1. Report Industry Investment Rating - All the studied energy and chemical products are rated as "Oscillation" [1][2][3][4][5] 2. Core Views of the Report - The short - term trend of oil prices is oscillating and rebounding, but the rhythm is still changeable. Saudi Arabia may lower the official selling price of crude oil to Asian buyers in October. Russia's offline refining capacity reached a record high in August, and it extended the ban on refined oil exports [1]. - The fuel oil market is affected by factors such as sanctions, inventory changes, and supply and demand. The high - sulfur fuel oil supply pressure will continue, and the low - sulfur fuel oil market structure has weakened. The FU sentiment is highly volatile and is expected to oscillate [2]. - The asphalt market is affected by factors such as rainfall, capital, and project construction. In September, the demand is expected to increase, and the supply is expected to be relatively sufficient. Attention should be paid to the actual realization of demand [2][3]. - The polyester market has improved demand expectations, but the cost - end crude oil price has declined. The PX and TA have large - scale accidental maintenance, and the ethylene glycol price is expected to oscillate strongly [3]. - The rubber market is supported by tire exports, and the short - term rubber price is expected to oscillate. The price of butadiene rubber follows the cost fluctuations [3][4]. - The methanol market has a short - term increase in port inventory, and the domestic supply will gradually recover. The price is expected to oscillate [4]. - The polyolefin market is gradually moving towards a situation of both strong supply and demand, and the overall will show a narrow - range oscillation pattern [5]. - The polyvinyl chloride market has a stable increase in domestic demand, but the export will weaken. The production profit will be gradually compressed, and the price is expected to oscillate [5]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Thursday, the oil price center moved up. WTI October contract closed up $0.45 to $64.60 per barrel, a 0.7% increase. Brent October contract closed up $0.57 to $68.62 per barrel, an 0.84% increase. SC2510 closed at 486.6 yuan per barrel, up 5.5 yuan per barrel, a 1.14% increase. It is expected to oscillate [1]. - **Fuel Oil**: On Thursday, the main fuel oil contract FU2510 on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed down 0.21%, and the low - sulfur fuel oil main contract LU2511 closed up 0.14%. It is expected to oscillate [2]. - **Asphalt**: On Thursday, the main asphalt contract BU2510 on the Shanghai Futures Exchange closed down 0.57%. It is expected to oscillate [2]. - **Polyester**: TA601 closed down 0.66%, EG2601 closed down 0.36%, and PX futures main contract closed down 0.78%. It is expected to oscillate [3]. - **Rubber**: On Thursday, the main rubber contract RU2601 rose 185 yuan per ton, NR main contract rose 165 yuan per ton, and butadiene rubber BR main contract rose 270 yuan per ton. It is expected to oscillate [3]. - **Methanol**: The methanol price is expected to oscillate [4]. - **Polyolefin**: The polyolefin market is expected to oscillate [5]. - **Polyvinyl Chloride**: The polyvinyl chloride market is expected to oscillate [5] 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - The report provides the basis data of various energy and chemical products on August 29, 2025, including spot price, futures price, basis, basis rate, and the change of basis rate in the past month [7]. 3.3 Market News - From August 22 - 28, the gasoline inventory in the Amsterdam - Rotterdam - Antwerp (ARA) center decreased from 104.5 tons to 99.1 tons, the fuel oil inventory increased from 104.6 tons to 104.9 tons, the diesel inventory increased from 203.2 tons to 208.5 tons, the aviation fuel inventory decreased from 94.6 tons to 91.9 tons, and the naphtha inventory increased from 55.2 tons to 58.4 tons [9]. - Saudi Arabia may lower the official selling price of crude oil to Asian buyers in October, with the flagship Arab Light crude oil's official selling price possibly being lowered by 40 - 70 cents per barrel [9] 3.4 Chart Analysis - **Main Contract Price**: The report presents the closing price charts of main contracts of various energy and chemical products from 2021 - 2025 [11][13][15][17][19][21][22] - **Main Contract Basis**: The report shows the basis charts of main contracts of various energy and chemical products from 2021 - 2025 [24][25][27][31][33][35][37] - **Inter - period Contract Spread**: The report provides the spread charts of different contracts of various energy and chemical products [38][39][41][44][47][49][52][55] - **Inter - variety Spread**: The report presents the spread and ratio charts between different varieties of energy and chemical products [56][57][60][61][62] - **Production