May 11 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi National Energy Co (TAQA) the state-controlled oil explorer and power supplier swung to a tiny profit in the first quarter due to higher commodity prices, it said in a statement on Thursday. TAQA, 75 percent owned by the government of Abu Dhabi, made a net profit attributable to equity holders of 77 million dirhams ($ 20.9 million) in the three months to March 31, compared to a net loss of 608 million dirhams a year ago, the statement said.

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