Yarlung Zangbo Hydropower Project
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Tibet Autonomous Region, China
Source: China Academy
A major hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Upper Brahmaputra) in Tibet, China. The project aims to increase hydropower share in China's energy mix, promote clean energy, and stimulate regional economic growth. It employs advanced ultra-high arch dam technology and run-of-river hydropower design to minimize ecological impact and enhance disaster prevention. The project involves transbo
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government
- Location
- Tibet Autonomous Region, China
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- China Academy
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Description | A major hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Upper Brahmaputra) in Tibet, China. The project aims to increase hydropower share in China's energy mix, promote clean energy, and stimulate regional economic growth. It employs advanced ultra-high arch dam technology and run-of-river hydropower design to minimize ecological impact and enhance disaster prevention. The project involves transboundary water resource management with India and includes mechanisms for hydrological data sharing and cooperation. |
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Country | China |
State | Tibet Autonomous Region |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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