Profit**: The report shows the cash - flow and profit charts of the production of some energy and chemical products [63][65][67] 3.5 Team Member Introduction - The team members include the assistant director and energy - chemical director Zhong Meiyan, crude oil and related analysts Du Bingqin, natural rubber/polyester analyst Di Yilin, and methanol/PE/PP/PVC analyst Peng Haibo, each with rich experience and achievements [69][70][71][72] 3.6 Contact Information - The company is located at Unit 703, 6th Floor, No. 729 Yanggao South Road, China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone. The company phone is 021 - 80212222, the fax is 021 - 80212200, the customer service hotline is 400 - 700 - 7979, and the postal code is 200127 [74]

Core Viewpoint - Oilfield companies are facing increasing pressure to transition towards renewable energy sources due to stricter carbon constraints and the need for sustainable development, especially in aging oilfields that struggle with resource replacement and rising extraction costs [1] Group 1: Energy Transition Strategies - The "14th Five-Year Plan" has seen oilfield companies actively promoting renewable energy development and exploring the integration of renewable energy with oil and gas production, showing initial results in scale and effectiveness [1] - The upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan" will require oilfield companies to focus on achieving large-scale and efficient development while deepening the integration of renewable energy with oil and gas production [1] Group 2: Research and Development Initiatives - Companies should enhance research on green energy alternatives, particularly in electrification of energy use, exploring methods such as electric heating in oilfields and utilizing green electricity for oil production and transportation [2] - There is a focus on green heat alternatives, including the use of green electricity for heating in various production scenarios, and the potential for repurposing abandoned wells for geothermal energy [2] Group 3: Market Expansion and Collaboration - Companies are encouraged to expand their market presence by supplying green energy to surrounding mining areas and exploring green electricity trading opportunities [3] - Collaborations with large domestic energy companies are essential for developing external renewable energy markets, while also seeking local government support for land and tax policies [3] Group 4: New Business Development - Companies should explore emerging business opportunities such as energy storage solutions to address the intermittency of renewable energy generation and investigate hydrogen applications in drilling and underground operations [4] - Engaging in green certificate trading and carbon quota pledging can help convert ecological value into economic benefits [4]

Core Viewpoint - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) reported strong mid-year performance for 2025, with significant revenue and profit growth, alongside a commitment to dividend distribution [1][3]. Financial Performance - CNPC's revenue for the first half of 2025 reached RMB 1.5 trillion, with a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 84.01 billion [1]. - The board declared an interim dividend of RMB 0.22 per share [1]. Production and Operations - Oil and gas equivalent production reached 924 million barrels, a year-on-year increase of 2%, with crude oil production at 476 million barrels (up 0.3%) and marketable natural gas production at 2.68 trillion cubic feet (up 3.8%) [1][3]. - The company optimized crude oil resource allocation and adjusted product structure to increase high-margin refined and chemical products [3]. Green Transition and Future Plans - CNPC is advancing its green low-carbon transition, with a focus on increasing natural gas production's share in total output and developing renewable energy [3]. - The company aims for renewable energy to account for 7% of total oil and gas equivalent production by the end of 2025, with a long-term goal of equal shares for oil, gas, and renewable energy by 2050 [3]. Market Dynamics - Despite a decline in overall refined oil demand, CNPC's domestic refined oil sales grew by 0.3%, increasing its market share by 1.5 percentage points [3]. - The company anticipates that domestic economic recovery will support energy consumption, particularly in residential travel and industrial oil use, although gasoline and diesel consumption may face downward pressure [3]. International Oil Price Outlook - CNPC's management highlighted the influence of OPEC+ production decisions and geopolitical factors on international oil prices, predicting a fluctuation around $70 per barrel in Q3 [4]. - The company emphasized its integrated supply chain management and cost control as key strengths in navigating market changes [4].

