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The company declared an interim cash dividend of Dh618m for the first quarter.
Taqa s earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation rose 12 per cent, due to higher revenue, lower operating expenses and higher income from associates.
Taqa, which also operates oil and gas assets, reached average production volumes of 120 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, supported by higher production in Europe.
On Sunday, the company raised $1.5bn through a dual-tranche bond issue to fund its low-carbon growth plans and buy back some of its outstanding corporate bonds. In 2021, we hit the ground running with our recent bond issuance which received strong endorsement from investors around the world, showcasing Taqa s investment attractiveness and our commitment to delivering on our strategy, said Mr Thabet.