The team of Samruk-Energy JSC took second place in QAZAQSTAN QYZMET CUP 2025, the national mini-football championship of Kazakhstan! This night-league format tournament brought together teams from government bodies, law enforcement agencies, and diplomatic missions.
In the group stage, Samruk-Energy team confidently defeated the teams of the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan and BATYR TEAM of the MES, and also faced strong opponents from the KR MIAteamand Astana сity education workers’ union team
In the playoffs, Samruk-Energy players delivered an outstanding performance. In the quarterfinals, they decisively beat the Parliamentteam, and in the semifinals, overcame the athletes of KEGOC JSC, advancing to the final. In a tense battle for the championship, the team was narrowly defeated by the National Railway Company“KTZh” team, earning a well-deserved second place.
Following the results of the tournament, Samruk-Energy team has been invited to take part in the QQC SUPER CUP 2025, the Championship of the Republic of Kazakhstan, to be held in Shymkent city from September 7 to 10.
The results of the first “HR Brand 2025” competition among the group companies were announced at Samruk-Kazyna JSC. The aim of the competition is to identify and promote advanced and sustainable HR practices across the Fund’s portfolio companies.
Samruk-Energy JSC was named the winner in the "Talent Architect" category, recognizing the company’s high standards in identifying, developing, and retaining talented professionals.
This award reflects the professionalism of the HR team and is the result of a systematic approach to building a strong and resilient human capital base.
A total of nine companies participated in the competition, submitting 25 entries across five categories. All project submissions were based on real achievements in key areas such as recruitment and talent development, digitization of HR processes, talent management, and employee engagement.
The award ceremony concluded with an HR Talks session dedicated to current challenges and solutions in human resource management.
The Government of Kazakhstan has made the decision to construct the Kokshetau Combined Heat and Power Plant (CHP) using domestic resources. Initially, the project was to be financed through preferential funding from the Russian Federation. However, due to delays on the Russian side, Samruk-Kazyna Fund, acting on instructions from the Government, has secured the necessary financing, and Samruk-Energy JSC has already commenced construction of the new CHP.
Governor of Akmola region Marat Akhmetzhanov and Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC Kairat Maxutov visited the construction site of the Kokshetau CHP to inspect the progress. The installed capacity of the new plant will be 240 MW of electric power and 520 Gcal of thermal output. Once commissioned, the CHP will fully meet the city's demand for heat and ensure stable and reliable heat and power supply.
Governor Marat Akhmetzhanov emphasized the strategic importance of the project for both the city and the wider region.
"This is truly a historic event for Kokshetau. The new CHP addresses one of the city’s most pressing challenges — the shortage of heat and hot water supply, particularly during the winter season. It will not only provide more comfortable living conditions for residents but also give a strong boost to the city’s development, creating opportunities for new industrial projects and business growth", -he stated.
The facility will be built on a site of over 300 hectares, which will accommodate the power plant itself, a gas cleaning system, ash disposal site, 110 kV switchyard, fuel oil facilities, covered coal storage, and other infrastructure.
The Governor and Samruk-Energy CEO also held a business meeting on-site with representatives of the contracting companies involved in the project.
“The customer for this project is Samruk-Energy’s subsidiary — Kokshetau CHP LLP. The plant will be equipped with modern Chinese-made technology that complies with current standards on energy efficiency and pollutant emissions. In addition, we are designing the facility with future expansion in mind. The necessary infrastructure will be in place to allow for the addition of another generating unit if energy demand in the region increases”, -said Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC.
The project design team and the general contractor briefed the Governor and Samruk-Energy management team on current progress. To date, engineering and geological surveys have been completed, design documentation is underway, equipment orders are being placed with manufacturers, and site preparation work is ongoing. Completion of construction is planned by the end of 2028.
Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, Kairat Maxutov, took part in a ceremonial event marking the 10th anniversary of the Kazakhstan Sectoral Energy Trade Union. In his congratulatory speech, he emphasized the important role of the union as a reliable partner that protects employees' interests and noted that the company's collaboration with the union has yielded strong results. Recently, Samruk-Energy’s collective bargaining agreement was recognized as the best not only in the energy sector but also among industrial enterprises across the country.
It is symbolic that the union’s 10th anniversary coincided with the 75th birthday of its long-serving leader, Orazbek Bekbas, whose contributions have been instrumental in advancing the trade union movement within the energy sector.
Kairat Maxutov extended his congratulations on this milestone occasion and wished him good health and continued success.
A strategic meeting was held at Samruk-Energy JSC with the participation of Chairman of the Management Board Kairat Maxutov and the management team of TotalEnergies, a key partner in the implementation of the 1 GW Mirny Wind Power Plant project, which includes an energy storage system.
The parties reviewed the progress of project development, addressing key technical, environmental, and infrastructure aspects. Special attention was given to the contract strategy and preparations for the start of construction and installation works, scheduled to begin in early 2026. The EPC contract is expected to be signed in the fourth quarter of this year.
Both sides reaffirmed their shared commitment to moving swiftly into the implementation phase. With its focus on localization and adherence to sustainability principles, the Mirny Wind Power Plant will make a significant contribution to achieving Kazakhstan’s energy transition goals.
The partnership between Samruk-Energy JSC and TotalEnergies supports the country’s national climate objectives and aligns with the provisions of the Special Agreement between Kazakhstan and France on cooperation in combating global warming, ratified in February 2024.
Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, Kairat Maxutov, met with Mr. Yin Wenyu, General Manager of China Construction Eighth Engineering Division. The meeting focused on exploring potential cooperation in the construction of power generation facilities in Kazakhstan.
Mr. Yin Wenyu confirmed the company’s interest in participating in renewable energy and thermal power plant projects in Kazakhstan. Both parties also expressed their willingness to exchange technical and project-related information.
As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and commence detailed discussions on potential areas of collaboration.
China Construction Eighth Engineering Division is a subsidiary of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), the world’s largest investment and construction group, which operates under the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. The company has delivered over 180 projects across 43 countries and regions. In the energy sector, it has implemented more than 100 projects in China, including solar and wind power plants, hydropower stations, and power grid modernization—some of which are located in Central Asia.
In Kazakhstan, the company has participated in a land remediation project in Karaganda and was involved in the construction of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).
Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, Kairat Maxutov, held a working meeting with Mr. Zhou Qingke, Vice President of China Huadian Overseas Investment Company Limited. The parties discussed potential areas of cooperation in the energy sector, including the implementation of investment projects and the construction of new generation facilities in Kazakhstan.
Special emphasis was placed on the modernization of existing thermal power plants using advanced technologies, as well as the digitalization and integration of artificial intelligence in energy asset management processes.
Following the meeting, both sides agreed to initiate experience sharing and to hold the next round of negotiations in Beijing, China.
China Huadian Corporation Ltd. (CHD) is one of China’s largest state-owned energy groups and one of the country’s five national power generation operators. The company’s total installed capacity exceeds 240 GW, with 56.2% derived from clean energy sources. Internationally, CHD operates 5.46 GW of power generation assets.
In 2024, the company commissioned 23 GW of renewable energy facilities, with an additional 36 GW currently under construction and over 40 GW in the development pipeline.
Samruk-Energy JSC has reported its occupational health and safety (OHS) performance results for the first half of 2025. Compared to the same period in 2024, the number of workplace accidentsacross the group has decreased sixfold.
Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, Kairat Maxutov, highlighted the positive trend in reducing occupational injuries and instructed the chief executives of subsidiary companies to tighten oversight of safety compliance in the workplace. He also emphasized the importance of proactive occupational safety measures aimed at preventing industrial risks and incidents. In particular, he underlined the need for timely identification and mitigation of potential hazards, fostering a strong safety culture, and engaging employees in health and safety processes.
