Madina Aisarieva, Director of the Corporate Governance and Sustainable Development Department of Samruk-Energy, delivered a presentation at the Executive Committee meeting of the KAZENERGY Women’s Energy Club titled “Energy of Transformation: Future Competencies, ESG, and Women’s Leadership.” The event was held in Kyzylorda at the site of Kazgermunay JV.
The meeting aimed to strengthen professional capacity and expand women’s participation in the energy sector.
Participants discussed the exchange of practical experience, development of human capital, and the formulation of joint initiatives.
Representatives of subsidiary companies of Samruk-Energy also took part in the event, including APP, Ekibastuz SDPP-1, and Ekibastuz SDPP-2. They shared their experience in promoting equal opportunities and presented the activities of women’s clubs within energy enterprises.
Such platforms contribute to strengthening professional collaboration, advancing women’s leadership, building future-ready competencies, and supporting the professional growth of women in the energy industry.
Aizek Zhupankhan, Head of the Digitalization and AI Office at Samruk-Energy JSC, participated in a panel discussion at GITEX AI Central Asia & Caucasus titled “Powering the Transition: Scaling Generation Capacity Across the Eurasian Energy Belt.”The session was moderated by Shota Digmelashvili, Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Georgia.
The discussion focused on the key challenges facing Kazakhstan’s energy sector and the role of AI technologies in addressing them. Participants explored how AI-driven solutions can improve the reliability of generation assets, optimize operations and support the integration of renewable energy sources into the country’s unified power grid.
Particular attention was given to Samruk-Energy’s practical experience in applying AI technologies and implementing digital solutions, including:
Predictive analytics — transition from scheduled preventive maintenance to intelligent equipment condition monitoring.
Wind power generation forecasting — deployment of a high-accuracy forecasting model for wind power plants with a 24–72-hour forecasting horizon.
Drones and computer vision — use of unmanned aerial vehicles and computer vision technologies for the inspection of power generation and transmission facilities.
Cybersecurity — application of a one-way data transfer approach using data diodes.
Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, reported on the results of the past heating season and preparations for the upcoming season at a government meeting.
According to Maxutov, the 2026 repair campaign covers 111 units of key equipment, including 19 major overhauls, 5 extended outages and 87 routine repairs involving power units, boilers and turbines. To date, 26% of the work has been completed, 14% is currently underway, while the remaining 60% is scheduled for completion in line with the approved timetable.
Key investment projects include:
Ekibastuz SDPP-1: reconstruction of the fuel handling system with a throughput capacity of 2,800 tons per hour, scheduled for commissioning in December 2026, as well as construction of a new 270-metre flue stack.
Almaty: reconstruction of 19.5 km of district heating mains connecting CHP-2 and the Western Heat Complex. Installation of 4.3 km of pipelines is planned for this year.
Ekibastuz SDPP-2: full replacement of a 15.5 km ash slurry pipeline by October 2026 to eliminate the risk of emergency failures.
“Samruk-Energy’s power plants account for one-third of the country’s electricity generation. Today, Samruk-Energy is providing the necessary funding to ensure that routine and major repairs are completed in full while maintaining continuous operational readiness”-, noted the Company’s head.
The 4th Charity Samruk Marathon, a charitable sporting event organized by Samruk-Kazyna JSC, was held in Astana, bringing together more than 3,000 participants.
Employees of Samruk-Energy JSC and its subsidiaries proudly represented the company, delivering strong performances across multiple categories.
A notable result was achieved by Ismukhambetov Gaziy Zhumabaevich, Chairman of the Management Board of Moynak HPP, who won first place in the 60+ age category in the 5 km race.
We extend our sincere congratulations on this achievement and wish him continued success in future competitions.
Beyond sporting results, the marathon also served as an important social initiative. Funds raised during the event will be directed toward the establishment of inclusive support rooms.
Construction has officially commenced in the Osakarov district of Karaganda region on one of Kazakhstan’s largest wind power plants (WPP), with an installed capacity of 500 MW. The project is being developed by Samruk-Energy JSC in partnership with China Energy International Group under an intergovernmental agreement between Kazakhstan and the People’s Republic of China.
The ceremonial start of construction was held in a telebridge format with the participation of Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna JSC, Han Chunlin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kazakhstan; and Jia Xubin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of China Energy International Group.
“The new facility will provide the region with reliable and sustainable energy and will further support the development of Karaganda region. Today’s ceremony reflects confidence in the future and the steady progress of Kazakhstan’s modern energy sector”, - noted Nurlan Zhakupov.
A time capsule marking the foundation of the future facility was placed by Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, Edil Zhanbyrshin, Member of the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Shao Yuebo, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Karaganda Wind Power LLP, and Ermagambet Bulekpayev, Governor of Karaganda region.
