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Brahmaputra Mega-Dam Project

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China

Source: MSN

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Under Construction

China has started building a mega-dam on the Brahmaputra River with an estimated cost of $167 billion. The project is significant due to its scale and the geopolitical concerns it raises, particularly India's apprehensions about water security and potential 'water bomb' effects.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government, Commercial
Location
China
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
MSN

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The project “Brahmaputra Mega-Dam Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from MSN.

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2026-07-22

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China has started building a mega-dam on the Brahmaputra River with an estimated cost of $167 billion. The project is significant due to its scale and the geopolitical concerns it raises, particularly India's apprehensions about water security and potential 'water bomb' effects.

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Water Infrastructure

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China

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Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government, Commercial

Article published date

2025-09-16

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