During the Year of skilled trades, Samruk-Energy demonstrated a strong commitment to its workforce and successfully delivered a comprehensive program aimed at advancing and supporting skilled blue-collar employees across the Group:

The Social Stability Index (SRS) across Samruk-Energy group reached 77%, representing an 8% increase from 2024.
A new collective bargaining agreement for 2025–2027 has been signed, expanding social benefits and improving working conditions.

 Wages for production employees were raised: an 8% increase in 2025, with a planned 10% increase in 2026.
Living and workplace conditions for production staff have been significantly enhanced to ensure safety and comfort.
Samruk-Energy won the HR Brand 2025 award in the “Architect of talent” category among Samruk-Kazyna group portfolio companies.
 More than 20 professional skill competitions were held across subsidiaries (including “Best Engineer,” “Best Mentor,” “Yenbek batyry” “Uzdik maman” and others).
 Around 100 career guidance and outreach activities were organized for school and university students.
Approximately 600 students completed industrial internships or pre-graduation practical trainings  at Samruk-Energy facilities. Among them, four AUPET students were supported by Samruk-Energy to undertake internships at the University of Genoa (Italy).
• As part of the Samruk Umiti initiative, a career guidance program was implemented along with long-term mentorship support for four children from the Ridder orphanage. Young employees of Ust-Kamenogorsk HPP will provide continuous professional and personal mentorship.
• Within the Talimger program, eight orphaned graduates of technical colleges were employed at Samruk-Energy enterprises.
• Around 800 employees were recognized with state, departmental, and corporate honors for their contributions and achievements.

Samruk-Energy will continue implementing initiatives that strengthen the prestige of skilled trades, ensure social stability, and improve working environments across the Group.

Samruk-Energy JSC held a ceremonial event dedicated to Power Industry Workers’ Day. The event was attended by Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Board of Samruk-Kazyna JSC; Sungat Yesimkhanov, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Zhandos Nurmaganbetov, CEO of the Kazenergy Association; and Talgat Temirkhanov, Chairman of the Kazakhstan Electricity Association.

In his welcoming address, Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, congratulated the company’s employees on their professional holiday and expressed gratitude for their dedication and committed work.

“For the first time, Samruk-Energy’s share reached 34% of the total electricity generation in Kazakhstan, making the Company an undisputed industry leader. By the end of the year, growth was achieved across all key operational areas: electricity production, coal mining, transmission, and electricity sales. These results were made possible thanks to your professionalism, responsibility, and coordinated teamwork,” said Kairat Maxutov, Head of Samruk-Energy.

More than 150 employees were recognized for their outstanding contribution to the company and the country’s energy sector with medals, certificates of honor, and letters of appreciation from Samruk-Kazyna JSC, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Samruk-Energy JSC, the Kazenergy Association, the Kazakhstan Electricity Association, and the Kazakhstan Industry Trade Union of Energy Workers.

The ceremony concluded with a festive concert featuring talented employees of the group of companies.

Samruk-Energy JSC’s Integrated Annual Report ranked first in the annual “Top 50 Companies for ESG Disclosure” ranking, prepared by PwC Kazakhstan based on an analysis of 2024 Annual Reports.

The PwC Kazakhstan ranking serves as an independent tool for assessing the transparency and quality of companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures in Kazakhstan. It reflects the maturity level of ESG reporting, aligns with modern international non-financial reporting standards, and acts as a benchmark for identifying best practices, improving disclosure quality, including the evaluation of ESG practices, sustainability management systems, and the integration of ESG aspects into corporate strategies.

According to the ranking, Samruk-Energy JSC was recognized as a leader not only overall but also in several key areas of ESG disclosure among 98 Kazakhstani companies:

• Best ESG disclosure in the energy sector
• Best environmental disclosure
• Best sustainability strategy disclosure
• Best social issues disclosure

This achievement confirms Samruk-Energy JSC’s strong corporate reporting culture, systematic approach to sustainable development, and commitment to transparency in its operations.

As part of the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Japan, Samruk-Energy JSC held a series of discussions with the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries group focused on the long-term modernization of energy assets and the deployment of advanced environmental technologies.

