What is the latest status of the project “Yarlung Tsangpo Dam”?

The status recorded for “Yarlung Tsangpo Dam” is Planned.

Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Yarlung Tsangpo Dam”?

Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Yarlung Tsangpo Dam”: government bodies (Chinese Government).

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Yarlung Tsangpo Dam”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Yarlung Tsangpo Dam” to USD 137000000000.

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This Taiyo project page references ETV Bharat along with the original URL (https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!opinion/the-yarlung-tsangpo-dam-engineering-marvel-environmental-concern-and-strategic-implications-enn25012203394). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Yarlung Tsangpo Dam

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China

Source: ETV Bharat

Project

Planned

The proposed Yarlung Tsangpo dam aims to be the world's largest hydroelectric dam, generating an estimated 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. With an estimated cost of $137 billion, it is set to be the most expensive infrastructure project in history, raising significant environmental and geopolitical concerns, particularly for India and Bangladesh.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
Location: China
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: ETV Bharat

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The project “Yarlung Tsangpo Dam” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from ETV Bharat.

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Original status	Planned
Taiyo status	Prospective
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

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Description	The proposed Yarlung Tsangpo dam aims to be the world's largest hydroelectric dam, generating an estimated 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. With an estimated cost of $137 billion, it is set to be the most expensive infrastructure project in history, raising significant environmental and geopolitical concerns, particularly for India and Bangladesh.
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Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Power Generation (CCGT), Government
Article published date	2025-01-29

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