At a meeting of the Public Council of Samruk-Kazyna JSC chaired by Bolat Zhamishev, Samruk-Energy and KEGOC presented updates on their preparations for the 2026–2027 autumn-winter period.

Bakytzhan Taubayev, Managing Director of Samruk-Kazyna, noted that the Group’s subsidiaries had come through the previous heating season successfully, with no critical issues affecting electricity or heat supply.

This year, Samruk-Energy JSC has scheduled maintenance on 111 major equipment units across its energy facilities, including 19 major overhauls, five extended overhauls and 87 routine maintenance jobs, said Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC. The work covers power units, boilers, turbines, transmission lines, substations and district heating networks.

The Company also plays a key role in the development of Kazakhstan’s energy sector. Nearly half of the new generating capacity planned by Kazakhstan through 2035 is attributable to Samruk-Energy.

The meeting concluded with an emphasis on the need to complete all preparatory work on schedule and ensure the reliable, uninterrupted operation of energy facilities throughout the heating season.

As part of the state visit of His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik Al Said of Oman to Kazakhstan, Samruk-Energy JSC and O-GREEN signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement. The agreement provides for the joint development of solar and wind power projects with a total installed capacity of approximately 2 GW, with the use of energy storage systems, in Kazakhstan, Central Asia and other international markets.

The agreement was signed by Ansar Aidarov, Chief Investment Officer of Samruk-Energy JSC, and Mustafa Al Hinai, Chief Executive Officer of O-GREEN.

The partnership is aimed at supplying electricity to the wholesale market, industrial consumers and data centers, including through solutions that enable round-the-clock power supply from renewable energy sources.

O-GREEN will contribute to project development and provide technical expertise. Samruk-Energy will facilitate engagement with its subsidiaries, government authorities, the power system operator and potential off-takers in Kazakhstan.

“Kazakhstan has significant potential for further development of renewable energy, and we see growing opportunities in Central Asia and other international markets. The focus should be on projects that are technically sound, commercially viable and aligned with the needs of the power systems in which they are implemented”-, said Ansar Aidarov, Chief Investment Officer of Samruk-Energy JSC.

O-GREEN is the Sultanate of Oman’s global platform for green energy, technology and digital infrastructure, specializing in renewable energy and infrastructure for artificial intelligence.

In Astana, employees of Samruk-Energy JSC joined a citywide clean-up organized as part of the “Samuryqnama: 20 good deeds” initiative, together with employees from across Samruk-Kazyna group of companies.

As part of the environmental initiative, the participants cleared litter from Line Park, helping restore one of the capital’s public spaces.

The clean-up was another joint effort in support of the nationwide “Taza Kazakhstan” campaign, which promotes environmental awareness and a more responsible attitude toward the environment.

Samruk-Energy JSC participated in Digital Bridge 2026, an international technology forum and one of the region’s leading events focused on artificial intelligence and digital technologies. The Company was represented by employees of its AI and Digital Technologies Development Department.

At the panel session “AI in Energy: from infrastructure to an intelligent power system,” the Head of the Digitalization and AI Office at Samruk-Energy JSC spoke on “AI in Power Generation: From data to decision-making,” outlining the Company’s approach to the practical use of artificial intelligence in the energy sector — from analyzing operational data to forecasting, diagnostics and decision support.

The Company’s participation in Digital Bridge provided an opportunity to share Samruk-Energy’s perspective on the technology agenda and highlight its priorities for the development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in the energy sector.

Samruk-Energy JSC participated in a Kazakhstan–UAE business roundtable held at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in Astana. The meeting was attended by UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei and AIFC Governor Renat Bekturov. Samruk-Energy was represented by Chief Investment Officer Ansar Aidarov.

The participants were briefed on the Company’s investment projects. Samruk-Energy is involved in Kazakhstan’s state program to bring new generating capacity online. Its project portfolio includes coal-fired, gas-fired, hydro, wind and solar power plants, which are being developed with partners from the UAE, France, Qatar, China and Russia.

