2025-11-03 15:48Summary of the Conference Call for CNOOC Services Industry Overview - The conference call primarily discusses the performance and outlook of the offshore oil services industry, particularly focusing on CNOOC Services. Key Points and Arguments Financial Performance - For the first three quarters of 2025, the company reported a revenue of RMB 34.854 billion, representing a year-on-year increase of 3.5% [3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders reached RMB 3.209 billion, with a year-on-year growth of 31.3% [3] Segment Performance - Drilling Segment: - Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency through lean management and resource optimization, with calendar day utilization increasing by over double digits year-on-year [2][3] - Revenue saw a substantial increase, indicating enhanced market competitiveness [2] - Technology Segment: - Expanded its technical system towards demand and application ends, with a year-on-year increase in operational volume across major business lines [2][3] - Vessel Segment: - Consolidated domestic market share with a total of 9,427 additional operating days year-on-year, showing a revenue growth rate close to 10% [2][3] - Tungsten Carbon Segment: - Focused on high-return businesses and optimized capacity layout, achieving year-on-year growth in both revenue and profit [2][3] Market Conditions - The domestic drilling platform workload is fully utilized with no idle capacity, and a stable supply-demand balance is expected to continue in the coming years, providing a solid market demand and profit outlook [2][9] - In the overseas market, the day rate for semi-submersible platforms in the North Sea exceeds USD 300,000 per day, with contracts extending to 2030, contributing significantly to revenue and profit [2][10] Debt Management - The company effectively reduced interest expenses by repaying maturing USD debts, which lowers financial risk and creates favorable conditions for future profit growth [2][16] Future Contracts and Pricing - The framework agreement for the next three years is still in progress and is expected to be approved in December, focusing on work processes and service content rather than specific workload and pricing [4] - The pricing is anticipated to remain relatively stable in 2026 compared to 2025 [4] New Contracts and Market Trends - New contracts for drilling platforms are primarily concentrated in the Asia-Pacific region, with no particularly satisfactory long-cycle, high-yield contracts signed this year [8] - The oilfield technology service segment saw an increase in new orders, especially in the Middle East, Iraq, and North America, with a notable rise in contract volume despite smaller amounts [14][15] Technological Advancements - The company is advancing in smart and digital applications, including intelligent drilling platforms and smart oilfield construction, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness [17] Taxation Issues - The company is actively engaging with local tax authorities in Mexico to mitigate tax risks and improve internal management to lower overseas tax liabilities [18] Additional Important Information - The company’s "15th Five-Year Plan" aims for leapfrog development with clear annual targets to continuously explore potential and achieve higher operational goals [12] - The oilfield technology service segment's overall revenue and profit remained stable with slight declines due to changes in business calculation models [13]