Core Viewpoint - The stock of CNOOC Engineering has shown a positive trend with a 7.42% increase year-to-date and a 5.20% increase over the last five trading days, indicating potential investor interest and market confidence in the company’s performance [1]. Financial Performance - For the period from January to September 2025, CNOOC Engineering reported a revenue of 17.661 billion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year decrease of 13.54% [2]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders for the same period was 1.605 billion yuan, which represents a year-on-year decline of 8.01% [2]. Shareholder Information - As of September 30, 2025, the number of shareholders for CNOOC Engineering was 78,900, a decrease of 15.77% from the previous period [2]. - The average number of circulating shares per shareholder increased by 18.72% to 56,047 shares [2]. Dividend Distribution - CNOOC Engineering has cumulatively distributed 7.178 billion yuan in dividends since its A-share listing, with 1.981 billion yuan distributed over the last three years [3]. Major Shareholders - As of September 30, 2025, the second-largest circulating shareholder was Hong Kong Central Clearing Limited, holding 85.3675 million shares, a decrease of 30.1612 million shares from the previous period [3]. - The third-largest circulating shareholder was the Southern CSI 500 ETF, holding 32.1862 million shares, which is a reduction of 760,500 shares compared to the previous period [3].

Core Insights - The oil service engineering sector experienced a slight increase of 0.13% on December 2, with Haiyou Development leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3897.71, down 0.42%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 13056.7, down 0.68% [1] Stock Performance - Haiyou Development (600968) closed at 3.86, up 1.58% with a trading volume of 596,000 shares and a transaction value of 228 million yuan [1] - Haiyou Engineering (600583) closed at 5.54, up 1.28% with a trading volume of 441,300 shares and a transaction value of 244 million yuan [1] - Other notable stocks include: - Dongsi Thought (601808) at 14.41, up 0.84% [1] - Zhongyou Engineering (600339) at 3.40, unchanged [1] - Beiken Energy (002828) at 12.18, down 0.49% [1] - Shihua Oil Service (600871) at 2.33, down 0.85% [1] - Tongyuan Petroleum (300164) at 6.05, down 1.31% [1] - Huibo Yin (002554) at 3.55, down 1.66% [1] - Zhongman Petroleum (603619) at 22.24, down 1.94% [1] - Bomai Ke (603727) at 15.35, down 2.17% [1] Capital Flow - The oil service engineering sector saw a net outflow of 210 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors contributed a net inflow of 248 million yuan [2][3] - Key stocks with significant capital flow include: - Tongyuan Petroleum (300164) with a net outflow of 40.06 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Renji Co. (002629) with a net outflow of 33.28 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Zhongman Petroleum (603619) with a net outflow of 26.94 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Huibo Yin (002554) with a net outflow of 21.44 million yuan from institutional investors [3] - Haiyou Engineering (600583) with a net outflow of 20.98 million yuan from institutional investors [3]

Investment Rating - The report maintains a neutral investment rating for the petrochemical industry, with specific recommendations for various companies based on their performance and market conditions [16]. Core Insights - Natural gas demand is expected to recover in 2026 after a significant slowdown in 2025, with global demand growth projected at 2% [6][10]. - The report highlights a tightening supply-demand balance in the downstream polyester sector, with improved outlooks for companies like Tongkun Co. and Wankai New Materials [16]. - Oil prices are expected to stabilize, with a neutral outlook for 2026, while companies like China Petroleum and CNOOC are recommended for their high dividend yields [16]. Summary by Sections Natural Gas Market - Global natural gas demand growth for 2025 is projected at only 0.5%, primarily driven by Europe, while Asian demand remains flat [6]. - In 2026, demand growth is expected to recover to 2%, with Asia-Pacific leading the increase at around 5% [6][10]. - Current low inventory levels in Europe and Japan are anticipated to support relatively strong gas prices during the heating season [8]. Oil Market - Brent crude oil prices have shown a slight increase, closing at $63.20 per barrel, while WTI prices reached $58.55 per barrel [20]. - The report notes a decrease in the number of active oil rigs in the U.S., indicating a potential slowdown in production growth [29]. - Global oil demand is expected to grow by 790,000 barrels per day in 2025, with the U.S., China, and Nigeria being the main contributors [42]. Petrochemical Sector - The downstream polyester sector is experiencing a tightening supply-demand balance, with recommendations for companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Rongsheng Petrochemical [16]. - The report indicates that the refining sector is seeing improved margins, with domestic refining margins increasing by 244 RMB/ton month-on-month [50]. - Ethylene prices in Northeast Asia have stabilized, while the price spread between ethylene and naphtha has increased, indicating favorable conditions for ethylene production [59][62].

Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Positive" outlook on the petrochemical industry, with specific recommendations for various companies based on their performance and market conditions [3]. Core Insights - Natural gas demand is expected to recover, with short-term price stability anticipated due to low inventory levels during the heating season of 2025-2026. The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a global natural gas demand growth of 2% in 2026, with Asia-Pacific demand potentially reaching 5% [5][6][8]. - The upstream sector is experiencing a mixed trend, with oil prices showing a slight increase while drilling day rates for self-elevating platforms are rising. Brent crude oil futures closed at $63.20 per barrel, reflecting a 1.02% increase week-on-week [5][23]. - The refining sector is seeing a decline in overseas refined oil crack spreads, while olefin spreads are increasing. The Singapore refining margin for major products dropped to $19.61 per barrel, a decrease of $7.03 from the previous week [5][60]. - The polyester sector is witnessing a mixed performance, with PTA profitability rising while polyester filament profitability is declining. The PTA price in East China averaged 4625 RMB per ton, down 0.04% week-on-week [5][57]. Summary by Sections Upstream Sector - Brent crude oil futures closed at $63.20 per barrel, with a week-on-week increase of 1.02%. The U.S. commercial crude oil inventory rose to 427 million barrels, up 2.78 million barrels from the previous week [5][23][25]. - The number of U.S. drilling rigs decreased to 544, down 10 rigs week-on-week and 38 rigs year-on-year [34][37]. Refining Sector - The Singapore refining margin for major products was reported at $19.61 per barrel, down $7.03 from the previous week. The U.S. gasoline RBOB-WTI spread was $17.96 per barrel, slightly up from the previous week [5][60][65]. Polyester Sector - The PTA price in Asia was reported at $827.37 per ton, down 0.22% week-on-week. The PTA-PX spread increased to 266.40 USD/ton, up 7.05 USD/ton from the previous week [5][57]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends focusing on quality companies in the polyester sector such as Tongkun Co. and Wan Kai New Materials, as well as large refining companies like Hengli Petrochemical and Rongsheng Petrochemical due to expected improvements in profitability [5][18].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the strong performance of the National Petroleum and Natural Gas Index (399439), which rose by 1.82%, driven by significant gains in constituent stocks such as Jereh Group (002353) up 8.26% and China Merchants Energy Shipping (601872) up 6.81% [1] - The geopolitical situation in Venezuela is escalating, which is crucial as Venezuela holds the largest proven oil reserves globally, exceeding 300 billion barrels, with a current production of approximately 1 million barrels per day [1] - According to Everbright Securities, the increasing tension in Venezuela is expected to make oil production a central element in future negotiations between the U.S. and Venezuela, potentially supporting global oil prices [1] Group 2 - As of November 28, 2025, the top ten weighted stocks in the National Petroleum and Natural Gas Index include China National Petroleum (601857), China Petroleum & Chemical (600028), and China National Offshore Oil (600938), collectively accounting for 65.78% of the index [2] - The Oil and Gas ETF (159697) closely tracks the National Petroleum and Natural Gas Index, reflecting the price changes of publicly listed companies in the oil and gas sector on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges [1][2]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Views - The report highlights that international oil prices experienced fluctuations due to geopolitical factors, particularly the ongoing situation in Ukraine. As of November 28, 2025, Brent and WTI oil prices were reported at $62.38 and $58.55 per barrel, respectively [2][9] - The report indicates an increase in U.S. crude oil and refined product inventories, which negatively impacted the market. However, a reduction in the number of active oil rigs in the U.S. and skepticism regarding the peace negotiations in Ukraine contributed to price volatility [2][9] - The report notes that the oil and petrochemical sector underperformed compared to the broader market, with a decline of 0.73% in the sector as of November 28, 2025 [10] Summary by Sections Oil Price Review - As of November 28, 2025, Brent crude futures settled at $62.38 per barrel, down $0.18 (-0.29%) from the previous week, while WTI crude futures increased by $0.49 (+0.84%) to $58.55 per barrel [24] - The report also mentions the Urals crude price remained stable at $65.49 per barrel, while ESPO crude fell by $0.84 (-1.56%) to $53.16 per barrel [24] Offshore Drilling Services - The number of global offshore self-elevating drilling platforms was reported at 366, with a net increase of 1 platform. The floating drilling platform count rose to 129, with an increase of 2 platforms [27] U.S. Crude Oil Supply - U.S. crude oil production was reported at 13.814 million barrels per day, a decrease of 20,000 barrels from the previous week. The number of active drilling rigs fell to 407, down by 12 rigs [38] U.S. Crude Oil Demand - U.S. refinery crude processing averaged 16.443 million barrels per day, an increase of 211,000 barrels from the previous week, with a refinery utilization rate of 92.30%, up 2.3 percentage points [45] U.S. Crude Oil Inventory - Total U.S. crude oil inventories reached 838 million barrels, an increase of 3.272 million barrels (+0.39%) from the previous week. Strategic reserves were at 411 million barrels, up 498,000 barrels (+0.12%) [54] Refined Oil Products - In the North American market, average prices for diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel were reported at $99.57, $79.04, and $89.17 per barrel, respectively, with corresponding price differentials to crude oil [77]

