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Brahmaputra River Dam Project

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China

Source: The Impressive Times

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Proposed

China plans to construct the world's largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River, which is expected to produce three times the electricity of the current largest dam, the Three Gorges Dam. This project raises concerns about ecological damage, regional water security, and the displacement of local communities.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro
Location
China
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
The Impressive Times

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

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China plans to construct the world's largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River, which is expected to produce three times the electricity of the current largest dam, the Three Gorges Dam. This project raises concerns about ecological damage, regional water security, and the displacement of local communities.

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China

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The Impressive Times

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Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro

Article published date

2025-02-14

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