Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided in the given content. Core Views - Supply side: High asphalt losses, raw material shortages, and limited improvement in terminal demand are expected to keep the asphalt operating rate low in Q4. With the widening discount of diluted asphalt, attention should be paid to the potential increase in Venezuelan heavy oil flowing to China. Import growth in Q4 2025 is expected to be very limited. [4][78] - Demand side: Asphalt demand is mainly concentrated in road infrastructure and real estate, with road infrastructure accounting for 70%. As 2025 is the final year of the "14th Five - Year Plan", many road construction projects are in the delivery phase, which will drive asphalt demand. However, due to financial constraints on local governments and the lack of improvement in the real estate market, asphalt demand is unlikely to improve significantly in Q4 and will still lag behind previous years. Attention should be paid to the improvement of the capital side and the pace of forming asphalt physical volume. Low asphalt inventory strongly supports asphalt futures prices. [4][78] - Overall trend: With weak supply and demand, asphalt is expected to follow crude oil fluctuations in Q4, with its overall center of gravity moving down. The high asphalt basis suggests that northern spot traders can short the basis. Also, the 01 - 06 spread of asphalt is expected to weaken seasonally, so it is recommended to short the 01 - 06 spread. [4][78] Summary by Related Catalogs 1. Asphalt Price走势 - The asphalt/crude oil ratio increased in the first three quarters of 2025. Due to geopolitical disturbances in Russia and Venezuela, the ratio is expected to remain high in Q4. [9] - After the implementation of the diluted asphalt consumption tax deduction policy, refineries suffered heavy losses in processing diluted asphalt, leading to a significant reduction in imports and low port inventories. [11] - In the South China region, the increase in refinery operating rates has given asphalt spot prices a significant advantage. [20] - Since 2025, the asphalt basis first declined and then rebounded to a relatively high level. Recently, it has dropped to a slightly high - neutral position. [29] 2. Asphalt Production and Consumption - In August 2025, the asphalt operating rate decreased by 1.1 percentage points to 30.74%, and the Shandong region's operating rate decreased by 6.61 percentage points to 33.74%, both at relatively low levels. [34] - In August 2025, asphalt production increased by 0.75% month - on - month to 2.5267 million tons, with a year - on - year increase of 22.63%. From January to August 2025, the cumulative production increased by 9.28% year - on - year to 18.8156 million tons. [39] - In July 2025, the apparent consumption of asphalt increased by 2.79% month - on - month to 2.833 million tons, with a year - on - year increase of 21.21%. From January to July 2025, the cumulative apparent consumption increased by 4.98% year - on - year to 18.0629 million tons. As of September 26, the national asphalt shipment volume decreased by 0.32% week - on - week to 312,600 tons. [44] - As of September 26, the asphalt operating rate rebounded by 5.7 percentage points to 40.1%. In the first three quarters of 2025, the operating rate was mostly low, and the profit of Shandong asphalt spot was significantly in the red, with a loss of over 600 yuan/ton. [47] - From January to August 2025, the cumulative net import of asphalt was 1.9591 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 15.73%. In August, the net import reached the lowest level in recent years. [49] 3. Asphalt Downstream - Asphalt downstream demand is mainly in road construction and maintenance (about 70%), building waterproofing (about 20%), and ship fuel and coking (about 10%). [52] - From January to August 2025, the cumulative year - on - year growth of fixed - asset investment in road transportation was - 3.3%, continuing to decline. The cumulative sales volume of pavers was 1,120 units, a year - on - year increase of 36.58%. [57] - From January to August 2025, the cumulative year - on - year growth of fixed - asset infrastructure investment was 5.42%. The growth rate of infrastructure investment excluding electricity dropped from 3.2% in January - July 2025 to 2.0% in January - August 2025. [59] - From January to July 2025, the national highway construction investment decreased by 8.0% year - on - year. The issuance progress of new local bonds is higher than that in 2024 but lower than that in 2023. It is expected that the special bonds will increase significantly from September