Feb 15 (Reuters) - Origin Energy Ltd ORG.AX
* announces expected non-cash impairment
* expects to recognise an impairment charge of approximately $1.9 billion (post tax) in its hy2017 results to be released on 16 February 2017.
* Origin's underlying EBITDA guidance range has improved to $2,450 million to $2,615 million for 2017 financial year
* Origin's underlying ebitda guidance range has improved to $2,450 million to $2,615 million for 2017 financial year, subject to market conditions.
* expects to impair its investments in Browse basin $578 million, newco conventional exploration assets $170 million and energía austral spa $114 million.
* Australia Pacific LNG has recognised an impairment charge on its assets of which origin expects to reflect its 37.5 per cent share
* impairment charge is subject to finalisation of Origin's statements and is an after tax, non-cash item with no impact on cash flow or ebitda.
* impairment of exploration assets that primarily offer low growth has been recognised Source text for Eikon: ID:nASX2zzdRH Further company coverage: ORG.AX