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1H21 Results 28-07-2021 The company closed the first half of the year with its business performing well , in a context of recovery , and now faces a new stage in its transformation with a focus on its commitment to the energy transition and growth in renewables and distribution networks , as well as the development of new energies . As regards the results for the first half of the year , there was noteworthy improvement in the performance of the company's businesses , in a context of recovery . Ordinary EBITDA was 1.959 billion euros ( + 3 % ) , while ordinary net profit was 557 million euros ( + 17 % ) . Consequently , a first interim dividend on 2021 results of € 0.30 per share was declared , to be paid on 4 Augus . In the first half of the year , growth was mainly focused on renewable projects , particularly in Spain , Chile and Australia , where the company will be increasing its presence to 750MW of installed capacity . Likewise , Naturgy was awarded a total of 235MW of solar and wind power at the last auction in Spain , and more recently , 45MW in the solar auction for the Canary Islands , which will allow it to double its installed capacity in that region . In terms of ESG , greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 9 % , while net emission - free production grew by 13.5 % and emission - free installed capacity increased by close to 7 % owing to new projects in Chile and the closure of coal - fired power stations in Spain . Naturgy signed a sustainable credit to the value of 2 billion euros linked to sustainability objectives , which includes an annual contribution to the Naturgy Foundation for social projects . The group's ability to continue to grow in the current climate is highlighted . A feature of the first half of the year was the company's entry into the United States , as well as the latest agreements reached in Australia that give it a leading position in that country's market , where an installed capacity of 750MW is expected to be achieved by 2022 .