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

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

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

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

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This Taiyo project page references Adnkronos along with the original URL (https://english.adnkronos.com/2025/01/27/china-from-dam-on-the-roof-of-the-world-to-water-geopolitics-war-with-india/). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

Yarlung Tsangpo Mega-Dam Project

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China

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Planned

China has formalized plans for a new mega-dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which is three times larger than the Three Gorges Dam. This project has raised concerns in India regarding its ecological impact and potential changes to the river's natural course, especially as it is located near the border with Arunachal Pradesh.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
Location: China
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Adnkronos

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

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

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Description	China has formalized plans for a new mega-dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which is three times larger than the Three Gorges Dam. This project has raised concerns in India regarding its ecological impact and potential changes to the river's natural course, especially as it is located near the border with Arunachal Pradesh.
Original sector	Energy

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Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
Article published date	2025-01-30

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