to October. [62] - In Q3, the downstream main - road modified asphalt strengthened seasonally but not as much as in previous years. As of September 26, the operating rates of most downstream industries increased, but they were still at relatively low levels compared to previous years. [66] 4. Asphalt Inventory - As of September 26, the asphalt refinery inventory - to - stock ratio increased by 0.2 percentage points to 14.7%, remaining at the lowest level in recent years. [71] - As of September 26, the asphalt social inventory decreased by 3.50% week - on - week to 1.57 million tons, a year - on - year decrease of 18.14%. The factory inventory increased by 1.16% week - on - week to 698,000 tons, a year - on - year decrease of 27.74%. The overall inventory increased slightly but remained at a relatively low level compared to previous years. [76]

Group 1 - The controlling shareholder, Hengli Group, and its concerted parties hold a total of 5.311 billion shares, accounting for 75.45% of the total shares [1] - A total of 1.790 billion shares have been pledged, representing 33.71% of their holdings and 25.43% of the total share capital [1] - Hengneng Investment holds 1.498 billion shares, which is 21.29% of the total, with 0.622 billion shares pledged [1] Group 2 - On September 25, Hengneng Investment pledged 53 million shares to CITIC Bank Suzhou Branch for liquidity purposes [1] - On September 26, 68 million shares were released from pledge [1] - Hengneng Investment has a good credit rating, and the risks associated with this pledge are controllable, with no substantial impact on the company [1]

1. Report Information - Report Title: Asphalt Morning Report [2] - Research Team: Research Center's Energy and Chemicals Team [3] - Report Date: September 29, 2025 [3] 2. Core Data Summary Futures Contracts - **Prices**: For BU10, the price on August 28 was 3517, and on September 26 it was 3450, with a daily change of 10 and a weekly change of 23. Similar data is provided for other contracts like BU11, BU12, etc. [4] - **Volume and Open Interest**: On September 26, the trading volume was 348,568, an increase of 72,570 from the previous day and 137,960 from the previous week. The open interest was 366,558, a decrease of 28,019 from the previous day and 42,198 from the previous week [4]. Spot Prices - **Regional Market Prices**: The Shandong market price remained at 3500 from September 24 - 26, with no daily change and a -20 change from the previous week. The East China market price was stable at 3560 during the same period, with no daily change and a -30 change from the previous week. Other regions like South China, North China, and Northeast China also had their respective price data [4]. - **Warehouse Prices**: The Zhenjiang warehouse price increased from 3420 on September 24 to 3490 on September 26, a daily increase of 70 and a weekly increase of 20. The Foshan warehouse price remained at 3450 during the same period, with no daily change and a -20 change from the previous week [4]. Basis and Spread - **Basis**: The Shandong basis (+80) decreased from 168 on September 24 to 100 on September 26, a daily decrease of 30 and a weekly decrease of 43. The East China basis increased from -20 on September 25 to 40 on September 26, a daily increase of 60 and a -3 change from the previous week [4]. - **Spread**: The 10 - 11 spread decreased from 20 on September 25 to 19 on September 26, a daily decrease of 1 and a 10 change from the previous week. Other spreads like 10 - 12, 11 - 12, etc., also had their respective changes [4]. Crack Spread and Profit - **Crack Spread**: The asphalt Brent crack spread decreased from -109 on September 25 to -116 on September 26, a daily decrease of 7 and a -174 change from the previous week [4]. - **Profit**: The asphalt Ma Rui profit decreased from -166 on September 25 to -172 on September 26, a daily decrease of 6 and a -157 change from the previous week. Other profit indicators like the general refinery comprehensive profit, Ma Rui - type refinery comprehensive profit, etc., also had their respective changes [4]. Other Related Prices - **Crude Oil Price**: The Brent crude oil price increased from 69.3 on September 25 to 69.4 on September 26, a daily increase of 0.1 and a 2.7 increase from the previous week [4]. - **Refined Product Prices**: The Shandong market price of gasoline decreased from 7517 on September 25 to 7513 on September 26, a daily decrease of 4 and a 2 change from the previous week. The Shandong market price of diesel decreased from 6467 on September 25 to 6466 on September 26, a daily decrease of 1 and a 37 change from the previous week [4][5].