Group 1 - The Russian government announced a temporary ban on gasoline exports from September 1 to September 30 to stabilize the domestic market, affecting all exporters including oil product producers and non-producers [1] - This is not the first time Russia has imposed gasoline export controls; since March 1, 2025, Russia has not exported any gasoline, and the new ban extends the previous restrictions by one month [3] - Although Russia is a major oil producer and exporter, it primarily exports unrefined crude oil, with refined gasoline prioritized for domestic supply [3] Group 2 - The export ban is unlikely to significantly impact Russia's foreign exchange earnings in the short term, but rising domestic gasoline prices may lead to public dissatisfaction due to supply shortages [5] - Since early 2025, the price of 92-octane gasoline in Russia has increased by approximately 38%, while 95-octane gasoline has risen by about 49%, with occasional shortages reported in regions far from oil production areas [6] - According to recent data from the St. Petersburg International Commodity Exchange (SPIMEX), gasoline prices in Russia have started to decline from previous highs, and normal supply and export are expected to resume on October 1 [6]

Domestic Market Overview - The domestic market experienced a pullback after an initial rise, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing at 3800.35 points, down 1.76% [4][9] - The Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12295.07 points, down 1.43%, while the ChiNext Index fell by 0.69% [4][9] - The total trading volume of the A-share market reached 31,978 billion yuan, showing an increase compared to the previous day [4][9] - Among 30 sectors, 29 saw declines, with real estate, comprehensive finance, and textile and apparel sectors showing the largest gains, while only the communication sector recorded an increase [4][9] Overseas Market Overview - The three major U.S. stock indices saw slight gains, with the Dow Jones up 0.32% and the S&P 500 reaching a new historical high with a 0.24% increase [2][4] - The Nasdaq rose by 0.21%, with notable gains from companies like Salesforce and Chevron [2][4] - Chinese concept stocks generally declined, with Tiger Brokers dropping nearly 10% and Canadian Solar falling over 9% [2][4] Key News - The Shanghai government is accelerating the renovation of urban villages, implementing various measures for overall project transformation [11][12] - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology issued guidelines to optimize business access and promote the satellite communication industry, aiming for significant growth by 2030 [13][14] - The National Bureau of Statistics reported a 1.7% decline in profits for large-scale industrial enterprises from January to July, with state-owned enterprises seeing a 7.5% drop [14][15] - The Ministry of Commerce plans to introduce several policy measures next month to expand service consumption [19][20]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is "Buy" [1] Core Views - The overall performance of the company meets expectations, with a decline in profits year-on-year due to falling oil prices, but the company shows good performance in price differentials and production increases [3] - The company has seen a narrowing of the price discount compared to Brent crude oil, with an average oil price of $69 per barrel in H1 2025, down from a $3 discount in the previous year to about $1 [3] - Natural gas sales prices have increased, with a Q2 price of $8 per thousand cubic feet, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 1.60% and a quarter-on-quarter increase of 3.03% [3] - Significant growth in natural gas production was noted, with H1 2025 oil and gas production at 296.1 million and 88.5 million barrels of oil equivalent, respectively, representing year-on-year increases of 4% and 12% [3] - The company maintains a low oil production cost advantage, with a H1 2025 cost of $26.94 per barrel, which is stable compared to Q1 and down $0.8 from the previous year [3] - Capital expenditures decreased by 9% year-on-year, with a budgeted expenditure of 125 billion to 135 billion yuan for 2025 [3] - Profit forecasts for 2025-2027 predict net profits of 1350.29 billion, 1397.82 billion, and 1480.96 billion yuan, with corresponding EPS of 2.84, 2.94, and 3.12 yuan per share [3] Financial Summary - For H1 2025, the company achieved revenue of 207.61 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 8.45%, and a net profit of 69.53 billion yuan, down 12.79% [1][2] - The basic earnings per share for H1 2025 was 1.46 yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 13.10% [1] - In Q2 2025, the company reported revenue of 100.75 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 12.62% and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 5.71% [2] - The net profit for Q2 2025 was 32.97 billion yuan, down 17.60% year-on-year and 9.83% quarter-on-quarter [2]