Market Overview - The oil service engineering sector increased by 0.47% on November 28, with Beiken Energy leading the gains [1] - The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3888.6, up 0.34%, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed at 12984.08, up 0.85% [1] Stock Performance - Beiken Energy (002828) closed at 12.21, up 5.35% with a trading volume of 395,000 shares and a turnover of 477 million yuan [1] - Huibo Yin (002554) closed at 3.66, up 5.17% with a trading volume of 454,800 shares and a turnover of 164 million yuan [1] - Zhun Oil Co. (002207) closed at 8.33, up 4.52% with a trading volume of 294,100 shares and a turnover of 242 million yuan [1] - Tongyuan Petroleum (300164) closed at 5.80, up 4.13% with a trading volume of 713,900 shares and a turnover of 410 million yuan [1] - Other notable performers include Keli Co. (920088) and Qian Neng Heng Xin (300191), with increases of 2.20% and 1.86% respectively [1] Capital Flow - The oil service engineering sector saw a net inflow of 91.91 million yuan from institutional investors, while retail investors experienced a net outflow of 74.93 million yuan [2] - The overall capital flow indicates a mixed sentiment, with institutional investors showing confidence while retail investors withdrew funds [2] Individual Stock Capital Flow - Tongyuan Petroleum (300164) had a net outflow of 32.24 million yuan from institutional investors, indicating a lack of confidence [3] - Zhun Oil Co. (002207) experienced a net inflow of 17.01 million yuan from institutional investors, suggesting positive sentiment [3] - Beiken Energy (002828) saw a net inflow of 12.63 million yuan from institutional investors, reflecting strong interest [3]