In his remarks, Kairat Maxutov emphasized the project’s importance in attracting investment to the region and increasing the share of clean electricity generation.
“The project will feature next-generation wind turbines. The plant will incorporate artificial intelligence-based systems for operational management. Its implementation will make a significant contribution to expanding clean energy generation in Karaganda region”,-said Kairat Maxutov.
Governor of Karaganda region Ermagambet Bulekpayev noted that the project will support industrial development in the region.
“This is an important milestone for Karaganda region, which is an industrial, energy-deficient area. The construction of a new power plant will create additional jobs and enable the launch of new production facilities”, -said the governor.
The total investment in the project amounts to approximately USD 600 mn. Annual electricity generation is expected to reach around 1.8 bn kWh. The wind power plant is scheduled to be commissioned in Q1 2029.
The second meeting of the Steering Committee of the China–Central Asia Energy and Electricity Innovation Alliance was held in Beijing, hosted by the North China Electric Power University (NCEPU).
The meeting aims to advance the practical implementation of joint research initiatives, develop human capital, and strengthen cooperation between universities and industry.
The session was attended by Rustam Kadyrov, Director of Energy Efficiency, Innovative Development and Environmental Safety Department at Samruk-Energy JSC, who presented on key areas of cooperation, including power generation modernization, digitalization, and renewable energy development.
“Our shared objective is to ensure the sustainable, reliable, and environmentally responsible development of the region’s energy sector. This can only be achieved through the integration of technologies, investment, and expertise”, - said Rustam Kadyrov.
Following the meeting, Samruk-Energy JSC formally joined the China–Central Asia Energy and Electricity Innovation Alliance by signing the accession agreement, opening new opportunities for joint scientific and technological projects.
The China–Central Asia Energy and Electricity Innovation Alliance is an international platform that brings together universities, research institutions, and energy companies from China and Central Asian countries to promote innovation and sustainable energy development.
Nurzhan Isabayev has been appointed Managing Director for Legal support and Asset management at Samruk-Energy JSC. He previously served as Managing Director for Legal Affairs at Almaty Power Plants JSC, a subsidiary of the Company.
Isabayev is a graduate of the Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Kazakhstan and the Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications. He also holds an Executive MBA from Kazakh National Research Technical University named after K. I. Satpayev.
He began his career in law enforcement in 2001 and has since held senior legal roles across the private sector, including with the UMEX Group, BDO Tax and Advisory, Almaty Power Plants JSC, and Insight Consult. From 2023 to 2026, he headed the legal function at Almaty Power Plants JSC.
He has more than 22 years of professional experience, including over nine years in the power sector and within the Samruk-Kazyna group.
Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, met with a delegation from Mitsui & Co., Ltd. led by Tomoyuki Moriguchi, Deputy General Manager at the company’s Tokyo headquarters.
The discussions focused on potential cooperation in renewable energy, including the use of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM), a bilateral framework between Japan and Kazakhstan for carbon crediting. The parties also explored opportunities in modernizing thermal power plants, deploying advanced Japanese technologies, digitalizing assets, and applying artificial intelligence solutions.
The meeting follows earlier discussions held in Tokyo in December 2025 during the official visit of Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to Japan.
“Kazakhstan continues to broaden its base of strategic partners, and the presence of Japanese businesses in our market is important to us. We hope today’s discussions will pave the way for joint projects,” Maxutov said.
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is one of Japan’s leading diversified trading and investment companies and is listed in the Fortune Global 500. The company has extensive experience in industrial and infrastructure projects, technology and equipment exports, and project finance.
As part of the “Taza Kazakhstan” environmental campaign, employees of Samruk-Energy JSC joined children from a capital-based children’s support center in a citywide clean-up initiative.
Together, they cleaned the centre’s grounds, planted trees, and carried out landscaping work to improve the surrounding area.
Such initiatives help foster environmental awareness, a sense of responsibility, and care for the environment among children.
Almaty Power Plants JSC (APP) hosted a regional Industrial Safety Forum, bringing together energy companies, government representatives, and industry experts. The event served as a platform for open dialogue and the exchange of best practices.
Opening the Forum, Chairman of the Management Board of APP, Yerik Mashirov, emphasized that protecting the life and health of employees remains a top priority, and that safety is an integral part of all operational processes.
The Forum featured an engaging and substantive discussion, with participants reviewing real-life cases and sharing practical approaches to implementing the Vision Zero concept (zero harm).
“Today, it is not enough to simply comply with requirements; it is essential to foster a safety culture at all levels — from senior management to frontline personnel”-,said Duisenbek Shardarbekov, Director of Occupational Health and Safety at Samruk-Energy JSC.
The Forum reaffirmed that safety in the energy sector is the result of a systematic approach that brings together accountability, experience, and modern practices.
