Laos’ Electricity imports to drop, exports to drive growth

VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – The amount of electricity imported by Laos is likely to drop this year as the country witnesses a surge in electricity generation.

Last year, Laos spent US$15.4 million on electricity imports, which was less than in 2017 when US$18 million was spent, according to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.

This year, Laos plans to spend about US$12.1 million on electricity imports, mostly from China and Vietnam.

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