World's Largest Hydropower Dam on Brahmaputra River
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Source: WION
China is constructing the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibetan territory on the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Zangbo River). The project aims to speed up clean energy development, improve local people's lives, and proactively respond to climate change. The planning, design, and construction follow the highest national industrial standards with emphasis on ecological conservation and preservation
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Hydro, Government
- Location
- Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- WION
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Description | China is constructing the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibetan territory on the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Zangbo River). The project aims to speed up clean energy development, improve local people's lives, and proactively respond to climate change. The planning, design, and construction follow the highest national industrial standards with emphasis on ecological conservation and preservation of the original ecosystem. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | China |
State | Tibet Autonomous Region |
City | Nyingchi City |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Manufacturing (Industrial), Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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