Yarlung Tsangpo Mega Hydroelectric Dam
Sector: Hydro • Location: Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Source: Streamline Feed
China is rapidly constructing a gargantuan hydroelectric dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, designed to be the world's largest hydroelectric facility with a projected capacity of 60 gigawatts. The project is located in a highly tectonically active region near the Indian border, raising concerns about induced seismicity and catastrophic dam failure risks. The dam also p
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Tibet Autonomous Region, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Streamline Feed
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | China is rapidly constructing a gargantuan hydroelectric dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, designed to be the world's largest hydroelectric facility with a projected capacity of 60 gigawatts. The project is located in a highly tectonically active region near the Indian border, raising concerns about induced seismicity and catastrophic dam failure risks. The dam also poses significant geopolitical risks as it could be used as a water weapon against downstream countries India and Bangladesh. |
Original sector | Development & Infrastructure |
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Country | China |
State | Tibet Autonomous Region |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2026-07-14 |
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