Huaneng Power 2007 Profit Rises

Huaneng Power International Inc., which operates large-scale power plants in China, said Tuesday its full-year profit rose 1.5 percent on a double-digit jump in revenue.

Huaneng said its profit attributable to equity holders rose to 6.16 billion yuan ($843.5 million). Consolidated operating revenue rose 12 percent to 49.77 billion yuan ($6.81 billion).

Huaneng said its results for the year were pressured by high coal prices and increased competition.

Huaneng shares rose $1.62, or 6 percent, to $28.84 in afternoon trading.

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