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

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The project “Yarlung Zangbo River Lower Reaches Hydropower Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Nyingchi City, Tibet, China. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Republic World.

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

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

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

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Taiyo maps the stakeholders of “Yarlung Zangbo River Lower Reaches Hydropower Project”: government bodies (Chinese Government).

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

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Taiyo normalizes the budget of “Yarlung Zangbo River Lower Reaches Hydropower Project” to USD 167800000000.

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

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This Taiyo project page references Republic World along with the original URL (https://www.republicworld.com/india/indian-diplomacy-must-make-the-necessary-manoeuvres-as-china-launches-mega-dam-on-brahmaputra). Taiyo standardizes official data into a consistent, searchable project profile.

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

Description	A colossal hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet involving the construction of five cascade power stations to straighten the river's natural bends and divert water through tunnels. The project aims to generate over 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, enough to power more than 300 million people, with an investment of about 1.2 trillion yuan (roughly $167.8 billion).
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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Country	China
State	Tibet
City	Nyingchi City

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