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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 Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from The Irrawaddy.

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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.

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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 (National Development and Reform Commission).

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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 167800000000.

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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 The Irrawaddy along with the original URL (https://www.irrawaddy.com/opinion/guest-column/chinas-project-of-the-century-could-wreak-massive-environmental-devastation.html). 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	The Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower project in Tibet is a large-scale hydroelectric project consisting of a cascade of five power plants with water mostly diverted via tunnels. It aims to utilize the hydro-potential of 60,000 megawatts created by the altitude difference along the river. The project is expected to deliver electricity primarily for external consumption and also meet local needs in Tibet.
Original sector	Energy
Budget

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

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Country	China
State	Tibet Autonomous Region
City	Nyingchi City

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