What is the latest status of the project “Chinese Hydropower Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River”?

The status recorded for “Chinese Hydropower Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River” is Proposed.

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Chinese Hydropower Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Tibet Autonomous Region, China

Source: Mathrubhumi English

Project

Proposed

The project involves the construction of a hydropower facility in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which flows through Tibet into India. India has raised concerns regarding the potential impact on downstream states, particularly in relation to water rights and environmental effects.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
Location: Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Mathrubhumi English

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The project “Chinese Hydropower Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Mathrubhumi English.

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Original status	Proposed
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The project involves the construction of a hydropower facility in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which flows through Tibet into India. India has raised concerns regarding the potential impact on downstream states, particularly in relation to water rights and environmental effects.
Original sector	Energy

Location

Country	China
State	Tibet Autonomous Region

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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
Article published date	2025-01-21

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