Feb 16 (Reuters) - Origin Energy Ltd ORG.AX
* half-year total group revenue $6,321 million versus $6,130 million a year ago
* hy net loss $ 1,677 million versus loss of $254 million a year ago
* origin's fy2017 underlying ebitda range has improved to $2,450 - $2,615 million
* origin is targeting ongoing reductions in operating costs across natural gas and electricity cost to serve, generation
* origin's remaining contribution to APLNG is expected to be $0.3 billion from 1 january 2017, $0.2 billion lower than previous guidance
* fy2017 energy markets underlying EBITDA is expected to be $1,440 - $1,500 million
* underlying npat in fy2017 is expected to be in range of $480- $590million.
* excluding potential ipo proceeds, targeting adjusted net debt well below $9 billion by 30 June 2017
* cash flow in h2 is expected to reflect completion of targeted $800 million asset sales program and remaining contribution to aplng of $0.3 billion Source text for Eikon: ID:nASXbRMrlJ Further company coverage: ORG.AX