Medog Hydropower Station
Sector: Hydro • Location: China
Source: The Daily Star
The Medog Hydropower Station is a massive hydropower project approved by the Chinese government, set to be built on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which becomes the Brahmaputra in India and the Jamuna in Bangladesh. The project aims to generate 60 gigawatts of electricity, significantly impacting the region's water flow and ecology.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Daily Star
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Description | The Medog Hydropower Station is a massive hydropower project approved by the Chinese government, set to be built on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which becomes the Brahmaputra in India and the Jamuna in Bangladesh. The project aims to generate 60 gigawatts of electricity, significantly impacting the region's water flow and ecology. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | China |
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Source | The Daily Star |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-04-06 |
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