Investment Rating - The report recommends a "Buy" rating for major companies in the oil and gas sector, including China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Zhongman Petroleum, and New Natural Gas [4]. Core Views - The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has led to increased oil prices due to attacks on Russian oil facilities, impacting supply chains and causing fuel shortages in Russia [1][8]. - Iraq's oil production and export flexibility are expected to improve, which may enhance compliance with OPEC+ production quotas in the short term [1]. - The report anticipates that oil prices will remain volatile in the short term due to geopolitical factors and OPEC+'s concentrated pricing power [1][8]. Summary by Sections Industry Investment Rating - The report provides a "Buy" recommendation for key players in the oil and gas sector, highlighting their stable performance and high dividend yields [4]. Market Overview - As of September 26, 2025, Brent crude oil futures settled at $70.13 per barrel, up 5.17% week-on-week, while WTI futures settled at $65.72 per barrel, up 4.85% [9][36]. - The U.S. crude oil production increased to 13.5 million barrels per day, with refinery throughput rising to 16.48 million barrels per day [9][10]. Company Performance - The report highlights the performance of various companies, with China National Petroleum Corporation, China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation, and China National Offshore Oil Corporation being recommended for their strong fundamentals and dividend policies [4][12]. Oil Supply and Demand - U.S. crude oil inventories decreased, with commercial crude oil stocks at 41.475 million barrels, down 61,000 barrels week-on-week [10]. - The report notes that geopolitical tensions and OPEC+ decisions will continue to influence oil supply and demand dynamics [1][8]. Natural Gas Market - The NYMEX natural gas futures price closed at $2.86 per million British thermal units, down 1.99% week-on-week, while Northeast Asia's LNG price was $11.21 per million British thermal units, down 3.25% [9][44].

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - International oil prices increased due to geopolitical tensions, including Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil facilities and potential restrictions on fuel exports from Russia, alongside a decrease in US crude oil inventories [2][9] - As of September 26, 2025, Brent and WTI crude oil prices were $69.22 and $65.72 per barrel, respectively, reflecting increases of 4.82% and 5.32% from the previous week [2][27] - The report highlights the performance of the oil and petrochemical sector, noting a slight decline of 0.12% in the sector compared to a 1.07% increase in the broader market [10][13] Summary by Sections Oil Price Review - Brent crude futures settled at $69.22 per barrel, up $3.18 (+4.82%) from the previous week, while WTI crude futures rose to $65.72 per barrel, an increase of $3.32 (+5.32%) [2][27] - Russian Urals crude price remained stable at $65.49 per barrel, while Russian ESPO crude increased by $1.67 (+2.65%) to $64.63 per barrel [2][27] Offshore Drilling Services - As of September 22, 2025, the number of global offshore self-elevating drilling platforms was 371, an increase of 1 from the previous week, while floating drilling platforms decreased to 130 [31] US Crude Oil Supply - US crude oil production reached 13.501 million barrels per day, an increase of 19,000 barrels from the previous week [52] - The number of active drilling rigs in the US rose to 424, with an increase of 6 rigs [52] US Crude Oil Demand - US refinery crude processing averaged 16.476 million barrels per day, up by 52,000 barrels from the previous week, with a refinery utilization rate of 93.00%, down 0.3 percentage points [63] US Crude Oil Inventory - Total US crude oil inventory was 821 million barrels, a decrease of 377,000 barrels (-0.05%) from the previous week [72] - Strategic crude oil inventory increased by 230,000 barrels (+0.06%) to 406 million barrels, while commercial crude oil inventory decreased by 607,000 barrels (-0.15%) to 415 million barrels [72] Finished Oil Products - In North America, the average prices for diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel were $98.74 (+0.47), $83.94 (-0.58), and $85.97 (-1.87) per barrel, respectively [91]

Meeting Details - The meeting was held on September 26, 2025, at 14:30, with network voting available from 9:15 to 15:00 on the same day [4][5]. - The location of the meeting was the company's office building in Longfeng District, Daqing City [6]. - The meeting was conducted through a combination of on-site and online voting [7]. - The meeting was convened by the company's board of directors [8]. Attendance - A total of 38 shareholders attended the meeting, representing 82,552,800 shares, which is 63.6787% of the total voting shares [10]. - Among them, 2 shareholders attended in person, representing 82,320,600 shares (63.4996%), while 36 shareholders participated via online voting, representing 232,200 shares (0.1791%) [10][11]. - The attendance of minority shareholders was 36, representing 232,200 shares (0.1791%), all of which were through online voting [12]. Proposal Voting - The meeting adopted a combination of on-site and online voting for the proposals, with a special resolution requiring more than two-thirds approval from the attending shareholders [14]. - The legal opinion provided by the law firm confirmed that the meeting's procedures, attendance, and voting methods complied with relevant laws and regulations, making the resolutions valid [13]. Documentation - The resolutions from the shareholders' meeting were signed and stamped by the attending directors and the recorder [14]. - A legal opinion letter from Heilongjiang Siyang Law Firm regarding the meeting was also included in the documentation [14].

