China Begins Brahmaputra Dam Construction: Concerns and Skepticism Emerge
On Saturday, China initiated construction of a USD 167.8 billion dam on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet, near the Indian border. The project, announced by Premier Li Qiang, will include five cascade hydropower stations and is projected to generate over 300 billion kWh of electricity annually. This infrastructure project, located in the Nyingchi region, is expected to supply electricity for external consumption while also fulfilling local needs in Tibet. The development has raised concerns in downstream countries like India and Bangladesh due to its scale.
John Q. Hosedrinker