Core Insights - The California Energy Commission is seeking buyers for Valero's Benicia refinery to prevent its closure in April 2026 [1] Group 1 - The Benicia refinery is at risk of shutting down if a buyer is not found [1] - The closure of the refinery could have significant implications for local fuel supply and prices [1] - The California Energy Commission's intervention highlights the importance of maintaining refining capacity in the state [1]

美国至7月18日当周墨西哥湾沿岸炼油厂利用率升至2024年7月以来的最高水平。 ...

美国至7月18日当周炼油厂利用率升至2023年6月以来的最高水平。 ...

Summary of Conference Call Records Industry or Company Involved - **Yarlung Tsangpo River Hydropower Project** - **Real Estate Sector** - **Petrochemical Industry** - **Companies Mentioned**: China Resources Land, Xiamen C&D, Dongfang Electric, Harbin Electric, TBEA, Pinggao, and others Key Points and Arguments Yarlung Tsangpo River Hydropower Project - The project is expected to significantly increase China's hydropower capacity, adding 60-70 units of 1 million kilowatts, with a total market capacity of approximately 500 billion yuan [1][3] - The construction of ultra-high voltage lines is a crucial part of the project, requiring 6-7 lines of 800 kV DC, with a total investment close to 200 billion yuan, benefiting equipment suppliers like Xidian, TBEA, and Pinggao [1][4] - The project will drive demand for cement by approximately 25 million tons and steel by 3-4 million tons, which, while limited in total impact, represents significant incremental demand for related companies, particularly local cement firms like Huaxin Cement [1][7][8] Petrochemical Industry - The petrochemical sector faces risks of overcapacity, with the government likely to implement policies to limit new capacity, which could enhance valuation multiples but is unlikely to lead to a significant turnaround in fundamentals in the short term [1][13] - The industry has seen a surge in capacity since 2015, leading to potential overcapacity issues if not managed [1][13] Real Estate Sector - The real estate market is expected to remain weak in the first half of 2025, with average profits projected to decline by about 15% year-on-year, particularly affecting private enterprises more than state-owned ones [1][19][20] - Companies like China Resources Land and Xincheng Holdings are showing strong retail performance, with rental income growth in the double digits, leading some to potentially raise their full-year rental income guidance [1][23] - Concerns about asset impairment provisions are prevalent among investors, as property prices continue to decline [1][22] Recommendations - **China Resources Land** is recommended due to its business transformation and rental income growth [2][24] - **Xiamen C&D** is suggested for its relatively new land reserves, expected to outperform peers in sales and profit margins [2][24] Additional Insights - The construction of the Yarlung Tsangpo project will have a long construction cycle of 10-15 years, with significant equipment procurement phases expected in the next 5-8 years [1][4][6] - The demand for steel from the project is expected to average 150,000 to 200,000 tons annually over 20 years, which is minor relative to China's total steel production [1][9] - The waterproofing materials industry has seen increased concentration, with leading companies like Dongfang Yuhong capturing over 30% market share [1][10] Stock Market Sentiment - Recent stock price increases are driven by market sentiment rather than fundamental performance, with recommendations to wait for a more stable market environment before making investment decisions [1][12]

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英国工会UNITE：工人们要求政府立即采取行动，确保林赛炼油厂的长期未来。 ...

炼油一部二重催装置区设备工程师刘志鹏在检查低温省煤器外护板焊接质量。 中国发展网讯 刘莉莉、范东航 记者林强报道 截至7月21日，中国石油大庆石化炼油一部140万吨/年重油催化及28万吨/年气体分馏联合装置开车5天来运行稳 定，标志着装置局部检修任务圆满完成。此前制约生产的瓶颈问题得到集中消除，目前装置处理量恢复正常。 作为大庆石化炼油区二次加工装置，这套联合装置在提高原油利用率、增加轻质油品产量及推动绿色低碳生产方面发挥重要作用。此次局部检修面临渣油原 料平衡、蒸汽系统平衡以及多项检修任务同步落地等挑战，大庆石化各部门、各单位统筹规划、科学施策，系统排查消除设备潜在风险，提升设备运行效 率，为装置长周期大负荷生产筑牢根基。 本次检修包括烟气轮机强检、1号CO余热锅炉检修、油浆热水换热器E218检修及液化气脱硫塔C905检修等4项任务。高温酷暑持续"烤"验现场作业人员，化 建公司、设备维修中心、五龙实业公司等参检单位严格执行安全规定和检修方案要求，充分开展风险识别和安全评价，细化安全交底、措施布置等环节，与 属地单位炼油一部形成高效协作闭环。 尽管厂房内温度高于室外，参检员工以高标准检修施工和高度责任心，确保 ...

