On May 29, China Power International Development rose 5.04% in regular trading, trading at HKD 3.75/share, with trading volume of HKD 176 million. The stock advanced alongside a broad sector rally in independent power producers.

The surge was driven by multiple catalysts. Southern Power Grid reported its electricity load hit a record 272 million kilowatts on May 27, marking three consecutive days of all-time highs — arriving over a month earlier than last year. Authorities project national peak summer load will reach approximately 1.6 billion kilowatts, up 90 million kilowatts year-over-year. The supply-demand tightness coefficient is estimated at 0.78-0.89, exceeding stress levels seen in 2022 and 2024. Meanwhile, El Nino probability has risen to 82%, amplifying extreme heat risks and power security concerns. Analysts note tighter supply-demand dynamics may accelerate electricity price increases and capacity pricing reform, benefiting thermal power profitability.

Within the Independent Power Producers and Energy Traders sector, Datang Power rose 7.51%, Huaneng Power rose 7.35%, Huadian Power rose 5.57%, China Resources Power rose 4.82%, and CGN Power rose 3.64%.

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