SABIC指出，石化行业仍在面临低迷市场环境。受高库存及供应过剩影响，甲醇价格出现回落;而甲基 叔丁基醚(MTBE)价格同样下滑，主要因需求低迷且供应充足。聚丙烯、聚乙烯、聚碳酸酯等聚合物产 品价格下跌，主要由于全球不确定性导致需求疲软，同时市场供应充足。 不过，当被问及公司对欧洲资产组合的调整计划时，SABIC首席执行官阿卜杜勒拉赫曼·阿尔-法吉明确 表示，近期暂无其他工厂关闭计划。 中化新网讯 近日，在第二季度财报发布后的新闻发布会上，沙特基础工业公司(SABIC)负责企业财务的 执行副总裁萨拉赫·阿尔-哈雷基指出："在当前石化市场的困境下，削减成本的压力十分迫切。"SABIC 称，关闭英国蒂斯赛德的裂解工厂已导致37.8亿里亚尔的费用及准备金，为该公司造成巨大的成本压 力。 ...

Core Viewpoint - Shandong Province's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has issued a notice outlining the 2025 industrial energy conservation inspection tasks and carbon reduction diagnostic services, targeting multiple petrochemical and chemical enterprises [1][2] Group 1: Energy Conservation Inspection Tasks - A total of 26 refining enterprises, 13 synthetic ammonia enterprises, 3 chemical fiber and blended fabric enterprises, 2 tire enterprises, 1 chemical enterprise, 1 fertilizer enterprise, 1 titanium dioxide enterprise, and 1 coal-to-methanol enterprise are included in the energy conservation inspection task list [1] - The notice emphasizes the need for energy conservation and carbon reduction diagnostics to identify weaknesses in production processes, key product equipment, energy structure, and energy management systems [1] Group 2: Carbon Reduction Diagnostic Services - The notice includes 1 petrochemical enterprise, 5 nitrogen fertilizer enterprises, 1 rubber and plastic products enterprise, 1 chlor-alkali enterprise, and 3 chemical enterprises in the carbon reduction diagnostic service task list [1] - The document highlights the importance of energy conservation and carbon reduction services in guiding enterprises to implement energy-saving technology transformations and promote equipment upgrades [2]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses a series of research methodology seminars held by Guotai Junan Securities across three major cities in China, focusing on various industries and their cyclical trends [3][6]. Group 1: Seminar Topics - The seminars cover a wide range of topics including the cyclical manufacturing research methods in the building materials sector, urban cycle research in real estate, and frameworks for steel industry research [6][7]. - Specific sessions include discussions on the aviation and express delivery sectors under the context of "anti-involution," as well as the outlook for refrigerant market cycles in the chemical industry [7]. - Other topics include the analysis framework for the petrochemical industry, coal market assessments, and the comprehensive view of electricity market reforms [7]. Group 2: Industry Insights - The seminars aim to provide insights into the financial cycles of real estate and the consumption trends in building materials [7]. - The discussions also highlight the trends in small metals research and the implications of fiscal funding on infrastructure development [7]. - The sessions conclude with a review of the shipping super bull market and its lessons for future investments [7].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint emphasizes the transformation of ecological advantages into economic benefits in Shandong Province, particularly through the Long Island Marine Ecological Civilization Comprehensive Experimental Zone, which has achieved an ecological product value (GEP) of 39.242 billion yuan, five times the local GDP [1] - Shandong's energy consumption growth has been maintained at an average of 3.9% annually, supporting a 6% economic growth rate, with a notable 18.5% reduction in energy consumption per unit of GDP, outperforming the national average [1] - The proportion of installed capacity from renewable energy sources has reached 52.9%, an increase of 24.3 percentage points, indicating significant progress in green energy development [1] Group 2 - Shandong has implemented 160 key tasks under its three-year action plan for green low-carbon high-quality development, leading to a continuous decline in energy consumption and carbon emission intensity [2] - The province has established a 10 billion yuan investment fund for the Yellow River basin development and is actively constructing ecological corridors and national parks [2] Group 3 - Shandong leads the nation in marine industries, with the highest output value in seven marine sectors and 71 national-level marine ranches [3] - The province is focusing on green investment in technology innovation, energy transition, and environmental protection, planning to implement 600 major provincial projects annually [3] Group 4 - Shandong is controlling new high-energy-consuming projects and has implemented strict approval processes for industries with excess capacity, including steel and cement [4] - The province is enhancing traditional industries and has successfully relocated a significant portion of steel production capacity to coastal areas [4] Group 5 - The province has established 42 strategic emerging industry clusters, with a focus on quantum technology and aerospace information, and has introduced policies to support future industry pilot zones [5] - Shandong is actively pursuing carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, having been included in the national carbon emission dual control pilot regions [5] Group 6 - Shandong has developed a comprehensive waste recycling system, achieving a 72% utilization rate of major solid waste [6] - The province has implemented measures to reduce food waste, achieving a lower average loss rate in wheat harvesting compared to national targets [6] Group 7 - Shandong is establishing a mechanism for realizing the value of ecological products, with pilot projects in several cities and counties to assess ecological product value [7] - The province has signed agreements for horizontal ecological compensation, promoting a beneficial relationship between protectors and payers in ecological conservation [7]