Core Viewpoint - The decline in international oil prices has significantly impacted the profits of China's three major oil companies, resulting in a total profit decrease of over 29 billion yuan in the first half of the year [1][2]. Financial Performance - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) reported a net profit of 84.01 billion yuan, down 5.4% year-on-year - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) achieved a net profit of 21.48 billion yuan, down 39.8% - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) recorded a net profit of 69.53 billion yuan, down 13% - Combined, the three companies saw a total profit reduction of 290.5 billion yuan, averaging a loss of nearly 1.6 billion yuan per day [1][2]. Revenue Trends - All three companies experienced a revenue decline of 5% to 11% - CNPC faced a rare situation of both revenue and net profit decline for the first time in five years [1][2]. - CNPC's oil and gas segment revenue fell by 6.3% to 422.67 billion yuan, while CNOOC's oil and gas sales revenue dropped by 7.2% to 171.75 billion yuan [2]. Oil Price Impact - The average oil price for CNPC was $66.21 per barrel, down 14.5% year-on-year - CNOOC's average oil price was $69.15 per barrel, down 13.9% [2]. Natural Gas Performance - CNPC's natural gas sales revenue increased by over 16% to 27.75 billion yuan, partially offsetting oil price declines - CNOOC's natural gas average price rose by 1.4% to $7.9 per thousand cubic feet, with sales volume up 13.5% [2]. Downstream Business Challenges - Both CNPC and Sinopec reported significant impacts on downstream oil product sales and refining businesses due to price declines and reduced sales volumes - CNPC's refining segment profit dropped over 25% to 10.10 billion yuan, while Sinopec's refining and marketing segments saw profits decline by 50% and 46% respectively [3]. Industry Trends - The domestic gasoline demand has peaked in 2023, with expectations of a significant decline post-2030 - Overall oil demand is projected to peak by 2028 [4]. Strategic Adjustments - In response to the challenges posed by renewable energy, all three companies are accelerating their non-oil business strategies - CNPC plans to expand into new energy and materials, reporting a 70% increase in wind and solar power generation [4][5]. - Sinopec aims for collaborative development across oil, gas, hydrogen, and electricity sectors, including plans to build at least 500 battery swap stations in partnership with CATL [5].

Group 1: Market Analysis - The main contract of Shanghai Futures Exchange fuel oil futures closed down 2.39% at 2,821 yuan/ton, and the main contract of INE low-sulfur fuel oil futures closed down 1.47% at 3,485 yuan/ton [1] - The current geopolitical and macro situation remains unclear, especially the limited progress in the Russia-Ukraine peace talks. The crude oil market faces many uncertainties in the short term, and the oil price fell again yesterday, driving down the FU and LU futures [1] - In terms of the fundamentals of fuel oil itself, high-sulfur fuel oil is in a stage of structural adjustment and market rebalancing and currently does not have the conditions to strengthen again. The shipment volume of high-sulfur fuel oil from the Middle East continues to increase, reaching 3.45 million tons in August, an increase of 80,000 tons month-on-month [1] - For low-sulfur fuel oil, the current market pressure is limited. Domestic production remains low, overseas supply shows a tightening trend again, and the contango structure of the outer market has strengthened slightly. In the short term, the market structure remains relatively stable. However, in the medium term, low-sulfur fuel oil still faces the contradiction of being replaced in demand share and having more surplus production capacity. Therefore, although the downside space for valuation is limited, the upward resistance is also large [1] Group 2: Strategy - High-sulfur fuel oil: Oscillation [2] - Low-sulfur fuel oil: Oscillation [2] - Cross-variety: None [2] - Cross-period: None [2] - Spot-futures: None [2] - Options: None [2] Group 3: Graphs - Graphs include Singapore high-sulfur 380 fuel oil spot price, Singapore low-sulfur fuel oil spot price, Singapore high-sulfur fuel oil swap near-month contract, Singapore low-sulfur fuel oil swap near-month contract, Singapore high-sulfur fuel oil near-month spread, Singapore low-sulfur fuel oil near-month spread, fuel oil FU futures main contract closing price, fuel oil FU futures index closing price, fuel oil FU futures near-month contract closing price, fuel oil FU near-month contract spread, fuel oil FU futures main contract trading volume and open interest, fuel oil FU futures total trading volume and open interest, low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures main contract closing price, low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures index closing price, low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures near-month contract price, low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures near-month spread, low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures main contract trading volume and open interest, and low-sulfur fuel oil LU futures total trading volume and open interest [3]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating - All the commodities in the report are rated as "Oscillating" [1][2][4][5][7] 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - The oil