Group 1 - Company Compton plans to reduce its repurchased shares by up to approximately 2.56 million shares, accounting for 1% of the total share capital, within three months after the announcement [1] - The reduction will be executed through centralized bidding trading, and any changes in share capital due to stock dividends or capital reserve transfers will lead to an adjustment in the reduction quantity [1] - For the year 2024, Compton's revenue composition is entirely from oil processing, with a 100% share [1] Group 2 - As of the report, Compton's market capitalization stands at 4.4 billion yuan [2]

Group 1: Report Industry Investment Rating - High - sulfur fuel oil: Short - term neutral, medium - term downward [2] - Low - sulfur fuel oil: Short - term neutral, medium - term downward [2] - Cross - variety: None [2] - Cross - period: Go long on the spread of FU2511 - 2512 at low prices [2] - Spot - futures: None [2] - Options: None [2] Group 2: Core View of the Report - The main contract of SHFE fuel oil futures rose 1.3% to 2,887 yuan/ton during the day session, and the main contract of INE low - sulfur fuel oil futures rose 1.56% to 3,450 yuan/ton [1] - Crude oil prices fluctuated strongly this week, with mixed long and short factors in the market. The short - term trend is still unclear, providing limited guidance for FU and LU [1] - In terms of the fundamentals of fuel oil itself, the market structure of high - sulfur fuel oil has strengthened marginally, and the previous supply pressure has eased. The supply of high - sulfur fuel oil in the Middle East has significantly declined, but there is still room for growth in the future. The upward driving force of the high - sulfur fuel oil market may be limited, and it is currently in a relatively balanced state [1] - For low - sulfur fuel oil, the local supply has increased significantly recently, but the overall supply pressure is limited. The trend of substitution of low - sulfur marine fuel demand share has not reversed, and there is still significant resistance above the market [1] Group 3: Summary by Relevant Content Market Analysis - The main contract of SHFE fuel oil futures closed up 1.3% at 2,887 yuan/ton during the day session, and the main contract of INE low - sulfur fuel oil futures closed up 1.56% at 3,450 yuan/ton [1] - Crude oil prices showed a fluctuating upward trend this week, with mixed long and short factors in the market. The short - term trend is still unclear, providing limited guidance for FU and LU [1] - The market structure of high - sulfur fuel oil has strengthened marginally, and the previous supply pressure has eased. The net export volume of high - sulfur fuel oil in the Middle East in September is expected to be 1.21 million tons, a decrease of 1.21 million tons compared with August. However, there is still room for supply growth in the Middle East in the future, and the upward driving force of the high - sulfur fuel oil market may be limited [1] - For low - sulfur fuel oil, the local supply has increased significantly due to the shutdown of the RFCC unit of the Nigerian Dangote refinery. However, the overall supply pressure is limited, and the resistance above the market is still large [1] Strategy - High - sulfur fuel oil: Short - term neutral, medium - term downward [2] - Low - sulfur fuel oil: Short - term neutral, medium - term downward [2] - Cross - variety: None [2] - Cross - period: Go long on the spread of FU2511 - 2512 at low prices [2] - Spot - futures: None [2] - Options: None [2] Charts - Multiple charts are provided, including those showing the spot prices, swap near - month contracts, and month - to - month spreads of Singapore high - sulfur and low - sulfur fuel oils, as well as the closing prices, trading volumes, and open interests of SHFE fuel oil and INE low - sulfur fuel oil futures contracts [3] Researcher Information - The researchers are Pan Xiang and Kang Yuanning, with practice qualification numbers F3023104 and F3049404 respectively, and investment consulting numbers Z0013188 and Z0015842 respectively [37]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - No information provided in the given content. