Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content 2. Core Viewpoints - Glass prices are likely to oscillate upwards due to a pattern of "slight supply contraction, reduced inventory pressure, and policy expectation support" after the holiday, but there is still a need to be vigilant against the risk of demand falling short of expectations. It is recommended to lay out long positions on the glass main contract at low levels in the short - term [2]. - For soda ash, with the potential commissioning of some Phase II facilities of Yuanxing Energy, the supply - surplus situation will intensify. Prices are under pressure in October due to the off - season of downstream demand and continuous supply growth. However, the downward momentum of prices has significantly weakened, and it is expected that soda ash may see production cuts, which could stimulate price recovery. It is recommended to lay out long positions on the soda ash main contract at low levels in the short - term [2]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - Soda ash main contract closing price is 1,250 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan; glass main contract closing price is 1,218 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan. - Soda ash main contract open interest is 1,317,458 lots, up 67,092 lots; glass main contract open interest is 1,151,489 lots, up 160,754 lots. - Soda ash's top 20 net position is - 228,442 lots, up 11,845 lots; glass's top 20 net position is - 115,648 lots, down 31,026 lots. - Soda ash exchange warehouse receipts are 7,333 tons, up 981 tons; glass exchange warehouse receipts are 0 tons, unchanged. - Soda ash basis is - 65 yuan/ton, up 3 yuan; glass basis is - 62 yuan/ton, down 8 yuan. - The spread between January and May glass contracts is - 120 yuan/ton, down 4 yuan; the spread between January and May soda ash contracts is - 94 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - North China heavy soda ash is 1,190 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan; Central China heavy soda ash is 1,300 yuan/ton, unchanged. - East China light soda ash is 1,250 yuan/ton, unchanged; Central China light soda ash is 1,215 yuan/ton, unchanged. - Shahe glass sheets are 1,156 yuan/ton, up 8 yuan; Central China glass sheets are 1,220 yuan/ton, unchanged [2]. 3.3 Industry Situation - Soda ash plant operating rate is 89.12% (weekly), up 3.59 percentage points; float glass enterprise operating rate is 76.01% (weekly), unchanged. - Glass in - production capacity is 16.07 million tons/year (weekly), up 0.05 million tons; glass in - production production lines are 225 (weekly), unchanged. - Soda ash enterprise inventory is 1.6598 million tons (weekly), up 0.0599 million tons; glass enterprise inventory is 59.355 million weight boxes (weekly), down 1.553 million weight boxes [2]. 3.4 Downstream Situation - Cumulative real - estate new construction area is 398.0101 million square meters, up 45.9501 million square meters; cumulative real - estate completion area is 276.9354 million square meters, up 26.5954 million square meters [2]. 3.5 Industry News - Henan Haohua Junhua's soda ash plant reduced production due to synthetic ammonia issues, with stable prices. - Zhongyan Anhui Hongsifang's soda ash plant increased its load. - Chongqing Heyou Industrial's 400,000 - ton/year soda ash plant reduced its load. - Qinghai Wucai's 1.1 - million - ton/year soda ash plant is operating stably, currently not quoting prices and implementing one - order - one - negotiation. - Tangshan Sanyou's 2.3 - million - ton/year soda ash plant reduced production, operating at about 70% capacity. - Shandong Haitian Bio - Chemical's 1.5 - million - ton/year soda ash plant resumed production. - Shandong Haihua's 3 - million - ton/year soda ash plant reduced its load. - Anhui Huainan Alkali Plant's boiler was ignited. - The soda ash market in Sichuan and Chongqing is stable. With the resumption of plant operations, supply is expected to increase, and the market is filled with strong wait - and - see sentiment [2]. 3.6 Glass Market Analysis - From the supply side, glass production lines in October continued the relatively stable trend of September. Due to the approaching peak season of natural gas demand and the expected increase in natural gas prices, the profit of natural gas - fueled production lines will be further squeezed, and the willingness to cold - repair such lines may significantly increase. In addition, the implementation of policies to manage backward production capacity may limit capacity release. - From the demand side, the real - estate sales during the National Day holiday were generally good, but the stabilization of demand may not be sustainable. The market is expected to shift from supply - demand trading to policy - driven trading after the holiday. The price of glass is likely to oscillate upwards [2]. 3.7 Soda Ash Market Analysis - Yuanxing Energy's Phase II facilities are expected to be gradually commissioned, intensifying the supply - surplus situation. In October, during the off - season of downstream demand and with continuous supply growth, enterprise inventory is likely to rise again, putting pressure on prices. The demand from the real - estate and photovoltaic industries may not strongly support the soda ash market. However, the weakening downward momentum of prices may lead to production cuts, which could stimulate price recovery [2].

