Summary of CIMC Enric's Conference Call Company Overview - CIMC Enric has transformed from an equipment manufacturer to a comprehensive service provider, offering integrated solutions including design and construction, which has improved operational efficiency to 10%-15%, significantly higher than traditional equipment manufacturing [2][4]. Revenue and Profitability - The clean energy segment accounts for the highest revenue share at 77.7%, while the liquid food segment has the highest gross margin. The overall gross margin fluctuates between 15%-20%, with a net margin of approximately 5%-6% [2][5]. Market Trends - Global natural gas consumption growth is slowing but remains higher than traditional energy sources. The release of significant LNG capacity is expected to drive trade growth, with natural gas prices projected to stabilize around $8 from 2025 to 2030, stimulating demand in transportation and power generation [2][7]. - Domestic natural gas consumption is currently negative, but the transportation sector shows stable growth. CIMC Enric is actively involved in oil-to-gas conversion projects in inland shipping to align with global clean energy trends [2][8]. Order and Business Outlook - There is a significant increase in LNG transport vessel orders, with many mainstream shipyards booked until 2027-2028. New orders signed in the first three quarters have increased fivefold year-on-year, including multiple MEG refueling vessels and ammonia fuel-powered ships [2][9]. - The company has established a comprehensive solution in the water clean energy sector, with orders exceeding annual targets for 2025, indicating strong market demand and growth potential [2][10]. Sector-Specific Developments - In the hydrogen energy sector, CIMC Enric is a pioneer with a full range of liquid hydrogen storage and transportation capabilities. Despite slower-than-expected growth in 2025, there is potential for future growth due to increased policy support [2][11]. - The company has early investments in green methanol, with a 50,000-ton project set to launch in Zhanjiang in 2025 and a 200,000-ton project planned for 2027, which is expected to generate significant profits [2][12]. - The coke oven gas business is emerging as a key growth area, with projects already operational and high profit margins, contributing to the company's future growth [2][13]. - The chemical environment segment faces challenges due to a global chemical cycle downturn, but is expected to recover as the global economy improves [2][14]. - The liquid food segment, primarily focused on beer and non-alcoholic beverages, is optimistic about future growth, especially with international market demand [2][15]. Overall Performance Expectations - CIMC Enric anticipates a profit growth of approximately 15% year-on-year in 2025, with revenue growth maintaining a double-digit rate. The company plans to maintain a dividend payout ratio of about 50%, which may increase with new project launches [2][16].

经济观察报采访过程中，多家钢铁企业、焦化企业均认为，氢 冶金是钢铁行业的未来，未来焦炭使用量势必减少，但焦炉煤 气中含有的氢气，反而可能成为钢铁企业的新需求点。 作者：潘俊田 封图：图虫创意 曾经被用来"点天灯"的焦炉煤气，正被视为山西焦化业未来的增长点。 山西是焦化大省。山西焦化总产能约有1.42亿吨，已建成的焦炉产能达1.18亿吨。2024年山西焦 炭产量9211.6万吨，占全国18.8%，位居全国第一。这些焦炭绝大部分作为原料，供应给山西省 内及周边省份的钢铁厂。 但国内钢铁产量已趋于稳定。2021年全国粗钢产量约10.3亿吨，2024年产量约10.05亿吨。钢厂 利润持续走低，2021年热卷年均生产利润约800元/吨，2024年已不足100元/吨。 受钢铁行业下行影响，山西焦化行业增长承压。2024年，山西焦化行业工业增加值增速全年累计 下降0.4%，全行业实现营收2356亿元，同比下降12.1%，实现利润-69.3亿元，同比增亏30.9 亿元。 在此背景下，山西焦化企业将目光投向炼焦过程中的各类副产品——如煤焦油、焦炉煤气甚至余 热，试图通过延伸煤化工产业链寻求突破。 苗茂谦是太原理工大学教授、原太 ...

