Yajiang-Yaxia Hydroelectric Project on Yarlung Tsangpo River
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Source: Mint
The Yajiang-Yaxia project is a hydroelectric project comprising five dams on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, China. It involves diverting some water flow through tunnels to generate 60 gigawatts of power, supplying electricity to 300 million people and creating 100,000 jobs for Han migrants in the Tibetan region. The project is estimated to cost $167 billion and is managed
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro
- Location
- Medog, Tibet, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Mint
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Yajiang-Yaxia project is a hydroelectric project comprising five dams on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, China. It involves diverting some water flow through tunnels to generate 60 gigawatts of power, supplying electricity to 300 million people and creating 100,000 jobs for Han migrants in the Tibetan region. The project is estimated to cost $167 billion and is managed by the newly formed Yajiang Group, a state enterprise. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Location
Country | China |
State | Tibet |
City | Medog |
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Source | Mint |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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