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the given content Core Viewpoints - The domestic economy in the first half of the year remained resilient, with China's GDP in H1 growing by 5.3% year-on-year, higher than the annual target of 5%. Fiscal efforts and the "rush to export" phenomenon supported the economic data, but also reduced the urgency of policies. Attention should be paid to the Politburo meeting in July for potential further pro - growth policies [1]. - Since July, there has been an increasing expectation of "anti - involution" policies in industries such as steel, photovoltaic, lithium battery, and new energy vehicles. However, more detailed energy - saving and carbon - reduction policies are needed to promote the "anti - involution" trading [2]. - After the passage of the "Great Beautiful" Act in the US, Trump has shifted his focus to external pressure to accelerate tariff negotiations. The current tariff situation is in a "stagnant" stage, and its impact on sentiment and demand expectations should be watched out for [3]. - The current commodity fundamentals are still weak, and one should be cautious about the implementation of policy expectations. The volatility of commodity prices may remain high [4]. Summary by Related Catalogs Market Analysis - China's export performance in June was remarkable, with a new round of "rush to export" under the easing of Sino - US tariffs. The year - on - year growth rate of social retail sales in June slowed to 4.8% due to the suspension of policy subsidies in some areas, but subsequent subsidies are expected to support domestic consumption. Infrastructure and manufacturing investments declined, and the risk of the weak real - estate sales dragging down the real - estate chain still exists. On July 22, A - shares strengthened throughout the day, and the commodity futures market saw a wave of limit - up for many varieties such as coking coal and coke, stimulating the full - scale outbreak of cyclical stocks [1]. "Anti - Involution" Transaction Tracking - Since July, relevant departments have emphasized the governance of disorderly low - price competition among enterprises. The expectation of "anti - involution" policies in industries such as steel, photovoltaic, and lithium battery has increased, and the prices of some commodities have rebounded. The upcoming ten key industry pro - growth work plans for industries like steel, non - ferrous metals, and petrochemicals will focus on structural adjustment, supply optimization, and elimination of backward production capacity [2]. "对等 Tariff" Impact - The passage of the "Great Beautiful" Act in the US has shifted its policy from "tight fiscal expectation + neutral monetary policy" in the first half of the year to a stage where policies are "easy to loosen and difficult to tighten." The US Treasury Secretary said that tariff revenues are "huge" and may account for 1% of the US GDP, with expected tariff revenues of up to $2.8 trillion in the next decade. Trump has extended the grace period for the "equal tariff" and started the "equal tariff 2.0" stage. The US has sent tariff letters to 25 countries in 4 batches, and negotiations with various countries are in progress [3]. Commodity Sector - Domestically, the black and new - energy metal sectors are most sensitive to the supply - side. Overseas, the energy and non - ferrous sectors benefit significantly from inflation expectations. The black sector is still dragged down by downstream demand expectations, the supply shortage in the non - ferrous sector has not been alleviated, and the short - term geopolitical premium in the energy sector has ended, with a relatively loose medium - term supply outlook. OPEC + has accelerated production increases, and the third direct Russia - Ukraine negotiation will be held this week [4]. Strategy - For commodities and stock index futures, one should consider long - term positions in industrial products on dips [5]

据了解行业数据的知情人士透露，俄罗斯7月10-16日当周炼油厂处理规模略低于520万桶/日。 经过季节性养护之后，多个设施恢复生产。（彭博） ...

Core Viewpoint - Valero Energy (VLO) is expected to report a significant decline in quarterly earnings and revenues compared to the previous year, with analysts predicting earnings of $1.76 per share and revenues of $27.84 billion, reflecting decreases of 35.1% and 19.3% respectively [1]. Earnings Projections - The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised upward by 11.2% over the past 30 days, indicating a collective reassessment by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings projections are crucial for predicting investor behavior and are strongly correlated with short-term stock price performance [3]. Revenue Estimates - Analysts forecast 'Total operating revenues - Renewable diesel' to be $783.18 million, down 33.9% year-over-year [5]. - The estimate for 'Total operating revenues - Ethanol' is $1.10 billion, suggesting a decrease of 2% from the previous year [5]. - 'Total operating revenues - Refining' is expected to reach $26.94 billion, indicating an 18.5% decline from the prior-year quarter [5]. Refining Margins - The 'U.S. Mid-Continent region - Refining margin per barrel of throughput' is projected at $10.39, up from $9.73 in the same quarter last year [6]. - The 'U.S. West Coast region - Refining margin per barrel of throughput' is estimated at $16.18, compared to $14.86 in the previous year [6]. - The 'U.S. Gulf Coast region - Refining margin per barrel of throughput' is expected to be $10.80, slightly up from $10.36 year-over-year [7]. Throughput Volumes - 'Refining - Throughput volumes per day' is projected to be 2,797.77 thousand barrels, down from 3,010.00 thousand barrels in the previous year [7]. - The 'U.S. Gulf Coast region - Throughput volumes per day' is estimated at 1,787.60 thousand barrels, compared to 1,827.00 thousand barrels last year [8]. - The 'U.S. Mid-Continent region - Throughput volumes per day' is expected to be 399.23 thousand barrels, down from 438.00 thousand barrels year-over-year [9]. - The 'North Atlantic region - Throughput volumes per day' is projected at 334.68 thousand barrels, down from 469.00 thousand barrels in the previous year [10]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, Valero Energy shares have increased by 6.7%, outperforming the Zacks S&P 500 composite's increase of 5.9% [11].