Group 1 - The International Energy Agency (IEA) reports that global natural gas demand is expected to slow down in 2025, with growth projected to decrease from 2.8% in 2024 to 1.3% [1] - In the first half of this year, global natural gas consumption grew by only 1% year-on-year, with significant growth concentrated in Europe and North America [1] - European natural gas consumption increased by 6.5% in the first half of the year, supported by the power sector, while North America saw a 2.5% increase due to cold weather in Q1 [1] Group 2 - The report indicates a decline in natural gas demand in Asia, with India's consumption dropping by 7% in the first five months of the year due to reduced industrial usage [1] - The report highlights a 45% year-on-year decrease in Russian pipeline gas supplies to the EU, amounting to a reduction of approximately 6.5 billion cubic meters [2] - European LNG imports surged by 25% year-on-year, reaching a historical peak of 920 billion cubic meters in the first half of the year [2] Group 3 - The report forecasts a 7% growth in global LNG supply in 2026, amounting to an increase of about 40 billion cubic meters, potentially easing market tightness [3] - Industrial and energy sectors are expected to contribute nearly 50% of the global demand increase, with gas-fired power generation accounting for 30% of the demand growth in 2026 [3] - The Asia-Pacific region is projected to see a natural gas demand growth exceeding 4% in 2026, while European demand is expected to decline by 2% due to the rise of renewable energy [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the gas industry, specifically recommending New World Energy for its stable profits and high dividend yield [1]. Core Insights - The report highlights the upward trend in European gas prices due to ongoing storage developments, while high temperatures have led to a decline in U.S. gas prices. Domestic gas prices are showing weak performance [5][10]. - The supply-demand analysis indicates that U.S. natural gas prices decreased by 3.5% week-on-week, with total supply down by 0.7% and total demand up by 0.8% as of July 9, 2025. In Europe, gas prices increased by 4.6% week-on-week, with a total consumption of 192 billion cubic meters in the first four months of 2025, up 7.4% year-on-year [5][17][19]. - The report emphasizes the importance of the recent reduction in U.S. LNG import tariffs from 140% to 25%, which enhances the economic viability of U.S. gas imports [45][51]. Price Tracking - As of July 11, 2025, the week-on-week price changes for various gas prices are as follows: U.S. HH gas price decreased by 3.5%, European TTF increased by 4.6%, and domestic LNG prices increased by 1.1% [10][15]. - The average total supply of natural gas in the U.S. was 1,125 billion cubic feet per day, with a year-on-year increase of 3.4% [17]. Supply and Demand Analysis - The report notes that the average total demand for natural gas in the U.S. increased by 2% year-on-year, with residential and commercial consumption rising by 2.3% week-on-week [17]. - In Europe, the gas supply decreased by 6% week-on-week, with significant contributions from inventory consumption and LNG receiving stations [19]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies with stable profit structures and high dividend yields, such as New World Energy (2025 dividend yield of 5.3%), China Gas (2025 dividend yield of 6.4%), and Blue Sky Gas (TTM dividend yield of 8.9%) [51][52]. - It suggests monitoring companies with quality long-term contracts and cost advantages, such as New World Holdings and Jiufeng Energy [52]. Important Events - The report mentions that the European Parliament and EU member states have agreed to provide greater flexibility regarding gas storage targets, allowing for a deviation of 10 percentage points from the 90% storage target [50].

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Accumulate" rating for the gas industry [1] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that facility maintenance and high temperatures have driven up gas prices in Europe and the US, while domestic gas prices remain stable [6][11] - It anticipates a gradual recovery in demand, with a focus on cost optimization for gas companies and the continued adjustment of pricing mechanisms [50] Price Tracking - As of June 6, 2025, gas prices have changed week-on-week as follows: US HH +1.8%, European TTF +8.5%, East Asia JKM +2.4%, China LNG ex-factory +0.1%, and China LNG CIF +4% [11][13] - The average total supply of natural gas in the US decreased by 0.5% week-on-week to 1,124 billion cubic feet per day, while total demand fell by 1.5% to 962 billion cubic feet per day [16] Supply and Demand Analysis - The report notes that the average natural gas consumption in China decreased by 1.3% year-on-year to 1,393 billion cubic feet in the first four months of 2025, attributed to a warmer winter in 2024 [24][30] - In Europe, natural gas consumption for January-February 2025 was 115.5 billion cubic meters, up 11% year-on-year [17] Pricing Progress - Nationwide, 63% of cities have implemented residential pricing adjustments, with an average increase of 0.21 yuan per cubic meter [37] - The report indicates that there is still a 10% room for price adjustment in city gas companies [37] Important Events - The US gas import tariff has been reduced from 140% to 25%, enhancing the economic viability of US gas imports [44][46] - The European Commission has voted to introduce more flexible natural gas storage filling targets to avoid supply shortages and price spikes [49] Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on companies that can optimize costs and benefit from the ongoing pricing adjustments, such as New Energy, China Gas, and Kunlun Energy [50][51] - It also suggests monitoring companies with quality long-term contracts and flexible scheduling capabilities, like Jiufeng Energy and New Energy [51]