Company Overview - Xianghua Chemical Co., Ltd. (002109.SZ) is experiencing a continuous loss, with an expected net loss of 180-210 million yuan for the first half of 2025, marking its third consecutive year of mid-year losses [1][2] - In the first half of 2023, the company reported a net loss of 176 million yuan, transitioning from profit to loss for the first time, and the loss further expanded to 259 million yuan in the first half of 2024 [3] Financial Performance - The primary reasons for the losses include low sales prices of main products and insufficient market demand. Although there was some recovery in operational performance due to a decline in raw material prices, the overall effectiveness remains in a loss state [3] - The company's main products include synthetic ammonia, methanol, methylamine, and dimethylformamide (DMF), with an annual production capacity of 300,000 tons of synthetic ammonia, 300,000 tons of methanol, and 100,000 tons of methylamine/DMF [3] - The market price for synthetic ammonia hit a low of 2,387 yuan/ton by the end of June 2023, a decrease of 17.49% year-on-year [3] - Methanol prices showed a "strong then weak" trend, with a cumulative decline of approximately 18% in the first half of 2024 [3] Product Pricing and Demand - The prices of methylamine and DMF from Xianghua Chemical's subsidiary fell significantly, with year-on-year declines of 65.97% and 64.8%, respectively, leading to a 41.76% drop in overall gross margin and a reduction of 675 million yuan in gross profit for these two products [4] - The company is backed by Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Group, which holds 69.37% of Xianghua's shares, making it a platform company under the state-owned enterprise [5] Strategic Moves - In response to ongoing losses, Xianghua has pursued several major asset restructurings and acquisitions, including the acquisition of a 51% stake in Yushen Energy Chemical for 995 million yuan in February 2023, which focuses on ethanol production [6] - The company also plans to invest 344 million yuan to acquire 80% of Shaanxi Yanchang Petroleum Xianghua New Energy Co., Ltd. [6] - Despite these acquisitions, the company has not yet managed to reverse its loss trend [7] Industry Context - The continuous losses of Xianghua Chemical reflect a broader trend in the petrochemical industry, which is undergoing significant adjustments. The industry saw a revenue of 16.28 trillion yuan in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 2.1%, but profits fell by 8.8% [7] - The petrochemical sector has faced three consecutive years of profit declines, with a 20.7% drop in 2023 [7] - Factors contributing to the industry's struggles include insufficient market demand, rapid capacity growth, and intensified competition, leading to product prices reaching near historical lows [7] Future Outlook - Although there are no current expectations for "anti-involution" policies in the petrochemical sector, there is a strong willingness among companies to improve profitability. Successful implementation of such policies in other sectors may boost market expectations for self-driven "anti-involution" efforts in the petrochemical industry [9]

