Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Dam Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Source: Minute Mirror
China has commenced construction on the world's largest hydropower project involving building five dams along a 50-kilometer stretch of the Yarlung Zangbo river on the Tibetan Plateau. The project aims to generate significant clean energy and stimulate the economy, with initial power generation expected in the early-to-mid 2030s. The project has raised concerns among downstream nations like India
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Commercial
- Location
- Tibet Autonomous Region, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Minute Mirror
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Description | China has commenced construction on the world's largest hydropower project involving building five dams along a 50-kilometer stretch of the Yarlung Zangbo river on the Tibetan Plateau. The project aims to generate significant clean energy and stimulate the economy, with initial power generation expected in the early-to-mid 2030s. The project has raised concerns among downstream nations like India and Bangladesh regarding water security and sediment flow. |
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Country | China |
State | Tibet Autonomous Region |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government, Commercial |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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