Core Insights - The underwater pipeline steel industry is crucial for deep-sea oil and gas resource development, with increasing demand driven by the expansion of offshore oil fields into deeper waters [1][10] - The demand for underwater pipeline steel in China is projected to reach 700,000 tons in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 7.69%, and is expected to grow to 750,000 tons in 2025, with a 7.14% increase [1][10] - The market size of the underwater pipeline steel industry in China is anticipated to reach 5.5 billion yuan in 2024, up 10% year-on-year, and 6 billion yuan in 2025, reflecting a 9.09% increase [8] Industry Overview - Underwater pipeline steel is a high-performance steel material used for manufacturing underwater oil and gas transportation pipelines, characterized by high strength, toughness, corrosion resistance, and fatigue resistance [3][4] - The industry has evolved through four stages: reliance on imports, breakthrough in domestic production, full industry chain autonomy, and high-end development [4] Industry Chain - The upstream of the underwater pipeline steel industry includes core raw materials like iron ore, coal, and coke, which directly affect cost control [6] - The midstream is responsible for processing raw materials into various pipeline steel products that meet stringent environmental requirements [6] - The downstream application is primarily focused on major marine engineering projects, mainly in oil and gas development [6] Market Dynamics - The underwater pipeline steel market is dominated by large enterprises such as Baosteel, Hebei Steel, and Ansteel, which possess significant resources and technological advantages [10][11] - Smaller enterprises often focus on niche markets or customized services due to limitations in research and development capabilities [10] Development Trends - The underwater pipeline steel market is expected to continue growing due to increasing global energy demand and marine resource development [13] - Technological innovation will be a key driver, with a focus on new materials and processes to enhance product performance and quality [13] - Environmental sustainability will become increasingly important, with a shift towards eco-friendly production methods and materials [13]

Group 1 - The company reported a stable trend in high-quality development with increasing revenue and good profitability in the first three quarters [2] - The overseas orders achieved a historic breakthrough, with a backlog of 59.5 billion yuan, laying a foundation for strategic goals [2] - Due to delays in project licensing in sensitive areas, revenue was slightly postponed, but the company is confident in meeting its annual targets [2] Group 2 - The company expects significant growth in workload and revenue in the fourth quarter as projects enter the delivery cycle [2] - The long-term strategic goal is to achieve 60 billion yuan in revenue by 2035, requiring a compound annual growth rate of approximately 7% [2] - The company has already exceeded its 30 billion yuan revenue target for 2023, although the revenue target for 2025 has been slightly revised downward from initial plans [2]

Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [1] Core Viewpoints - International oil prices have declined due to geopolitical factors, with Brent and WTI prices at $62.56 and $58.06 per barrel respectively as of November 21, 2025 [9][22] - The oil and petrochemical sector has seen a decrease of 2.99% in the past week, while the broader market (CSI 300) fell by 3.77% [10][12] - The report highlights a potential restart of peace talks between the US and Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict, which may impact oil prices [9] Summary by Sections Oil Price Review - Brent crude futures settled at $62.56 per barrel, down $1.83 (-2.84%) from the previous week, while WTI crude futures fell to $58.06, down $2.03 (-3.38%) [22] - The report notes that geopolitical tensions, including US sanctions on Russian oil, have influenced market dynamics [9] Offshore Drilling Services - As of November 17, 2025, the number of global offshore self-elevating drilling rigs was 365, a decrease of 5 from the previous week [25] Oil Supply - US crude oil production was reported at 13.834 million barrels per day as of November 14, 2025, a decrease of 28,000 barrels from the previous week [36] - The number of active drilling rigs in the US increased by 2 to 419 as of November 21, 2025 [36] Oil Demand - US refinery crude processing increased to 16.232 million barrels per day as of November 14, 2025, up by 259,000 barrels from the previous week [46] Oil Inventory - As of November 14, 2025, total US crude oil inventory was 835 million barrels, a decrease of 2.893 million barrels (-0.35%) [56] - Strategic oil inventory increased by 533,000 barrels (+0.13%) to 411 million barrels [56] Refined Oil Prices - In North America, average prices for diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel were $107.63, $81.99, and $98.74 per barrel respectively as of November 21, 2025 [78]