decline [4] - **Demand**: The combustion demand is gradually coming to an end, and the traditional peak - season logic is weakening. In the deep - processing of C4, affected by new energy substitution, the gasoline demand is weakening. The profit of MTBE is inverted, but the operating rate is high. The profit of alkylated gasoline has turned from profit to loss, and the loss of isobutane dehydrogenation profit is relatively deep. The ether - post - market may fall and stabilize. In the deep - processing of C3, the utilization rate of PDH production capacity is expected to decline. After the National Day, the operating rate may drop below 65%. The price of propylene in the intermediate link has fallen, and the terminal PP demand is saturated. The PDH device has shown continuous losses from propylene to PP, and the profit negative feedback effect has emerged [4] - **Inventory**: Last week, the factory inventory of LPG was 188,100 tons (an increase of 4.33%), and the port inventory was 3.1366 million tons (a decrease of 3.01%). The storage capacity utilization rate of the domestic LPG market increased last week. The inventory reduction in Northeast, Shandong, and Central China was relatively smooth through price concessions, but affected by adverse factors such as typhoon extreme weather and supply increase, the inventory in East China, South China, North China, and the West continued to increase. At the port, the arrival of ships decreased, and the replenishment of imported resources was insufficient [4] - **Basis and Position**: The weekly average basis in East China was 126.80 yuan/ton, in South China was 357.80 yuan/ton, and in Shandong was 301.80 yuan/ton. The total number of LPG warehouse receipts was 14,327 lots, an increase of 1,353 lots, and the lowest deliverable area was East China [4] - **Chemical Downstream**: The operating rates of PDH, MTBE, and alkylation were 69.48%, 58.35%, and 45.51% respectively. The profit of PDH to propylene was - 349 yuan/ton, the profit of MTBE isomerization was - 90 yuan/ton, and the profit of alkylation in Shandong was - 13 yuan/ton [4] - **Valuation**: The PG - SC ratio was - 2.47%, and the spread between PG continuous first and continuous second months was 79 yuan/ton. The continuous increase in crude oil production has dragged down the cost section, and the PG - SC cracking spread has continued to strengthen [4] - **Other Factors**: Crude oil is in a fundamental surplus expectation caused by geopolitical factors, sanctions, and OPEC+ production increase, and maintains range - bound trading. The non - farm payrolls data in the United States in August was lower than market expectations, with an increase in the number of unemployed people, a month - on - month decline in PPI and CPI, and economic slowdown. The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25bp as expected, and it is expected to cut interest rates by 50bp or more within the year. Geopolitical situations in Russia - Ukraine, US - Venezuela, and the Middle East are frequently disturbed in the short term and tend to be tense [4] 3.7 Investment and Trading Strategies - **Investment View**: The upstream PG fundamentals lack obvious drivers and tend to be weak. The supply - demand of propylene in the intermediate link is under pressure, and the short - term demand for PP is saturated with a shutdown expectation in the later period. The PDH profit is expected to decline further. Overall, in the short - term, PG prices have fallen from high levels, and the profit negative feedback effect of downstream PDH is prominent [4] - **Trading Strategy**: For unilateral trading, it is recommended to wait and see temporarily. For arbitrage, the strategies include going long on PP2601 and short on PL2601, going long on PP2601 and short on PG2601, and going long on SC and short on PG [4]