market is currently affected by the uncertainty of supply - side expectations, and oil prices are expected to oscillate. The fuel oil market is also in an oscillating state due to factors such as supply and demand and sanctions. The asphalt market has increased production expectations in September, and the price will oscillate while paying attention to the actual demand. The polyester market has improved demand expectations, and the supply has shrunk due to some device overhauls, with prices following cost fluctuations. The rubber market has support from demand, and the price will oscillate in the short - term. The methanol market will maintain an oscillating trend considering supply and demand changes. The polyolefin market is gradually transitioning to a state of both strong supply and demand, with narrow - range oscillations. The PVC market is expected to oscillate weakly due to factors such as supply, demand, and inventory [1][2][4][5][7] 3. Summary by Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Research Views - **Crude Oil**: On Wednesday, WTI October contract rose $0.9 to $64.15/barrel (1.42% increase), Brent October contract rose $0.83 to $68.05/barrel (1.23% increase), and SC2510 closed at 481.5 yuan/barrel, down 4.9 yuan/barrel (1.01% decrease). Last week, US crude, gasoline, and distillate inventories decreased due to increased demand. Russia extended the gasoline export ban until September 30. Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil export pipelines and US tariffs on Indian imports affected Russian crude exports, with weekly shipments decreasing to 272 barrels/day in the week ending August 24. The market is affected by supply - side uncertainty, and oil prices are expected to oscillate [1] - **Fuel Oil**: On Wednesday, FU2510 fell 2.39% to 2821 yuan/ton, and LU2511 fell 1.47% to 3485 yuan/ton. Affected by US sanctions on Iran and previous low valuations, FU had a strong rise this week but回调ed with the oil price yesterday. The Chinese refinery's average utilization rate of atmospheric and vacuum distillation units was 63.61% as of August 27, up 1.04 percentage points from last week. The Asian low - sulfur fuel oil market structure weakened further, and the high - sulfur fuel oil supply pressure is expected to continue. FU is affected by sentiment and is expected to oscillate [2] - **Asphalt**: On Wednesday, BU2510 fell 0.57% to 3505 yuan/ton. The domestic refinery's asphalt production plan in September is about 2.64 million tons, a 10% increase from August and a 33% increase from the same period last year. This week, the domestic refinery's asphalt inventory level was 27.15%, down 0.66% week - on - week, and the social inventory rate was 33.94%, up 0.04% week - on - week. The asphalt plant's device utilization rate was 36.67%, down 0.25% week - on - week. In September, the demand is expected to increase, and the price will oscillate while paying attention to the actual demand [2][4] - **Polyester**: TA601 closed at 4824 yuan/ton, down 0.94%; EG2601 closed at 4481 yuan/ton, down 0.2%. The polyester yarn sales in the Yangtze River Delta region are still weak, with an average sales estimate of about 30%. A 300,000 - ton/year synthetic gas - to - ethylene glycol device in Shanxi is restarting, and a cracking device in Singapore has an unexpected delay in restart. The demand improvement brings positive support, and the supply has shrunk due to device overhauls. The prices of PX and TA follow cost fluctuations, and the ethylene glycol price is favorable due to reduced imports and lower inventory [4][5] - **Rubber**: On Wednesday, RU2601 fell 125 yuan/ton to 15760 yuan/ton, NR fell 175 yuan/ton to 12615 yuan/ton, and BR fell 135 yuan/ton to 11710 yuan/ton. From January to July, Vietnam's total exports of natural rubber and mixed rubber decreased by 0.8% year - on - year, but exports to China increased by 5% year - on - year. The supply - side prices of cup rubber and latex are relatively firm, and the demand - side tire exports have increased, supporting the short - term price to oscillate [5] - **Methanol**: The spot price in Taicang is 2250 yuan/ton. Recently, there have been many domestic device overhauls, and the supply is at a phased low. Overseas, Iranian device loads are high, and short - term arrivals will remain high. However, with the increase in the price difference between Europe, India, and China, the arrival volume will decrease in the long - term. The MTO device load in East China is not high, and the port inventory will increase in the short - term. The price is expected to oscillate [5][7] - **Polyolefins**: The mainstream price of East China wire - drawing PP is 6910 - 7080 yuan/ton. The production profit of different raw material - based PP varies. The subsequent production volume will remain high, and the downstream enterprise's operating rate is currently low but is expected to increase with the approaching of the peak demand season. The market is gradually transitioning to a state of both strong supply and demand, and the price will oscillate narrowly [7] - **Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)**: The market price in East China, North China, and South China has adjusted weakly. The domestic