What is the latest status of the project “China's Yarlung Tsangpo Dam”?

The status recorded for “China's Yarlung Tsangpo Dam” is under construction.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “China's Yarlung Tsangpo Dam”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “China's Yarlung Tsangpo Dam”: government bodies (Chinese Government).

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “China's Yarlung Tsangpo Dam”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “China's Yarlung Tsangpo Dam” to USD 137000000000.

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This Taiyo project page references Oneindia along with the original URL (https://www.oneindia.com/india/china-s-water-bomb-near-arunachal-sparks-alarm-will-it-disrupt-brahmaputra-flow-7807441.html). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

China's Yarlung Tsangpo Dam

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China

Source: Oneindia

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China is constructing a colossal dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River near the Indian border, described as a 'water bomb' by Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu. The project, announced in 2021 and greenlit in 2024, is worth $137 billion and aims to generate 60,000 MW of electricity over five years. Its proximity to Arunachal Pradesh has raised environmental and geopolitical concerns in India due to poten

Status: Under Construction
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
Location: China
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Oneindia

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The project “China's Yarlung Tsangpo Dam” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Oneindia.

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Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	China is constructing a colossal dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River near the Indian border, described as a 'water bomb' by Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu. The project, announced in 2021 and greenlit in 2024, is worth $137 billion and aims to generate 60,000 MW of electricity over five years. Its proximity to Arunachal Pradesh has raised environmental and geopolitical concerns in India due to potential disruption of the Brahmaputra river flow.
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Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
Article published date	2025-09-16

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