Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Dam
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Source: Caliber.Az
China has recently approved the construction of what will become the world’s largest hydropower dam, located on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet. Once operational, it is set to become the most powerful energy-generating facility on Earth, raising concerns for downstream countries like India and Bangladesh regarding environmental impacts and water management.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Caliber.Az
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Original status | Planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | China has recently approved the construction of what will become the world’s largest hydropower dam, located on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet. Once operational, it is set to become the most powerful energy-generating facility on Earth, raising concerns for downstream countries like India and Bangladesh regarding environmental impacts and water management. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | China |
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Source | Caliber.Az |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2025-04-16 |
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