Investment Rating - The industry maintains a "Recommendation" rating [2] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights a divergence in performance within the environmental and public utility sectors, with the environmental index rising by 1.72% while the public utility index fell by 0.55% [5][22] - The report emphasizes the increase in electricity demand, particularly in Eastern China, with a record peak load of 1.465 billion kilowatts, supporting a year-on-year growth in electricity demand [5][9] - Key recommendations include focusing on companies like Sheneng Co., and long-term prospects for Guodian Power and China Resources Power, while also suggesting attention to Zhongmin Energy and Funiu Co. [5][9] Summary by Sections Key Event Interpretations - In July, national electricity generation reached 926.7 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%, with thermal and wind power generation growth accelerating while hydropower generation saw a decline [9][19] - The Ministry of Ecology and Environment is set to release the third batch of CCER methodologies, which will promote the utilization of agricultural and forestry biomass energy [19][20] Market Review - The environmental sector has seen a cumulative increase of 15.44% in 2025, outperforming the CSI 300 index, while the electricity sector has declined by 0.99% [5][22] - The report notes that the coal price has rebounded, with Qinhuangdao 5500 kcal thermal coal priced at 700 RMB/ton, a 1.45% increase from the previous week [32] Key Data Tracking - As of August 15, 2025, the water level of the Three Gorges Reservoir was 160.34 meters, up 2.6% year-on-year, while inflow and outflow rates showed mixed trends [34][35] - The price of LNG at the port was reported at 11.41 USD/million BTU (4254 RMB/ton), reflecting a 3.75% decrease from the previous week [47][48] Industry Key Events - The report discusses various regulatory updates, including the implementation of distributed photovoltaic power generation management guidelines in Chongqing and the development of energy transmission channels in Xinjiang [62][63]

Core Viewpoint - The petrochemical industry is shifting its focus from energy consumption control to carbon emission control during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, emphasizing the importance of carbon reduction strategies in ecological civilization construction [1][2]. Group 1: Transition to Carbon Emission Control - The transition to carbon emission control is a significant step in China's ecological strategy, with experts suggesting that the industry should focus on areas such as electrification and raw material substitution to meet upcoming carbon emission targets [1][2]. - The petrochemical sector accounts for approximately 20% of total energy consumption in society, highlighting the critical role of energy efficiency in reducing carbon emissions [1]. Group 2: Technological and Market Innovations - The use of digital twin technology and artificial intelligence is recommended to optimize equipment updates, ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness in the transition to electrification [2]. - The carbon market, including the voluntary carbon emission reduction (CCER) market, is seen as a vital mechanism for promoting carbon reduction, with opportunities for the petrochemical industry to engage in carbon trading and develop negative carbon technologies [2]. Group 3: Standardization Efforts - The development of national and industry standards related to energy saving, water conservation, and carbon emissions is accelerating, with calls for industry participation in standard formulation to facilitate the green and low-carbon transformation of the sector [3].