拉动需求的"稳定器" 8月10日，东明石化30万吨/年UPC科技示范项目施工现场，全球首套UPC技术装置正在建设中。该项目总投资300亿元，预计2025年12月建设完成。投产 后，将带动区域形成高端石化产业集群。 上半年，全省民间投资同比增长0.9%，好于全部投资增速1.1个百分点，占全部投资的比重为61.6%，较上年同期提高0.7个百分点。 值得一提的是，上半年，全省同东明石化类似计划总投资亿元及以上民间投资大项目完成投资增长5.0%，对稳定上半年全省内需增长起到了关键作用。 外需方面，民营企业对于外贸进出口的拉动作用明显。数据显示，上半年，全省民营企业进出口值为1.31万亿元，增长7.7%，高于全省总体增速0.9个百 分点。其中，民营企业出口8216.4亿元，增长6.6%；进口4933.2亿元，增长9.6%。 稳投资.育新质.活市场 ——半年报里看山东民营经济的三重担当 这一点也体现在山东民营企业在全球高端制造领域的市场份额。数据显示，上半年，山东民营企业高端装备出口349.3亿元，增长58.9%；电子技术产品出 口231.8亿元，增长26.5%。船舶、电动汽车、机床出口分别增长98.6%、79.6%、1 ...

Market Strategy - The market has seen a renewed surge, with the Shanghai Composite Index breaking through the previous high from October 8, 2024 [4][6] - The overall A-share market, represented by the Wind All A Index, rose by 1.02% to close at 5801.59 points, while the Shanghai Composite Index increased by 0.48% to 3683.46 points [6][7] - The small-cap stocks outperformed larger stocks, with the CSI 1000 Index rising by 1.45% [7] Industry Dynamics - Kunlun Wanwei (300418.SZ) has officially open-sourced the "Skywork UniPic 2.0" model, which includes three core modules for image editing and generation [24][25] - Apple has introduced a new technology in its smart glasses that utilizes adjustable lenses to correct nearsightedness and enhance visual comfort [27][28] Company Tracking - Guizhou Moutai (600519.SH) reported a stable growth in revenue and net profit for H1 2025, with revenues of 893.89 billion and a net profit of 454.03 billion, reflecting year-on-year increases of 9.10% and 8.89% respectively [30][31] - Huajin Co., Ltd. (000059.SZ) experienced a decline in performance due to weak terminal demand, with a total revenue of 201.04 billion, down 5.01% year-on-year [33][34] - Rongchang Bio (688331.SH) announced that its drug, Tai Ta Xi Pu, for treating primary Sjögren's syndrome has met its primary endpoint in Phase III clinical trials [35] - Zhongtian Technology (600522.SH) plans to invest 80 million USD to establish a wholly-owned subsidiary in Saudi Arabia to enhance its competitiveness in the local market [36][37] - Zhuzhou Smelter Group (600961.SH) achieved a net profit of 5.85 billion in H1 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 57.83% [38][39]

Group 1 - The South Korean petrochemical industry is facing its most severe survival crisis in recent years, with major companies experiencing significant financial losses and liquidity issues [1][2] - Lichuan NCC, a leading ethylene producer, has accumulated losses of 820 billion KRW since 2022 and is at risk of defaulting on a 310 billion KRW loan if not repaid by the deadline [1][2] - The four major South Korean petrochemical companies reported a combined loss of 878.4 billion KRW last year and are projected to incur further losses this year, with predictions that only 50% of companies may survive if the current downturn continues [2] Group 2 - The crisis is attributed to structural competitiveness decline rather than cyclical downturns, with South Korean ethylene production costs being significantly higher than those in resource-rich regions [2] - The industry is experiencing a "sell at a loss" situation, with prices of Middle Eastern and Chinese products being substantially lower than South Korean products [2] - The petrochemical sector supports approximately 400,000 jobs, and the failure of major companies could severely impact the local economy and supply chains [2][3] Group 3 - In response to the crisis, several companies are reducing production or divesting non-core assets to maintain cash flow, with 10 factories in Ulsan shutting down or closing in the past year [3] - The South Korean government is urged to intervene to support the industry, with proposals for corporate consolidation and industrial upgrades to prevent systemic economic decline [3] - The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is accelerating support measures, including a financial package of approximately 3 trillion KRW to assist in restructuring and transformation efforts [3]

