Guide to Surface Water Intake Permitting & SIPPA PUPR in Indonesia
Learn how to apply for Surface Water Intake Permits and SIPPA (Water Resources Information Licensing System) for industrial and hydropower projects.
A Surface Water Intake Permit (SIPPA) is a mandatory legal authorization for commercial, industrial, or hydropower projects extracting river water in Indonesia. Applications are processed through the official Ministry of PUPR portal SIPPA / SIP SDA.
What is SIPPA (SIP SDA)?
SIPPA is the official online licensing portal managed by the Directorate General of Water Resources, Ministry of PUPR (perizinansda.pu.go.id). It handles:
- Hydropower (PLTA / PLTM) Water Intake Permits
- Industrial Water Supply & Factory Intake
- Commercial Water Supply & PDAM
- Irrigation & Agricultural Extraction
Technical Requirements for SIPPA Licensing
To receive technical recommendations from Regional River Basin Authorities (BBWS/BWS), applicants must provide:
- Water Balance Study: Flow Duration Curve (FDC) calculations matching dependable river flow vs intake demand.
- Intake Structure DED: Detailed Engineering Design for flood-resistant intake gates, pumps, and sediment traps.
- AMDAL / UKL-UPL Clearance: Environmental impact studies on downstream flow preservation.
PT. WECON SIPPA Consulting
PT WECON provides comprehensive water balance modeling, intake engineering, and BBWS presentation support. Visit the PT WECON Water Intake & SIPPA Permitting Page.
You also might like
4 Stages of Dam Construction Permitting in Indonesia (PUPR Reg. 27/2015)
Complete Guide to River Diversion Permitting in Indonesia (PUPR Reg. 4/2024)