Core Viewpoint - The first 100% conversion project of coke oven gas in China has been established in Lingyuan, Liaoning, transforming industrial waste into clean energy and paving the way for green and low-carbon development in the steel industry [1][3]. Group 1: Project Overview - The project utilizes advanced separation and synthesis technology to convert coke oven gas into LNG (liquefied natural gas), liquid ammonia, and hydrogen [1][3]. - The conversion process achieves a 100% utilization rate of coke oven gas, which is a significant advancement in the steel production sector [3]. Group 2: Environmental Impact - If 30% of the annual coke oven gas production, approximately 210 billion cubic meters, is utilized, it could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 45 million tons annually and generate over 100 billion yuan in industrial output [9]. Group 3: Hydrogen Production and Applications - The cost of hydrogen production from coke oven gas is 30% to 50% lower than traditional methods, leading to rapid market growth for hydrogen applications [10]. - Hydrogen produced from coke oven gas has a purity level that has improved from 99.999% to 99.9999%, making it suitable for high-end manufacturing sectors such as electronics, aerospace, and advanced chemicals [14][16]. Group 4: Broader Applications - The produced LNG can provide heating for approximately 200,000 households for about a month, while liquid ammonia can be processed into fertilizers, refrigerants, and even rocket propellants [7]. - Hydrogen energy is being increasingly applied in emerging fields, such as hydrogen-powered heavy trucks, which can transport significant loads over long distances [12].

Core Insights - The first 100% conversion project of coke oven gas in China has been established in Lingyuan, Liaoning, marking a significant step towards green and low-carbon development in the steel industry [1][7]. Group 1: Project Overview - The project utilizes advanced separation and synthesis technology to convert coke oven gas into LNG (liquefied natural gas), liquid ammonia, and hydrogen, achieving a complete conversion of waste gas into valuable resources [1][3]. - The annual production of coke oven gas in China is approximately 210 billion cubic meters, and utilizing 30% of this could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 45 million tons annually while generating over 100 billion yuan in industrial output [7]. Group 2: Economic and Environmental Impact - The conversion of coke oven gas into hydrogen has a cost advantage, being 30% to 50% cheaper than traditional coal or natural gas hydrogen production methods, which is driving rapid market growth [8]. - The produced LNG can provide heating for around 200,000 households for a month, while liquid ammonia can be further processed into fertilizers, refrigerants, and even rocket propellants [9]. Group 3: Technological Advancements - The purity of hydrogen produced from coke oven gas has improved from 99.999% to 99.9999%, which is crucial for applications in high-end manufacturing sectors such as electronics, aerospace, and advanced chemicals [12][14]. - The core technology relies on a new type of molecular sieve that selectively allows hydrogen to pass through while trapping impurities, enhancing the quality of the hydrogen produced [14].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is that during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, Shanxi's energy and chemical industry has achieved significant progress in green transformation [1] - The industrial economy in Shanxi is steadily advancing, with the manufacturing sector becoming the main engine for industrial growth, averaging an 8.1% annual increase [1] - Strategic emerging industries are forming a "half-wall" pattern, with an average annual growth of 8.7% from 2021 to 2024, and their share in manufacturing is expected to rise to 44% by 2024 [1] - Traditional industries are being optimized and upgraded, with an increasing proportion of advanced capacity and a shift towards high-end product structures [1] - The coking industry is enhancing product competitiveness by extending the processing of by-products such as coke oven gas and coal tar [1] - Key industries like steel, coking, and cement are focusing on energy conservation and carbon reduction, achieving energy consumption levels per unit product that exceed the national average [1] - Shanxi has successfully cultivated 71 provincial-level green factories, 3 green parks, and 5 green supply chain management enterprises, improving the overall level of green manufacturing in the province [1] Group 2 - Shanxi is promoting comprehensive resource utilization, focusing on large-scale and high-value utilization of industrial solid waste [2] - Projects such as the comprehensive utilization of coal gangue and the development of new materials from coal gangue are being advanced [2] - The province has cultivated 25 standardized resource recycling enterprises, achieving an annual processing capacity of 11.95 million tons [2] - Companies like Dinoce and Shan'an Longjin are being encouraged to promote the comprehensive utilization of emerging solid waste, such as used batteries and old wind and solar equipment [2] - A diversified resource utilization system is being established, balancing traditional and emerging solid waste [2]