A meeting was held with the participation of the Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna JSC, Nurlan Zhakupov, and the President and CEO of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., Mr. Eisaku Ito. During the discussions, the parties reviewed MHI’s current presence and prospects for expanding its operations in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as opportunities for developing a long-term strategic partnership in the energy sector.

Particular attention was given to cooperation at key facilities of the Ekibastuz energy hub, namely Ekibastuz SDPP-1 and Ekibastuz SDPP-2. The discussions covered the application of advanced Mitsubishi Heavy Industries technologies in the modernization of generation capacities, emission reduction, and improvement of the operational reliability of the plants. Opportunities for further joint activities at other Samruk-Energy production facilities were also considered.

Following the discussions, a Strategic Cooperation Agreement was signed between Samruk-Energy JSC and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power Environmental Solutions, Ltd. The Agreement provides for the implementation of a modernization program for the Ekibastuz SDPP-1 and Ekibastuz SDPP-2 power plants over the period from 2026 to 2036, with total planned investments of approximately USD 120 million.

The signed document establishes a long-term framework for deepening the partnership, introducing advanced Japanese technologies, and implementing comprehensive solutions aimed at the sustainable development of Kazakhstan’s energy infrastructure.

As part of the official visit of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to Japan and his participation in the Central Asia–Japan Forum, representatives of Samruk-Energy JSC held a series of bilateral meetings with leading Japanese companies in the energy and industrial sectors.

A meeting was held with JERA Co., Inc. (Japan’s Energy for a New Era), during which the parties discussed potential areas of cooperation, including investment opportunities, the application of advanced Japanese technologies in the modernization and reconstruction of existing power generation facilities, as well as the exchange of experience in the use of digitalization and artificial intelligence solutions in the electric power sector.

The parties noted their mutual interest in developing a long-term partnership, including cooperation aimed at improving the efficiency and reliability of energy assets, implementing modern solutions in operations and maintenance, and advancing projects focused on the sustainable development of the energy industry.

In addition, a meeting was held with Mitsui & Company, Ltd., during which Mitsui’s plans to expand its activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan were discussed. The Japanese side noted that the company operates two representative offices in Almaty and Astana, supplies equipment, and participates in the implementation of infrastructure projects.

Following the meetings, the parties agreed to hold an in-person meeting in Astana to further discuss potential areas of cooperation, including investment cooperation, the application of advanced technological solutions at thermal power plants, and the development and implementation of artificial intelligence tools at Samruk-Energy facilities.

Samruk-Energy JSC held a training session for Company employees focused on the Code of Conduct, conflict of interest management, and the operation of the Hotline.

The training was conducted by the Compliance Department as part of the Company’s systematic efforts to develop an anti-corruption culture and strengthen ethical standards.

During the session, participants reviewed the key provisions of Samruk-Energy JSC’s Code of Conduct, employee behavior requirements, procedures for identifying and managing conflicts of interest, as well as the mechanisms of the Hotline, including guarantees of confidentiality and protection for whistleblowers.

The training aims to raise employee awareness and foster a sustainable culture of integrity within Samruk-Energy JSC.

A conference dedicated to the Year of skilled trades and the development of human capital brought together companies of Samruk-Kazyna JSC group, business representatives, the expert community, and young professionals to discuss the advancement of technical and vocational professions and the training of a qualified workforce.

The event opened with a plenary session addressing the topics “Reforming Labor Relations through the use of artificial intelligence” and “Production-oriented workforce training.”
The conference program also included pitch sessions, master classes, and panel discussions such as “Youth and careers,” “Social initiatives of the Fund group,” “Uzdik maman – Practical skills,” “Occupational safety”, “Human capital development” and others.

The conference concluded with a formal award ceremony. Berik Sapin, a track maintenance technician at Bogatyr Komir LLP, was awarded the honorary title “Honorary employee of Samruk-Kazyna joint-stock company.”

Ergen Shalin, Head of the Office of the Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, Zarina Kazakbaeva, Director of Human Resources Management Department, and Aigerim Toleuliyeva, Chief Manager of Human Resources Management Department, received Letters of Appreciation from Samruk-Kazyna JSC.

