China Yarlung Tsangpo Mega Dam
Sector: Hydro • Location: Tibet, China
Source: Travel And Tour World
The China Yarlung Tsangpo Mega Dam is a large-scale hydroelectric project in Tibet, designed to harness the elevation drop of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. It is expected to become the largest hydroelectric project in the world, generating approximately 300 billion kilowatt-hours annually, nearly three times the output of the Three Gorges Dam. The project is located in a geologically active Himalayan
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Tibet, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Travel And Tour World
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The China Yarlung Tsangpo Mega Dam is a large-scale hydroelectric project in Tibet, designed to harness the elevation drop of the Yarlung Tsangpo River. It is expected to become the largest hydroelectric project in the world, generating approximately 300 billion kilowatt-hours annually, nearly three times the output of the Three Gorges Dam. The project is located in a geologically active Himalayan region with an active fault line beneath the proposed reservoir, raising seismic and engineering challenges. Construction has accelerated, and the project includes engineering solutions such as slope reinforcement and continuous geological monitoring to ensure safety and resilience. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | China |
State | Tibet |
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Source | Travel And Tour World |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2026-07-14 |
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