AGL Energy posts first-half loss amid decarbonisation

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AGL has posted a billion-dollar first half loss. -AAP Image

AGL Energy has posted a first-half loss despite a surge in revenue.

The power company's net loss was $1.075 billion in the six months to December 31, AGL said in a statement to the ASX on Thursday.

The main drivers were $706 million in asset impairments from an accelerated decarbonisation plan and a change in the value of financial instruments, AGL said.

Revenue rose 36.7 per cent to $7.808b.

The underlying profit more than halved to $87m.

AGL will pay an unfranked interim dividend of 8 cents, down from 16 cents last year.