Four students from the G.Daukeyev Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications (AUPET) completed an internship at the University of Genoa (Italy) with the support of Samruk-Energy JSC. The participants included Elvira Zhanibekova, Alnur Zinelgabiden, Nurdaulet Makhsot, and Serik Sandibek.

The internship was implemented within the framework of the strategic partnership between Almaty Power Plants JSC (APP JSC) and AUPET, aimed at training qualified professionals for the energy sector. Upon completion of their studies at the university, the participants will work at APP power plants. 

As part of the program, the students took courses related to the design and operation of gas turbine units. They also completed industrial training at Ansaldo Energia, a leading global company in the energy sector.

“At the University of Genoa, we studied subjects related to gas turbine units, their structure, operating principles, and current trends in the energy industry. This knowledge broadens our professional outlook and helps us apply modern approaches in the power sector”,- the students shared. “We gained valuable experience by combining practical training at a domestic power company with education at a leading European university. This experience will contribute to our professional growth and the development of competencies needed for Kazakhstan’s energy industry”.

“Studying at the University of Genoa is a great opportunity to learn about advanced energy technologies and exchange experience with international students”,- noted Serik Sandibek. “I am very glad to be part of this program.”

Alnur Zinelgabiden added: “Studying in Italy is not only about new knowledge, but also a major life experience. We learned about up-to-date approaches to gas turbine operations and visited laboratories”.

Samruk-Energy JSC, in partnership with Chinese company Energy China, has launched construction of a 300 MW solar power plant with an energy storage system in the Turkestan region.

During a ceremonial event today, a time capsule was placed to symbolize the official start of the future power plant. This project represents one of the company’s key initiatives in renewable energy, aimed at modernizing the national energy sector and enhancing the reliability of electricity supply in Kazakhstan’s southern regions.

The event was attended by Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Board of Samruk-Kazyna JSC; executives from Energy China; H.E. Han Chunlin, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Kazakhstan; and the regional leadership of Turkestan.

On-site, the official commencement of construction was marked by Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Board of Samruk-Energy JSC; Lin Xiao Dan, Chairman of the Board of China Energy Overseas Investment Company; and Nuralhan Kusherov, Mayor of Turkestan region.

The project forms part of Samruk-Energy’s broader program to expand its green generation portfolio. Innovative technologies will be implemented, including next-generation photovoltaic panels with solar tracking mechanisms and energy storage systems, ensuring stable power generation and enhanced transmission efficiency to the grid.

The project is expected to create new jobs, attract investment to the region, and stimulate infrastructure development. Once completed, the solar power plant will be among the largest in Kazakhstan, significantly strengthening the energy balance of the southern regions.

Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, emphasized that the project is an important part of the company’s strategy for a phased transition to low-carbon generation and the development of a modern energy system: "For Samruk-Energy, constructing this plant is not only an investment project but also a contribution to the country’s long-term sustainable development. We are confident that, together with our partners, we will deliver the facility to the highest standards of quality and reliability".

Samruk-Energy JSC held its annual strategic meeting of corporate governance, sustainability, and ESG specialists from across the group of companies.

The event served as a key professional platform for reviewing the outcomes of 2025 and setting priorities for 2026.

Opening the meeting, Nurlan Zhaparkhanov, Managing Director for Legal Support and Asset Management, emphasized the importance of systematic collaboration within Samruk-Energy group, sharing best practices, and enhancing the quality of management processes.

The meeting set the tone for a constructive dialogue, during which common priorities for the coming year were defined and the Group’s commitment to the principles of responsible governance and sustainable growth was reaffirmed.

Discussions focused on occupational health and safety, talent development, increasing environmental responsibility, and further improving corporate processes.

At the conclusion of the meeting, specialists outlined joint initiatives for 2026 aimed at enhancing operational resilience, strengthening inter-company collaboration, and implementing modern management approaches.

Samruk-Energy will continue to foster a culture of open dialogue and professional exchange, shaping a sustainable and effective corporate governance model across the group of companies.