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Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy-A" investment rating to the company, with a target price of 17.33 yuan based on a 14x PE for 2026 [5][16]. Core Insights - The company has experienced significant growth in natural gas production and sales, with production increasing by 116% year-on-year to 420 million cubic meters and sales rising by 109% to 640 million cubic meters in the first half of 2025 [1]. - The company benefits from a strong resource reserve and cost control, with proven reserves of coalbed methane reaching 88.7 billion cubic meters and economically recoverable reserves at 34.24 billion cubic meters [1]. - The company has improved its investment efficiency, reducing the single well investment cost to 29 million yuan and achieving a lower cost of 0.53 yuan per cubic meter, a 36.09% decrease from 2024 [1][10]. Revenue and Profit Forecast - Revenue is projected to grow significantly, with estimates of 2.802 billion yuan in 2025, 3.365 billion yuan in 2026, and 3.9 billion yuan in 2027, reflecting growth rates of 81.3%, 20.1%, and 15.9% respectively [4][10]. - The net profit is expected to turn positive, with forecasts of 36 million yuan in 2025, 336 million yuan in 2026, and 556 million yuan in 2027 [10][11]. Business Development - The company has expanded its pipeline network through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its "development-pipeline-sales" business model, which has led to an 85% year-on-year increase in transportation volume to 468 million cubic meters in the first half of 2025 [2]. - The company is positioned to benefit from favorable policies promoting unconventional oil and gas development, which are expected to enhance energy security and increase domestic natural gas supply [3]. Financial Metrics - The report highlights a significant improvement in gross margin, projected to reach 12.5% in 2025, 15% in 2026, and 20% in 2027 [10][11]. - The company’s earnings per share (EPS) is expected to improve from -0.85 yuan in 2023 to 2.04 yuan by 2027 [11][18].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Overall third quarter revenue was $295.3 million, down 9.8% sequentially and 12.2% year-over-year, primarily due to the transition between major contracts in Saudi Arabia [17][18] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2025 was $64 million, representing a margin of 21.7%, consistent with Q2 2025 levels despite lower revenues [18] - Adjusted EPS for Q3 2025 was $0.16, including adjustments for certain charges and credits [19] - Gross debt totaled $332.9 million, and net debt was $263.3 million, with a net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 0.93 [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue decline was partially offset by solid growth in Kuwait, Qatar, and Iraq, with steady growth also noted in Oman, Egypt, Algeria, and Libya [17][18] - The company is positioned as the largest frac company in the Middle East, with the Jafurah tender representing the largest single-service contract in sector history [9][11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing positive activity inflection beyond Jafurah, with growth in Kuwait and the return of additional rigs in Saudi Arabia [5][27] - The geopolitical relationship between the U.S. and Gulf states is strong, positively impacting energy markets and foreign investment [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on a countercyclical investment strategy, allowing it to capitalize on global weaknesses and position itself for growth [11][12] - NESR aims to maintain operational readiness and efficiency while investing during downturns, contrasting with traditional industry practices [12][14] - The company plans to exit 2025 with a revenue run rate of approximately $2 billion, supported by expanding contract bases and sustained execution momentum [22][24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving a $2 billion exit run rate for 2026, with a high level of visibility on contract awards and execution [72][73] - The outlook for NESR remains favorable, supported by consistent execution on major contract wins and strategic investments [25][26] Other Important Information - The company is in the process of refinancing its debt facility, expected to enhance financial flexibility [24] - NESR is committed to maintaining disciplined debt reduction and improving working capital efficiency [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you respond to comments about pricing competitiveness for the Jafurah contract? - Management highlighted their deep understanding of the local ecosystem and cost control measures that allowed them to maintain margins while being competitive [31][32] Question: What is the roadmap for development at Jafurah? - Management indicated readiness to ramp up operations with multiple crews and equipment already in place, targeting significant increases in stages delivered [34][35] Question: What is the expected incremental EBITDA from Jafurah? - Management confirmed that the incremental EBITDA for 2026 is approximately $100 million, based on the projected revenue run rate [37][38] Question: Can you provide updates on NEDA projects and water initiatives? - Management stated that several pilot projects are underway, with results expected to be shared in future calls [66][68] Question: What is the confidence level in achieving the $2 billion exit run rate for 2026? - Management expressed a 99% confidence level in achieving the target, with contracts already awarded and work commenced [72][73]

Core Insights - The development of the Mahu Oilfield marks a significant breakthrough in China's energy technology, overcoming decades of skepticism regarding its oil potential and establishing a stable annual production capacity of 5 million tons by 2025, equivalent to a medium-sized oil field's contribution to the national energy system [1][3] Group 1: Technological Advancements - The Mahu Oilfield's reservoir permeability is only 1% of conventional sandstone, presenting a formidable challenge in oil extraction, with depths exceeding 4000 meters and high-temperature, high-pressure conditions acting as natural barriers [3] - A five-year research effort led to the development of the "sweet spot prediction" technology, which enhances the identification accuracy of quality reservoirs to 92% by analyzing subtle differences in seismic wave propagation [3] - This technological advancement positions China among the global leaders in unconventional oil and gas development, breaking the Western monopoly in this field [3] Group 2: Strategic Value - The stable production from the Mahu Oilfield reduces China's dependence on foreign oil from 73% to 69%, enhancing national energy security [4] - The large-scale application of naphthenic crude oil has increased the domestic production rate of aerospace lubricants from 30% to 65%, mitigating risks associated with reliance on imports in this sector [4] Group 3: Environmental Considerations - The development of the Mahu Oilfield adheres to a "green development" philosophy, utilizing an "oil well factory" model that reduces the land footprint of each well by 42%, significantly lessening ecological impact [4] - Concurrently, vegetation restoration projects have achieved an 87% recovery rate in the surrounding Gobi desert, exemplifying a dual success in energy extraction and ecological preservation [4]

Group 1 - Pemex and the Mexican government have launched a strategic plan for 2025-2035 aimed at increasing oil production, reducing debt, and enhancing energy sovereignty [1] - The plan targets an oil production of 1.8 million barrels per day by 2030 and includes initiatives for natural gas production and energy transition projects such as hydrogen and geothermal energy [1] - The strategy is expected to require significant capital investment and participation from international operators, with a focus on developing unconventional resources to address natural gas production challenges [1] Group 2 - Mexico plans to build five large LNG export terminals on its west coast, sourcing gas primarily from the Permian Basin in New Mexico and Texas, which provides a cost advantage over its Latin American peers [2] - The West Texas Waha hub has experienced gas prices dropping below zero due to production outpacing export capacity, allowing Mexico to export to Japan and South Korea at a competitive price of $10-14 per million British thermal units, even after accounting for liquefaction costs [2]

Core Viewpoint - The "Downhole Soluble Tool Evaluation System" developed by Zhongyuan Oilfield has been officially put into operation, achieving the highest industry standards in temperature, pressure, and intelligent detection capabilities, thus filling a gap in the performance evaluation of unconventional oil and gas development tools in China [1] Group 1: Technology Development - The new evaluation system can accurately simulate the real working conditions of soluble tools in a 220°C and 140MPa geological environment, ensuring the reliability and safety of downhole tool quality evaluation [1] - The development of this system took three years of technical research and development by Zhongyuan Oilfield [1] Group 2: Industry Application - The system has been successfully applied in high-difficulty wells such as the Tiebai 1 side HF well in the Puguang gas field and the Pulu 701 HF well, ensuring construction safety [1] - Soluble bridge plugs and other tools are critical technologies in large-scale volume fracturing operations in shale oil and gas and tight oil reservoirs [1]