Core Viewpoint - Meijin Energy has clarified its decision to terminate part of its hydrogen energy projects, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining strategic focus and solidifying the foundation for hydrogen development [1][5]. Project Termination - The terminated project, "Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power System and Hydrogen Fuel Commercial Vehicle Parts Production Project (Phase I)," had an initial planned investment of 1.502 billion yuan, stemming from a convertible bond financing plan initiated in 2022 [2]. - The project aimed to establish a production base for hydrogen fuel cell systems and components in Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province, to facilitate Meijin Energy's transition into the hydrogen sector [2]. - Despite a significant reduction in the funding plan from 600 million yuan to 250 million yuan, the project's progress remained unsatisfactory, with only 73.43 million yuan invested by September 30, 2025, representing a mere 29.37% of the planned investment [2][4]. Market Concerns - Analysts have expressed concerns that the termination of the project may indicate a significant shift in Meijin Energy's hydrogen strategy, as the hydrogen fuel cell market faces challenges such as insufficient scale and limited commercial viability for passenger vehicles [1][5]. - The overall construction of hydrogen refueling stations is gradually increasing, but the absolute numbers remain low, hindering the promotion of hydrogen fuel cells [1]. Financial Performance - Meijin Energy's revenue is heavily reliant on coal, with 90% of its income derived from this sector. The company has experienced a continuous decline in performance, transitioning from significant profits in 2021 to losses in 2024 [6]. - In 2021, the company achieved a record revenue of 21.358 billion yuan, a 65.71% increase year-on-year, and a net profit of 2.541 billion yuan, up 269.16% [6]. - By 2023, revenue fell to 20.811 billion yuan, a decrease of 15.4%, with net profit plummeting 86.92% to 289 million yuan [7]. - In 2024, the company reported a revenue drop of 8.55% to 19.031 billion yuan and a net loss of 1.143 billion yuan, a staggering decline of 495.31% [7]. - As of the first three quarters of 2025, revenue further declined by 9.71% to 12.974 billion yuan, with net losses expanding to 737 million yuan, a 12.57% increase in losses [7]. Strategic Direction - Despite the challenges, Meijin Energy plans to maintain its strategic focus on hydrogen development, expanding into diverse applications such as hydrogen storage, distributed generation, and hydrogen power systems for drones and ships [5]. - The hydrogen business currently accounts for only 4.16% of the company's revenue, indicating that it has not yet become a core driver of performance [7].