Yarlung Tsangpo Mega Dam
Sector: Hydro • Location: Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Source: Tibetan Review
The Yarlung Tsangpo Mega Dam is planned to be the world's largest hydropower facility located in Tibet. It is a key element of China's plans to exploit the Tibetan Plateau's potential by boosting regional growth through green energy and infrastructure. The project started officially in July 2025 and is estimated to cost 1.2 trillion yuan (US$175 billion). The project is overseen by China Yajiang G
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Government
- Location
- Tibet Autonomous Region, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Tibetan Review
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Yarlung Tsangpo Mega Dam is planned to be the world's largest hydropower facility located in Tibet. It is a key element of China's plans to exploit the Tibetan Plateau's potential by boosting regional growth through green energy and infrastructure. The project started officially in July 2025 and is estimated to cost 1.2 trillion yuan (US$175 billion). The project is overseen by China Yajiang Group and is a cornerstone of China's regional strategy. |
Original sector | Energy |
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Country | China |
State | Tibet Autonomous Region |
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Source | Tibetan Review |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2026-04-17 |
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