Question 1

What are the key details for the project “Yarlung Tsangpo Hydropower Project”?

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The project “Yarlung Tsangpo Hydropower Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Tibetan Review.

Question 2

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

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The status recorded for “Yarlung Tsangpo Hydropower Project” is under construction.

Question 3

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

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Yarlung Tsangpo Hydropower Project”: government bodies (Chinese Government), EPCs/contractors (Power Construction Corporation of China).

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

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Yarlung Tsangpo Hydropower Project” to USD 176474400000.

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Yarlung Tsangpo Hydropower Project”?

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This Taiyo project page references Tibetan Review along with the original URL (https://www.tibetanreview.net/china-begins-building-worlds-biggest-hydropower-dam-in-seismically-active-himalayan-tibet/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	Construction of the world's biggest hydropower dam over the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Metog county of Nyingchi prefecture, Tibet. The project consists of five cascade hydropower stations with a total investment of about 1.2 trillion yuan. It aims to deliver electricity for external consumption and local demand in Tibet Autonomous Region.
Original sector	Energy
Budget

Record type	Project
Sector	Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Commercial, Water Supply and Storage
Article published date	2025-09-16

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Country	China
State	Tibet Autonomous Region
City	Nyingchi

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