Investment Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Positive" for the utility sector, consistent with the previous rating [2]. Core Insights - The report highlights a projected 2.4% year-on-year growth in global LNG trade volume for 2024, reaching 411.24 million tons, connecting 22 export markets and 48 import markets [4][5]. - The report emphasizes the ongoing market reforms in the electricity sector, which are expected to lead to improved profitability and value reassessment for power companies [5]. Summary by Sections Market Performance - As of May 30, the utility sector declined by 0.2%, underperforming the broader market, with the Shanghai Composite Index down by 1.1% [12]. - The electricity sector specifically saw a decrease of 0.15%, while the gas sector fell by 0.44% [15]. Electricity Industry Data Tracking - The report notes that the Qinhuangdao port's coal price (Q5500) remained stable at 613 CNY/ton as of May 30, while the coal inventory at the port decreased by 550,000 tons to 6.75 million tons [23][30]. - The average daily coal consumption in inland provinces dropped by 357,000 tons to 2.806 million tons, with available days increasing to 29.8 days [32]. Natural Gas Industry Data Tracking - The report indicates that the LNG ex-factory price index in Shanghai was 4,419 CNY/ton as of May 30, reflecting a 1.01% year-on-year increase but a 1.12% week-on-week decrease [58]. - The report also highlights that the EU's natural gas supply for week 21 of 2025 was 5.82 billion cubic meters, a 3.1% year-on-year increase [61]. Key Industry News - The report discusses the release of the "136 Document" by the Inner Mongolia Development and Reform Commission, which outlines a market-driven pricing mechanism for renewable energy [5]. - The report mentions that the EU's natural gas consumption for the first 20 weeks of 2025 is estimated at 158.81 billion cubic meters, a 9.2% year-on-year increase [5]. Investment Recommendations - For the electricity sector, the report suggests focusing on leading coal power companies such as Guodian Power and Huaneng International, as well as regional leaders in tight supply areas [5]. - In the natural gas sector, companies with low-cost long-term gas sources and receiving station assets are recommended for potential profit growth [5].
公用事业:电力天然气周报:蒙东首发136号文承接正式方案,2024年全球LNG贸易量同比增长2.4%
信达证券·2025-06-02 00:25