Great Bend Mega-Dam Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China
Source: Mongabay-India
The Great Bend Mega-Dam Project is a hydropower initiative approved by the Chinese government on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which is a significant tributary of the Brahmaputra river. This project aims to harness the river's potential for hydropower development, utilizing a steep drop in elevation over a short distance. Concerns have been raised regarding its impact on water flow and sediment trans
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mongabay-India
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Great Bend Mega-Dam Project is a hydropower initiative approved by the Chinese government on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which is a significant tributary of the Brahmaputra river. This project aims to harness the river's potential for hydropower development, utilizing a steep drop in elevation over a short distance. Concerns have been raised regarding its impact on water flow and sediment transport downstream, particularly in India and Bangladesh. |
Original sector | Hydropower |
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Country | China |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-02-28 |
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