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

The status recorded for “Yarlung Tsangpo River Mega Dam” is Proposed.

What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Yarlung Tsangpo River Mega Dam”?

Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Yarlung Tsangpo River Mega Dam” to USD 137000000000.

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Yarlung Tsangpo River Mega Dam

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China

Source: Phayul

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Proposed

China is proposing the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which has raised significant opposition in India due to concerns over environmental and geopolitical impacts. The dam is expected to generate over 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, but critics warn it could exacerbate ecological instability and water security issues in the region.

Status: Prospective
Sector: Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro
Location: China
Updated: 22 Jul 2026
Source: Phayul

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

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

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Description	China is proposing the world's largest hydropower dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which has raised significant opposition in India due to concerns over environmental and geopolitical impacts. The dam is expected to generate over 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, but critics warn it could exacerbate ecological instability and water security issues in the region.
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Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro
Article published date	2025-02-28

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