2022 Petroleum Industry Research Report

Source: Asset Information Network, Qianji Investment Banking iFinD (1) PetroChina [601857.SH]: China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) was established on November 5, 1999. It is China’s dominant and largest integrated oil and gas producer and marketer, one of China’s top revenue-generating enterprises, and among the world’s largest petroleum companies. The company aims to become a globally competitive international energy enterprise and a leading global producer and marketer of petroleum and petrochemical products. PetroChina engages broadly in oil- and gas-related businesses, including: exploration, development, production, and sales of crude oil and natural gas; refining, transportation, storage, and sales of crude oil and petroleum products; production and sales of basic petrochemicals, derivative chemical products, and other chemical products; and transportation of natural gas, crude oil, and refined petroleum products, as well as natural gas sales. (2) Sinopec [600028.SH]: China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec Corp.) primarily engages in oil & gas operations and chemical operations. Its oil & gas operations include exploration, development, and production of crude oil and natural gas; pipeline transportation of crude oil and natural gas; refining of crude oil into petroleum products; and marketing of crude oil, natural gas, and refined petroleum products. Its chemical operations involve manufacturing and marketing a broad range of industrial chemicals. Sinopec is one of China’s largest oil & gas producers; ranks first in refining capacity nationwide; maintains a comprehensive retail network for refined petroleum products in China and is China’s largest supplier of such products; and ranks first in ethylene production capacity, having built a relatively complete marketing network for chemical products. (3) Rongsheng Petrochemical [002493.SZ]: Rongsheng Petrochemical Co., Ltd. primarily engages in research, development, production, and sales of various petrochemical and chemical fiber products. Its product portfolio includes over thirty items across multiple categories: olefins and their downstream derivatives; aromatics and their downstream derivatives; gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel; purified terephthalic acid (PTA); polyethylene terephthalate (PET) chips; PET bottle-grade resin; polyester pre-oriented yarn (POY); polyester fully drawn yarn (FDY); and polyester textured yarn (DTY). The company ranks among China’s leading integrated petrochemical and chemical fiber enterprises in terms of overall strength. 3.6 Key Global Competitors Major non-Chinese global competitors include EOG Resources [EOG.N], Hess Corporation [HES.N], ConocoPhillips [COP.N], Phillips 66 [PSX.N], Gulfport Energy [GPOR.N], Marathon Petroleum [MPC.N], ExxonMobil [XOM.N], Rex American Resources [REX.N], Southwest Gas Holdings [SWX.N], and Laredo Petroleum [LPI.N]. Figure: Major U.S.-Listed Enterprises Source: Asset Information Network, Qianji Investment Banking iFinD (1) ExxonMobil [XOM.N]: ExxonMobil Corporation was founded in 1882 in New Jersey. Its divisions and affiliates operate or sell products in the United States and most other countries worldwide. Its core businesses encompass exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, as well as manufacturing, trading, transportation, and sale of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products, petrochemicals, and various specialty products.

Rex Interpretation | 'Growth Structure' (Part I)

• Retreat Line: The final value point along a company’s or business unit’s growth path—where it exits, divests, or pivots—to maximize realized value. • Growth Line (Defense Line): • Build moats around the business; • Cultivate robust customer resources; • Control strategic chokepoints within the industry. • Growth Line (Offense Line): • Growth Map: • Structured Growth: • Acquire more customers; • Lock in customers; • Manage user value. • Strategic Growth: • Differentiate positioning; • Integrate new value propositions. • Breakout Line: Confluence of tailwinds + innovation + speed + viral social dissemination. • Horizon Line: The ceiling of corporate growth. The author contends that designing these five growth lines is critical for a healthily growing enterprise. In my view, evaluating these five growth lines is also pivotal for entrepreneurs when deciding whether to enter a given market. By analyzing them, entrepreneurs can assess both the potential profitability and the risk level associated with entering that market. User Structure Ultimately, growth must revert to users themselves; thus, the author defines the user structure through three interrelated dimensions: • User Needs: Need = Desire + Purchasing Power • User Composition: • Angel Users: Users who identify with the enterprise, proactively promote it, and provide constructive feedback; • Foundation Users: Users essential to ensuring stable enterprise operations; • Scale Users: Users required to drive rapid growth; • Profit Users: Users generating premium profit margins; • Long-Tail Users: Users with low individual purchasing power, scattered and less active—but collectively forming a massive base. • User Assets: User Assets = Number of Customers × Lifetime Value per User × Relationship Leverage × Monetization Model Analyzing from the perspective of user structure primarily aims to understand user composition and evaluate the ultimate value users can deliver. Competitive Structure Beyond users, another major influencing factor is competitive dynamics within the market. When analyzing competition, we may apply the Reverse Five Forces Model and examine moat-building strategies to identify enterprise risks and corresponding optimization opportunities. • Reverse Five Forces Model: • Suppliers: Mitigate suppliers’ bargaining power over the firm: • Diversify suppliers; • Identify alternative suppliers. • Customers: Counteract customers’ bargaining power: • Target customer segments with lower bargaining power; • Reduce price sensitivity among customers: • Add product value-added features; • Enhance brand awareness; • Deliver superior service; • Increase user switching costs. • Existing Competitors: Foster an environment of peaceful coexistence: • Acquisitions; • Equity stakes or cross-holdings. • Potential Entrants: Counter threats posed by new entrants: • Secure control over key resources—distribution channels, raw materials, unique locations, government licenses, proprietary technologies or products. • Substitutes: Build antifragile systems: • Foster internal competitive dynamics. • Four Moat Elements: • Intangible Assets: Brand, patents and intellectual property, regulatory licenses; • Low Production Costs: • Cost-efficient process advantages; • Unique resource access; • Significant scale advantages; • High Switching Costs: Replacing the current product requires users to expend time, labor, break long-established habits, or incur additional risk; • Network Scale Advantages: Ensuring a sufficiently large user base.

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