China's Mega-Dam Project in Tibet
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • Location: Tibet, China
Source: The Business Times
China has launched a mega-dam project in Tibet with an investment of 1.2 trillion yuan. The project will triple the output of the Three Gorges Dam, generating 300 trillion watt-hours annually, significantly boosting power capacity for Tibet and mainland China. It is expected to drive demand for six million tonnes of steel over its five-to-seven-year timeline, benefiting ferrous metal markets.
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Metal, Hydro, Steel, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Tibet, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Business Times
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Description | China has launched a mega-dam project in Tibet with an investment of 1.2 trillion yuan. The project will triple the output of the Three Gorges Dam, generating 300 trillion watt-hours annually, significantly boosting power capacity for Tibet and mainland China. It is expected to drive demand for six million tonnes of steel over its five-to-seven-year timeline, benefiting ferrous metal markets. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | China |
State | Tibet |
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Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Metal, Hydro, Steel, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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