Core Viewpoint - Shanxi Province is transitioning from a coal-dependent economy to a diversified and green economy, emphasizing the need for industrial transformation while leveraging its existing coal resources [2][6][12]. Group 1: Economic Transition - Shanxi has historically relied on coal, leading to a "one coal dominates" economic structure, which has limited its future development [2]. - The provincial leadership emphasizes a balanced approach to utilize coal advantages while fostering new economic drivers, advocating for a gradual and orderly industrial transformation [2][12]. - The province aims to achieve a "green transformation" by revaluing coal and developing new energy sources, marking a significant shift in its economic strategy [6][7]. Group 2: Industrial Innovation - Lüliang City is implementing green transformation practices, such as the "one input, two reductions" model for coke oven gas and VOCs governance, enhancing traditional industries' sustainability [7]. - The integration of coal chemical resources with emerging sectors like synthetic biology is being pursued in cities like Taiyuan and Jinzhong, creating a replicable model for a circular economy [9]. - Jinzhong's enterprises are exploring hydrogen production from coke oven gas, contributing to a comprehensive hydrogen energy industry chain [9]. Group 3: Agricultural and Rural Development - The industrial transformation is positively impacting agriculture, with initiatives like the "dry farming + agritourism" model in Jinzhong, showcasing a successful integration of industrial technology into rural revitalization [10]. - The development of organic farming and the utilization of industrial by-products as agricultural fertilizers are examples of resource recycling in rural areas [10]. Group 4: Business Environment and Investment - The improvement of the business environment in cities like Taiyuan is facilitating investment, with streamlined administrative processes enhancing service efficiency for enterprises [12]. - The integration of cultural and tourism sectors with traditional industries, such as the expansion of the Fenjiu project in Lüliang, is creating new employment opportunities and driving urban development [12].

Group 1: Industry Development - Liu Ning emphasized the need for technological transformation and upgrading in the coal chemical industry to achieve clean and efficient resource recycling [3] - The focus is on expanding product application scenarios and enhancing cooperation between upstream and downstream sectors in the steel industry to promote high-quality development [3] - Companies are encouraged to strengthen their innovation capabilities and integrate innovation chains, industrial chains, capital chains, and talent chains to foster the growth of the private economy [3] Group 2: Rural Development and Governance - The importance of developing rural characteristic industries and improving benefit linkage mechanisms to enhance the livelihoods of local residents was highlighted [4] - Liu Ning called for increased efforts in public welfare and basic livelihood construction to address the concerns of the community effectively [4] - The need for effective governance at the grassroots level, driven by party leadership, was emphasized to ensure community needs are met [4] Group 3: Water Resource Management - Liu Ning underscored the importance of enhancing flood disaster prevention and water resource management capabilities [4] - The focus is on implementing the recommendations from the recent plenary session in planning and advancing water conservancy projects [4] Group 4: Economic Stability - The necessity to align thoughts and actions with the spirit of the plenary session and to focus on stabilizing employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations was stressed [5] - The planning for the 14th Five-Year Plan period should be based on practical considerations to ensure the completion of annual targets [5]

