Mega-hydro project launched in Xizang

Premier Li announces start of clean energy base on Yarlung Zangbo River

China has begun the construction of a hydropower project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, with a groundbreaking ceremony held on Saturday in Nyingchi, a city in the Xizang autonomous region.

While attending the ceremony, Premier Li Qiang announced the start of the project, which will consist of five cascade hydropower stations with a total investment estimated at around 1.2 trillion yuan ($167.8 billion).

China Yajiang Group Co was inaugurated recently for the smooth construction and operation of the hydropower project, which will primarily deliver electricity for external consumption while also addressing local demand in Xizang.