Hanoi, March 7 -- Vietnam's electricity production and import reached 22.24 billion kWh in February, representing a 12.6% increase over the same time last year, according to the Vietnam Electricity (EVN).

Cumulative power output in the first two months of this year totaled 45.06 billion kWh, dominated by coal-fired thermal plants with 55.1%, followed by hydropower with 20.6%, and renewable energy 16.3%. Imported electricity accounted for only 1.9%.

The EVN ensured sufficient electricity for the country's socio-economic development over the two-month span. The state-owned utility also excelled in water discharge management and power provision for pumping stations for the winter-spring rice cultivation season in the northern midland and R...