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Medog Hydropower Station

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

Source: Central Tibetan Administration

Project
Planned

The proposed Medog Hydropower Station in Tibet aims to generate over 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, significantly surpassing the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam. This ambitious project is part of China's broader strategy to harness its water resources and establish itself as a leader in renewable energy infrastructure, despite concerns over ecological and geopolitical implica

Status
Prospective
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro
Location
Tibet, China
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Central Tibetan Administration

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The project “Medog Hydropower Station” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Tibet, China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Central Tibetan Administration.

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2026-07-22

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The proposed Medog Hydropower Station in Tibet aims to generate over 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, significantly surpassing the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam. This ambitious project is part of China's broader strategy to harness its water resources and establish itself as a leader in renewable energy infrastructure, despite concerns over ecological and geopolitical implications.

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Energy

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China

State

Tibet

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Central Tibetan Administration

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Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro

Article published date

2025-02-28

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