阿尔—法季今年早些时候表示，中国政府持续推进制造业升级和新兴产业快速成长，这一趋势正推动化 工行业向智能化、高端化、可持续化方向加速发展，也为沙特基础工业公司创造了巨大成长机遇。他还 表示，沙特基础工业公司将继续加强与中国企业、研究机构和产业链伙伴的合作，创新与合作是实现可 持续增长的核心驱动力，中国市场无疑是公司全球战略布局的核心组成部分。 沙特国际电力和水务公司（ACWA Power）本年度正式在中国可再生能源市场开展业务。今年1月，公 司宣布签署了横跨中国多个省份的可再生能源项目协议，首批项目的总装机量将超过1吉瓦。今年3月， 公司宣布其首个海外创新中心在上海市浦东新区正式启用，一期投资额为2000万元人民币，目前设 有"研发中心"及"绿色能源实验室"，聚焦光伏、风电、储能、绿色氢能及海水淡化五大领域的创新研 发。 纳赛尔表示，中国是沙特阿美重要的战略市场，沙特阿美与中国伙伴长期保持着出色的合作关系。公司 将持续推进在华投资，双方合作前景广阔。 沙特基础工业公司（SABIC）近日召开2025年二季度财报发布会，公司首席执行官阿卜杜拉哈曼·阿尔 —法季在会上强调，沙特基础工业公司在中国的福建石化综合体项目 ...

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views - **Pure Benzene**: Supply increases slightly due to new oil - benzene device production, while hydro - benzene开工率 drops. Demand from phenol rises but is partly offset by the decline in adipic acid. Overall demand is flat. Inventory decreases at East China ports due to typhoon - affected arrivals. 8 - 9月 may see slight inventory reduction, but improvement is limited due to high hidden inventory and weak consumption [5]. - **Styrene**: Supply is sufficient with new device production and resumed operations. Demand is weak, with EPS开工率 dropping significantly and PS/ABS rising slightly. Port inventory doesn't increase but remains high. Mid - term supply pressure persists with new capacity planned. The strong pure benzene price provides some support, and the macro - environment helps sentiment, but fundamental positives are limited [6]. 3. Summary by Directory 3.1. Daily Market Summary - **Fundamentals** - **Price**: On August 12, styrene futures rose 0.99% to 7322 yuan/ton with a basis of 28 (- 27 yuan/ton), and pure benzene futures rose 0.32% to 6250 yuan/ton [4]. - **Cost**: On August 12, Brent crude closed at 64.0 (+0.1 dollar/barrel), WTI at 66.6 (+0.0 dollar/barrel), and East China pure benzene spot was 6180 yuan/ton (+20 yuan/ton) [4]. - **Inventory**: Styrene factory inventory was 21.1 (-0.6) million tons, a 2.71% decrease; Jiangsu port inventory was 14.9 (-1.0) million tons, a 6.42% decrease. Pure benzene port inventory was 14.6 (-1.7) million tons, a 10.43% decrease [4]. - **Supply**: A new styrene device in Shandong was put into operation. Weekly styrene output was 35.9 (-0.2) million tons, and capacity utilization was 77.7% (-1.2%) [4]. - **Demand**: Among styrene's downstream 3S, EPS capacity utilization dropped 10.6% to 43.7%, ABS rose 5.2% to 71.1%, and PS rose 1.7% to 55.0% [4]. 3.2. Industry Chain Data Monitoring - **Price**: Styrene futures and spot prices rose slightly on August 12 compared to August 11, while the basis decreased. Pure benzene futures, East China spot, and some international prices also changed, with different price differences showing various trends [8]. - **Output and Inventory**: From August 1 to August 8, styrene output decreased by 0.63% to 35.9 million tons, and pure benzene output increased by 2.36% to 44.6 million tons. Styrene and pure benzene inventories at ports and factories all decreased [9]. - **Capacity Utilization**: From August 1 to August 8, the capacity utilization of styrene and some pure - benzene downstream products changed. EPS capacity utilization dropped significantly, while ABS and PS increased [10]. 3.3. Industry News - China's shale cracking raw material supply issues may push up naphtha costs, with an expected record - high naphtha import of 16 - 17 million tons in 2025 [11]. - Global diesel shortage supports refinery profits, affecting the crude oil and chemical chains [11]. - India plans to accelerate petrochemical expansion to counter China's dominance [11]. 3.4. Industry Chain Data Charts The report provides multiple charts showing the historical data of pure benzene and styrene prices, price differences, inventory, and capacity utilization [16][19][21]