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Yarlung Tsangpo Super-Dam

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: China

Source: Tibetan Review

Project
Under Construction

The Yarlung Tsangpo super-dam is being constructed in Tibet's Metog County, designed to generate three times more electric energy than the current largest dam, the Three Gorges Dam. However, it poses significant earthquake risks and has raised concerns regarding its environmental impact and effects on local populations.

Status
Under Construction
Sector
Water Supply and Storage, Hydro
Location
China
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Tibetan Review

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

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2026-07-22

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The Yarlung Tsangpo super-dam is being constructed in Tibet's Metog County, designed to generate three times more electric energy than the current largest dam, the Three Gorges Dam. However, it poses significant earthquake risks and has raised concerns regarding its environmental impact and effects on local populations.

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China

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Tibetan Review

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Water Supply and Storage, Hydro

Article published date

2025-02-14

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