An official ceremony marking the start of construction has been held in the Pavlodar region for a 1 GW wind power plant — set to become the largest in Kazakhstan and across the CIS. The project is being implemented by Samruk-Energy JSC in partnership with State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) and is intended to advance renewable energy development in Kazakhstan, as well as strengthen strategic cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People’s Republic of China.
A ceremonial time capsule was laid in the Pavlodar region, symbolizing the project’s transition to the implementation and construction phase. The event brought together representatives of government authorities, national companies, and international partners.
Remarks were delivered via videoconference by Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna JSC; H.E. Han Chunlin, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Kazakhstan; and Chen Haibin, Vice President of State Power Investment Corporation. The speakers highlighted the project’s importance for strengthening energy security, supporting economic decarbonization, and attracting investment into green energy.
The official launch of construction at the project site took place with the participation of Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC; Asain Baikhanov, Mayor of Pavlodar region; and Shou Rufeng, Chairman of the Management Board of SPIC Green Energy.
“The implementation of this large-scale renewable energy project will make a significant contribution to enhancing the resilience of the power system and achieving Kazakhstan’s strategic objectives for the development of a green economy”- said Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC.
The project includes the construction of a 300 MW energy storage system, which will enhance the reliability of power supply and improve the efficiency of integrating renewable energy into the grid. Total investment is estimated at approximately USD 1.2 billion. The wind power plant is scheduled to be commissioned in 2029.
