Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Mega Dam
Sector: Power Generation (CCGT) • 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 symbolizes clean energy and climate resilience, supports China's goal of carbon neutrality, and promotes economic growth in the Tibetan Plateau region. However, it has raised concerns among dow
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, 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 symbolizes clean energy and climate resilience, supports China's goal of carbon neutrality, and promotes economic growth in the Tibetan Plateau region. However, it has raised concerns among downstream countries like India and Bangladesh regarding its design, environmental impact, and geopolitical implications. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | China |
State | Tibet Autonomous Region |
City | Nyingchi |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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