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The high - sulfur fuel oil market remains generally loose in supply and demand, with high inventories suppressing prices. The low - sulfur fuel oil supply is increasing, and downstream demand lacks specific drivers, but the supply pressure in the fourth quarter is less than expected [4][9][60]. - For trading strategies, it is recommended to expect the FU main contract to be in a short - term strong - side volatile state, the LU near - month contract to fluctuate within a range following crude oil, pay attention to the opportunity of expanding the spread between LU01 and FU01, and sell out - of - the - money call options of FU01 [5][60][61]. 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 First Part: Preface Summary 3.1.1 Market Review - In September, the high - sulfur fuel oil had positive drivers on both the supply and demand sides, with the high - sulfur crack steadily rising by about $1.8 per barrel to around - $3.2 per barrel. The low - sulfur fuel oil fluctuated weakly. The RFCC unit of Nigeria's Dangote refinery malfunctioned again at the end of August, increasing the near - term supply pressure of low - sulfur fuel oil [3][9]. 3.1.2 Market Outlook - The high - sulfur fuel oil exports from Russia are relatively stable, and the inventories in Singapore and China are still high. The expected increase in feedstock demand is not enough to quickly digest the existing inventories, so the overall supply - demand in the fuel oil market remains loose. The supply pressure of low - sulfur fuel oil in the fourth quarter is less than expected, with the Nigerian RFCC unit expected to return early and some refineries in China still restricted in supply [4]. 3.1.3 Strategy Recommendation - Unilateral: Expect a volatile market. - Arbitrage: Pay attention to the opportunity of expanding LU01 - FU01. - Options: Sell out - of - the - money call options of FU01 [5]. 3.2 Second Part: Fundamental Situation 3.2.1 Market Review - Similar to the preface summary, in September, the high - sulfur fuel oil had positive drivers on both supply and demand sides, but high inventories restricted the market. The low - sulfur fuel oil was weakly volatile, with increased near - term supply pressure and relatively abundant low - sulfur component supply [9]. 3.2.2 Supply Overview - **High - sulfur fuel oil supply**: - Russia: Despite continuous attacks on energy facilities, the recovery is fast, and fuel oil exports have increased. For example, in August, Russia's seaborne petroleum product exports increased by 8.9% month - on - month, and in September, the fuel oil flow increased by 22% month - on - month [18][20]. - Mexico: High - sulfur exports are continuously falling due to the commissioning of secondary units in Olmeca and Tula refineries [22]. - Middle East: High - sulfur exports have increased after the peak power - generation demand season. In August, high - sulfur exports reached the highest level this year, but Iran's exports are still restricted [26]. - **Low - sulfur fuel oil supply**: - Nigeria: The RFCC unit of Dangote refinery is still unstable in operation, and low - sulfur exports are increasing. The Harcourt refinery has been closed for two consecutive months, and the Warri refinery has no crude oil quota [45][47]. - Middle East: The Al - Zour refinery maintains high - level low - sulfur exports under stable operation. South Sudan's low - sulfur heavy feedstock exports to the Pan - Singapore region are expected to increase due to the conflict with the UAE [47][48]. - China: The third batch of low - sulfur fuel oil quotas has been issued, and the overall market supply is relatively abundant [50]. 3.2.3 Demand Overview - **High - sulfur fuel oil demand**: - Marine fuel bunkering demand: It provides stable support. As of mid - September 2025, the number of ships equipped with desulfurization towers has increased. In August 2025, high - sulfur marine fuel bunkering in Singapore decreased slightly month - on - month but was still at a high year - on - year level [34]. - Feedstock demand: Supported by the low cost of high - sulfur cracking decline and tax reform, but the support is not obvious. Import demand has been low since July and August [37][39]. - Power - generation demand: It has completely subsided. In Egypt and the Middle East, high - sulfur power - generation demand has decreased significantly [41][43]. - **Low - sulfur fuel oil demand**: - Marine fuel bunkering demand: It is stable without specific drivers. In August 2025, low - sulfur marine fuel bunkering in Singapore increased slightly month - on - month [49]. 