expected to become a new driver of profit growth for the Group. Regarding the mainland utility businesses, despite challenges from tariff issues, economic conditions and a mild winter in North China, city-gas sales remained stable. Through cost pass-through efforts, refined management
megajoules of gas consumption each month, along with waived maintenance fees and parts costs. Under this scheme, the standard gas tariff paid by beneficiaries remains at the 2 8 level, unchanged for 16 years. Furthermore, the Company has donated 10, sets