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What are the key details for the project “Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project”?

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The project “Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Tibet Autonomous Region, China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Gulf Times.

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What is the latest status of the project “Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project”?

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The status recorded for “Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project” is under construction.

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Who are the main government, EPC, and private stakeholders for “Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project”?

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project”: government bodies (Chinese Government), EPCs/contractors (Chinese construction and engineering companies).

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What is the budget and commercial profile for the project “Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project”?

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project” to USD 170000000000.

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Where can I verify the source and access all details for “Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project”?

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Original status	under construction
Taiyo status	Under Construction
Taiyo last update	2026-07-22

Description	China has broken ground on what it says will be the world’s largest hydropower project, involving five dams along a 50-km stretch where the river plunges 2,000 metres off the Tibetan Plateau. The project is capable of generating enough electricity each year to power Britain and dwarfs the Three Gorges Dam. First power is expected to be generated in the early-to-mid 2030s. The project aims to provide clean power, jobs, and economic stimulus for China, but has raised concerns about water security among downstream neighbors India and Bangladesh.
Original sector	Energy
Budget

Record type	Project
Sector	Water Supply and Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Hydro, Government
Article published date	2025-09-16

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