3.2.4 Inventory and Valuation - No specific content provided in the given materials. 3.3 Third Part: Future Outlook and Strategy Recommendation - **Future Outlook**: - High - sulfur fuel oil: Supply from Russia, the Middle East, and Mexico shows different trends. Demand from power - generation has disappeared, and feedstock demand support is weak. High - level inventories suppress prices, and attention should be paid to new warrant generation and inventory digestion [60]. - Low - sulfur fuel oil: The spot window transaction price is low, and the supply continues to increase. The conflict between South Sudan and the UAE may change the logistics of low - sulfur heavy feedstock, and the Nigerian RFCC unit's operation is unstable. The overall supply in the Chinese market is abundant [60]. - **Strategy Recommendation**: - Unilateral: The FU main contract is expected to be strongly volatile in the short term, and the LU near - month contract will fluctuate within a range following crude oil. - Arbitrage: Pay attention to the opportunity of expanding the spread between LU01 and FU01. - Options: Sell out - of - the - money call options of FU01 [60][61].

Report Industry Investment Rating - Not provided in the document Core View - The asphalt market shows signs of slow shipment and pressured spot prices. The production has increased, while the inventory situation varies by region, with some areas experiencing inventory accumulation and others seeing inventory reduction [15]. Summary by Relevant Catalogs Fundamental Tracking - **Futures Data**: For BU2511, the yesterday's closing price was 3,440 yuan/ton with a daily increase of 1.42%, and the overnight closing price remained unchanged. The trading volume was 175,377 lots with an increase of 22,435 lots, and the open interest was 197,649 lots with a decrease of 19,248 lots. For BU2512, the yesterday's closing price was 3,385 yuan/ton with a daily increase of 1.44%, and the overnight closing price was 3,386 yuan/ton with an increase of 0.03%. The trading volume was 53,804 lots with an increase of 2,649 lots, and the open interest was 88,522 lots with a decrease of 1,800 lots [1]. - **Warehouse Receipts**: The total warehouse receipts in the asphalt market were 55,980 lots with no change [1]. - **Spreads**: The basis (Shandong - 11) was 60 yuan/ton, a decrease of 48 yuan compared to the previous day. The 11 - 12 inter - period spread was 55 yuan/ton with no change. The Shandong - South China spread was 0 with no change, and the East China - South China spread was 60 yuan/ton with no change [1]. - **Spot Market**: The Shandong wholesale price was 3,500 yuan/ton with no change, and the Yangtze River Delta wholesale price was 3,560 yuan/ton with no change. The refinery operating rate was 49.88%, an increase of 2.66% compared to the previous data. The refinery inventory rate was 27.11%, an increase of 0.37% [1]. Trend Strength - The asphalt trend strength is 0, indicating a neutral view. The trend strength ranges from - 2 (most bearish) to 2 (most bullish) [10]. Market Information - **Production**: From September 19 - 25, 2025, the weekly total domestic asphalt production was 699,000 tons, a week - on - week increase of 12,000 tons (1.7%) and a year - on - year increase of 213,000 tons (43.8%). The cumulative production from January to September was 2.3536 billion tons, a year - on - year increase of 271.1 million tons (13.0%) [15]. - **Inventory**: As of September 25, 2025, the total inventory of 54 asphalt sample refinery warehouses was 704,000 tons, a 0.9% increase from September 22. The inventory in South China increased significantly due to typhoon - affected shipments and stagnant downstream demand. The total inventory of 104 social warehouses was 1.541 million tons, a 1.8% decrease from September 22. The social inventory in East China decreased significantly due to low inbound volume, pre - holiday stocking demand, and low prices [15].