In the first half of 2025, Samruk-Energy group expanded the deployment of electronic medical screening systems (EMSS), acquired safety helmets equipped with cameras, body-worn video badges, and began implementing AI-powered video analytics. Additionally, fatigue monitoring systems (Anti-Sleep) have been installed on haul trucks operating at the Bogatyr coal mine.
During the second half of the year, plans include equipping haul trucks with automatic fire suppression systems, installing dashboard cameras in company vehicles, updating the group-wide standard on technical requirements for protective clothing and personal protective equipment, and providing executive-level training for subsidiary executive teams under the “Occupational safety Leader” program.
As part of his business trip to Almaty, Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, held a meeting with the executives team of Almaty Power Plants JSC and key production departments. The agenda covered the company’s financial and operational performance over the first five months of the year, as well as the status of the maintenance campaign in preparation for the upcoming autumn-winter period.
Following the meeting, Maxutov issued a number of instructions to ensure the timely and high-quality execution of repair works and to guarantee full operational readiness for the heating season.
After the meeting, the head of Samruk-Energy visited the construction site of the new combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) unit at Almaty CHP-2, where installation of the first gas turbine package is currently underway.
The modernization project at Almaty CHP-2, which focuses on minimizing environmental impact, is being implemented in line with the directives of the Head of State.
The Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy, Kairat Maxutov, paid a working visit to Almaty, where he met with the Akim (Mayor) of the city, Darkhan Satybaldy. During the meeting, Kairat Maxutov presented an overview of the operations of the Almaty Energy Hub enterprises owned by Samruk-Energy’s subsidiaries – APP and AZhC.
"The company’s energy facilities successfully navigated the 2024–2025 autumn-winter period, ensuring stable and reliable heat and power supply across the region without any technological disruptions affecting the temperature schedule. The thermal regime was maintained strictly in accordance with the schedule set by the district heating network"- noted Kairat Maxutov.
The chief executives of Almaty Power Plants JSC (APP) and Alatau Zharyk Company JSC (AZhC) reported on the ongoing preparations for the upcoming autumn-winter season.
Yeryk Mashirov, Chairman of the Management Board of APP, stated that as part of preparations for the 2025–2026 heating season, the company is implementing a comprehensive maintenance campaign for its core equipment. The plan includes 70 scheduled maintenance works, of which 31 have already been completed and 10 are currently in progress.
Abai Asylov, Chairman of the Management Board of AZhC, updated the Mayor of the city on the company’s operational performance. The actual volume of electricity transmission in 2024 amounted to 9,268 million kWh, exceeding the planned target by 3%.
AZhC’s maintenance campaign is progressing according to schedule. To date, the company has completed repairs on 554 km of overhead and underground power lines, and around 500 substations, transformer substations, and distribution points.
Following the reports, the head of Samruk-Energy and Mayor of Almaty city discussed the reconstruction of the CHP-2 – Western Heat Complex (WHC) heat main, the modernization of Almaty CHP-2 with a focus on minimizing environmental impact, and the reconstruction of Almaty CHP-3.
Samruk-Energy has been recognised as an award winner in the category “Innovation in the operation and maintenance of thermal power facilities”at the 3rd International Forum and Exhibition “Thermal Power Central Asia”.
This major industry event annually brings together key stakeholders from the energy sector across Central Asia. Representatives of Samruk-Energy also took part in the forum.
This year, the forum served as an important platform for sharing experience and discussing strategic solutions in the field of sustainable and secure energy supply. Samal Isabaeva, senior manager of the Department for Government Relations and Legislative Initiatives at Samruk-Energy, delivered a presentation highlighting the Group's significant role in ensuring the country’s energy security, as well as its plans for implementing forward-looking projects.
Samruk-Energy holds a leading position in the market and is consistently pursuing a strategy for the development of the thermal energy sector, based on three core principles: sustainability of energy supply, reliability of generation, and accessibility of energy resources. The company is actively modernizing existing generation assets and constructing new ones, incorporating innovative technologies to improve efficiency and performance.
