April 23 (Reuters) - Dutch tank storage group Vopak VOPA.AS reported slightly higher first quarter core earnings on Wednesday, driven by growth projects contributions.
Proportional earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) rose 0.7% to 300 million euros ($341.73 million) in the three month period to March 31, up from 297.8 million euros it reported over the same period a year ago.
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