real - estate construction has stabilized and recovered, and the demand for pipes and profiles is expected to increase. However, exports will be affected by India's anti - dumping policy. The supply remains high, and the price is expected to oscillate weakly [7][8] 3.2 Daily Data Monitoring - This part provides the basis and reference for analyzing the market trends of various energy - chemical products by presenting the spot prices, futures prices, basis, basis rates, and their changes of multiple energy - chemical varieties on August 27 and 26, as well as the position of the latest basis rate in historical data [9] 3.3 Market News - The US imported about 74,000 barrels per day of Venezuelan crude oil in the week ending August 22, which is the first time since the US government issued a new license to Chevron to operate in Venezuela. Russia extended the gasoline export ban until September 30, with different lifting times for fuel manufacturers and non - manufacturers [14] 3.4 Chart Analysis - **4.1 Main Contract Prices**: It shows the historical closing prices of the main contracts of multiple energy - chemical products from 2021 to 2025, helping to analyze the long - term price trends of these products [16][18][20][22][24][25][26][28] - **4.2 Main Contract Basis**: It presents the historical basis data of multiple energy - chemical products from 2021 to 2025, which is useful for understanding the relationship between spot and futures prices [30][32][36][38][40][42] - **4.3 Inter - period Contract Spreads**: It shows the historical spreads of different contracts of multiple energy - chemical products, which can be used to analyze the price differences between different contract periods [44][46][49][52][54][57][60] - **4.4 Inter - variety Spreads**: It presents the historical spreads and ratios between different energy - chemical products, helping to analyze the price relationships between different varieties [62][63][64][66] - **4.5 Production Profits**: It shows the historical production profit data of multiple energy - chemical products, which is helpful for understanding the profitability of different products [67][69][71] 3.5 Team Member Introduction - The research team includes members such as Zhong Meiyan, Du Bingqin, Di Yilin, and Peng Haibo, each with rich experience and professional backgrounds in the energy - chemical field, and they have won many industry awards [73][74][75][76]

Core Viewpoint - The decline in international oil prices in the first half of the year has negatively impacted the profits of domestic oil companies, with "three major oil companies" reporting significant decreases in net profits and revenues compared to the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) reported a net profit of 84.01 billion yuan, down 5.4% year-on-year - China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) reported a net profit of 21.48 billion yuan, down 39.8% year-on-year - China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) reported a net profit of 69.53 billion yuan, down 13% year-on-year - The total decline in net profits for the three companies amounted to 29.05 billion yuan, equivalent to a daily loss of nearly 160 million yuan [1][2]. Revenue Trends - The operating revenues of the three companies also experienced declines ranging from 5% to 11% - CNPC faced a rare situation of both revenue and net profit decline for the first time in five years [1][2]. Oil Price Impact - The average selling price of crude oil for CNPC was $66.21 per barrel, down 14.5% year-on-year - CNOOC's average selling price was $69.15 per barrel, down 13.9% year-on-year - The oil and gas segment revenue for CNPC decreased by 6.3% to 422.67 billion yuan, while CNOOC's oil and gas sales revenue fell by 7.2% to 171.75 billion yuan [2]. Natural Gas Performance - CNPC's natural gas sales revenue increased by over 16% to 27.75 billion yuan, driven by a 5% rise in average selling price and a nearly 3% increase in sales volume - CNOOC's natural gas average selling price rose by 1.4% to $7.9 per thousand cubic feet, with sales volume increasing by 13.5% to 489.2 billion cubic feet [2]. Downstream Business Impact - Both CNPC and Sinopec reported significant impacts on their downstream oil products and refining businesses due to declining prices and sales volumes - CNPC's chemical business operating profit fell by 55.5% to 1.392 billion yuan, while Sinopec's chemical division reported an expanded loss of 4.224 billion yuan, up 33.5% year-on-year [3]. Market Trends and Future Outlook - The domestic gasoline demand has peaked in 2023, with expectations of a significant decline post-2030 - The overall oil product demand is projected to peak by 2028, prompting the three major oil companies to accelerate their non-oil business strategies [4]. Strategic Initiatives - CNPC plans to expand into new energy and materials sectors, reporting a 70% increase in wind and solar power generation - CNOOC aims to enhance green electricity usage and has initiated a carbon capture and utilization project - Sinopec is focusing on developing a hydrogen and electric vehicle network, having invested in battery manufacturer CATL to build at least 500 battery swap stations [4].