Responsible and Sustainable Hydropower Development

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Best Practices in Hydropower Development

The development of MIHEP complies with Indonesian laws and follows international standards and best practices.

Indonesian Regulation

We work closely with the Dam Safety Committee (Indonesian Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) to ensure compliance with national regulations as specified in the Ministerial Regulation No. 27.

Hydropower Sustainability Standards (HSS)

MIHEP's development is guided by the International Hydropower Association's Hydropower Sustainability Standard (HSS) to ensure the project is developed sustainably and responsibly and provides net benefits to local communities and the surroundings we interact with.

International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD)

We are guided by ICOLD's standards and guidelines to ensure that our dam is built and operated safely, efficiently and economically as well as to make sure it is environmentally sustainable and socially equitable.

International Hydropower Association (IHA)

We are an official member of International Hydropower Association (IHA), a non-profit organisation that advocates for the sustainable development of hydropower alongside other leading global developers.

Environmental and Social Management Overview

KHN integrates social and environmental considerations throughout its project lifecycle. Through comprehensive studies, KHN seeks to understand local conditions, anticipate potential risks, and identify opportunities to enhance positive outcomes. 

In managing potential risks and impacts, KHN prioritises avoidance wherever possible, and applies mitigation measures when avoidance cannot be achieved. These efforts are supported by coordinated administrative, technical, and institutional approaches.

Putting this into practice, KHN conducts a series of environmental and social studies that form the appropriate management strategy. Key studies include:

  1. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (AMDAL and ESIA) (2022)

  2. Biodiversity (2021-2024)

  3. Downstream Flow and Water Quality Management (2021 & 2024)

  4. Biomass and H2S Management (2026)

  5. Land Acquisition and Resettlement Action Plan (LARAP) for Reservoir Area (Stage 1: 2021, Stage 2: 2024)

  6. Land Acquisition and Livelihood Restoration Plan (LALRP) for Transmission Line System (2024)

  7. Indigenous Peoples and Communities Development Plan (IPCDP) (2022-2024)