The flagship project under Kazakhstan–UAE energy cooperation is a 1 GW wind farm in Zhambyl region, being developed jointly with Masdar under an intergovernmental agreement. The wind farm will be equipped with a 300 MW / 600 MWh battery energy storage system. The project represents an investment of approximately USD 1.4 billion. Construction has already begun, with commissioning scheduled for October 2029.

The parties also discussed the Company’s plans to expand into international markets, which the Board of Directors has approved as a new area of development. Samruk-Energy is open to considering joint projects with UAE partners, including as a minority investor.

Following the meeting, both sides expressed interest in further expanding their cooperation.

Artificial intelligence is an important part of Samruk-Energy JSC’s digital transformation.

AI solutions are being introduced across several areas, including occupational health and safety, equipment diagnostics, energy infrastructure inspections, and power generation forecasting.

The video shows how artificial intelligence is transforming the way Samruk-Energy JSC’s power facilities operate.

On Digital Literacy Day, specialists from Samruk-Energy JSC’s AI and Digital Technologies Development Department visited School No. 22 in Astana to show teachers how AI can be used in their day-to-day work. The session was part of the “Samuryqnama: 20 good deeds” initiative.

The specialists introduced teachers to artificial intelligence and vibe coding — using AI to create digital products. The teachers then put these tools to work, creating an information resource for young teachers to help them settle into school life.

The session also looked at ways to bring AI into the classroom. Teachers saw an interactive physics lesson featuring digital versions of prominent 20th-century scientists, who share stories about their lives, scientific discoveries and interesting facts.

The training gave teachers a practical look at how today’s AI tools can help them create more engaging, interactive learning materials and explore new ways of working with their students.

At the Kazakhstan–China Investment Forum, Samruk-Energy JSC, China Energy Overseas Investment Company Limited and Sany Renewable Energy Company Limited signed an agreement on the joint development of a project to build wind power plants with a total capacity of 1 GW in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The agreement was signed by Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC; Li Yahong, Vice President of China Energy Overseas Investment Company Limited; and Tang Chao, Deputy General Manager of Sany Renewable Energy Company Limited.

The project will increase electricity generation from renewable energy sources, improve the reliability of electricity supply to the southern regions of the country and contribute to achieving Kazakhstan’s national carbon neutrality goals.

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Samruk-Energy hosted a safety competition for specialists from across its group of companies. The competition brought together employees of subsidiaries working in occupational health, industrial safety and fire safety.

Participants progressed through several rounds, testing their knowledge of safety requirements, risk assessment skills and ability to make sound decisions in a range of workplace situations.

The competition results were as follows:

· 1st place — Oleg Gridnev (Ust-Kamenogorsk HPP LLP);

· 2nd place — Aiman Kunyshpayeva (Ekibastuz SDPP-1 LLP);

· 3rd place — Saken Ausafin (APP JSC).

The competition provided an opportunity for professionals to exchange experience and further develop approaches to maintaining safe working conditions. Samruk-Energy JSC will continue its efforts to prevent workplace injuries, strengthen professional expertise and foster a strong safety culture across the Group.

The Compliance Service of Samruk-Energy JSC delivered a training session at the Company for employees of Samruk-Energy JSC, Kokshetau CHP LLP and Energy Solutions Center LLP. The session focused on changes to the anti-corruption legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan that will come into effect in 2026–2027.

The session covered the key provisions of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan dated June 12, 2026. The new legislation shifts the focus from responding to violations to preventing them. The discussion covered the concepts of personal interest and an expanded definition of related persons, as well as the procedures and deadlines for managing conflicts of interest. The participants were also briefed on a unified procedure for surrendering gifts received in connection with the performance of official duties. Employees were introduced to a digital HR system for checking relationships and affiliations, which will go live on January 1, 2027.

The Compliance Service emphasized that timely disclosure of a personal interest does not constitute a violation; liability arises where such circumstances are concealed. Employees were advised to contact the Compliance Service in advance for clarification if they have any questions.