Core Viewpoint - Liupanshui is transforming its traditional coal-centric economy into a modern industrial system by maximizing resource value through "rich mineral precision mining" strategies, aiming to enhance its industrial structure and economic growth [1] Group 1: Coal Industry Development - Since the 14th Five-Year Plan, Liupanshui has increased its raw coal production from 62.9 million tons at the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan to over 80 million tons by 2024, establishing a comprehensive "production, washing, transportation, distribution, and sales" system [1] - The city has extended its coal industry chain, leveraging its advantage of holding 88.7% of the province's coking coal reserves, achieving a coking capacity of 10.8 million tons per year, and successfully implementing three deep processing routes for crude benzene, coal tar, and coke oven gas [1] Group 2: Industrial Diversification - Liupanshui is diversifying beyond coal, forming a foundational industrial system led by energy and energy chemicals, supported by metal materials, equipment manufacturing, and building materials, with the industrial sector contributing 52.8% to the city's economic growth [1] - The city is focused on creating the "2151" industrial cluster, which includes a billion-level new comprehensive energy base, a billion-level southwest coal chemical cluster, and five hundred-billion-level industrial clusters in steel, aluminum and aluminum processing, energy mineral equipment manufacturing, specialty agriculture, and modern logistics [1]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for Huabei Mining (600985.SH) is "Accumulate-A" (maintained) [1] Core Views - The company's performance has been negatively impacted by the decline in coal prices and volumes, with a significant drop in revenue and net profit in Q1 2025 compared to the previous year [4][5] - Despite the current challenges, there is potential for growth in both the coal and coal chemical sectors, supported by ongoing projects and the recovery of production capacity [6][7] Summary by Sections Market Data - Closing price as of May 12, 2025: 12.08 CNY - Year-to-date high/low: 20.18/11.76 CNY - Circulating A shares/Total shares: 26.93 billion/26.93 billion - Market capitalization: 325.35 billion CNY [2] Financial Performance - Q1 2025 revenue: 10.567 billion CNY, down 39% YoY - Q1 2025 net profit: 0.692 billion CNY, down 56.5% YoY - Basic earnings per share: 0.26 CNY, down 59.38% YoY - Cash flow from operating activities: 0.44 billion CNY, down 72.87% YoY [4][5] Production and Sales - Q1 2025 coal production: 4.308 million tons, down 17.73% YoY - Q1 2025 coal sales: 2.972 million tons, down 26.18% YoY - Average coal price: 937.77 CNY/ton, down 20.29% YoY - Gross profit per ton of coal: 417.90 CNY/ton, down 28.41% YoY [5] Future Outlook - Expected EPS for 2025-2027: 1.52, 1.89, 1.93 CNY, with corresponding dynamic PE ratios of 7.9, 6.3, and 6.2 times [7] - The company is focusing on integrated operations in coal, coke, and chemicals, which is expected to stabilize performance [7]

Core Viewpoint - The company reported a significant decline in Q1 2025 financial performance, with revenue and net profit dropping sharply due to lower production and sales volumes in the coal sector, alongside price reductions in various products [1][2][3]. Financial Performance - In Q1 2025, the company achieved operating revenue of 10.6 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 39.0% [1] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was 690 million yuan, down 56.5% year-on-year [1] - The adjusted net profit was 670 million yuan, reflecting a decline of 59.96% year-on-year [1] Coal Production and Sales - The company's coal production in Q1 2025 was 4.31 million tons, a decrease of 17.73% year-on-year [1] - Coal sales volume was 2.97 million tons, down 26.18% year-on-year [1] - The average selling price of coal was 938 yuan per ton, a decline of 20.3% year-on-year [1] - The cost per ton was 520 yuan, down 12.3% year-on-year, resulting in a gross profit of 418 yuan per ton, which is a 28.4% decrease year-on-year [1] Chemical Sector Performance - The company’s anhydrous ethanol project, with a capacity of 600,000 tons, commenced production in 2024 and is expected to contribute profits in 2025 [2] - In Q1 2025, the production and sales of anhydrous ethanol were 100,000 tons and 90,000 tons respectively, generating revenue of 440 million yuan [2] - The production and sales of coke were 740,000 tons and 700,000 tons, down 15.2% and 18.8% year-on-year respectively, with a selling price of 1,499 yuan per ton, a decrease of 35.2% [2] - Methanol production was 120,000 tons, up 31.16% year-on-year, while sales were 40,000 tons, down 47.23% year-on-year [2] Project Development - The company is advancing several new projects, including an 8 million ton coal project expected to be completed by the end of 2025 [3] - Non-coal business includes the acquisition of 10 million tons of limestone resources and the establishment of 7 mines, increasing limestone production capacity to 27.4 million tons per year [3] - The company is also progressing on a 2×660MW supercritical power generation project, expected to be operational by the end of 2025 [3] Profit Forecast - The company forecasts revenues of 56.9 billion yuan, 58.3 billion yuan, and 57.2 billion yuan for 2025-2027, with year-on-year changes of -13.60%, +2.51%, and -1.93% respectively [3] - Expected net profits for the same period are 3.39 billion yuan, 3.94 billion yuan, and 4.64 billion yuan, with year-on-year changes of -30.3%, +16.3%, and +18.0% respectively [3]