Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Mega Dam
Sector: Hydro • Location: Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Source: South China Morning Post
China's mega dam construction on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River is the country's most ambitious hydropower project, aimed at producing over 300 billion kilowatt-hours of power annually. The project is located on the remote Tibetan Plateau and is intended to help China achieve carbon neutrality, develop border areas, create jobs, and expand the economy. However, it has raised concerns amon
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- South China Morning Post
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Description | China's mega dam construction on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River is the country's most ambitious hydropower project, aimed at producing over 300 billion kilowatt-hours of power annually. The project is located on the remote Tibetan Plateau and is intended to help China achieve carbon neutrality, develop border areas, create jobs, and expand the economy. However, it has raised concerns among downstream countries like India and Bangladesh regarding its design, environmental impact, and geopolitical implications. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | China |
State | Tibet Autonomous Region |
City | Nyingchi |
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Source | South China Morning Post |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Government, Power Generation (CCGT), Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-08-14 |
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