Samruk-Energy JSC has received the highest rating — 5 stars — in the 2025 Annual Reports Ranking of companies, published by the international rating agency RAEX.

This top rating is awarded to reports demonstrating the highest level of disclosure quality and transparency, reflecting the company’s strong corporate governance and openness. Among 393 participating organizations, all reports were evaluated by RAEX based on key criteria, including strategic content, transparency, and the quality of presentation.

Samruk-Energy will continue to develop systematically, enhancing the quality of corporate reporting, expanding ESG disclosures, and increasing transparency in line with the best international sustainable development practices. The company consistently demonstrates its commitment to ESG principles, viewing environmental, social, and governance responsibility as the foundation of its long-term strategy.

Samruk-Kazyna JSC summed up the results of the “Best innovative company – 2025” competition. In the “Best innovator” category, the winner was an employee of Ekibastuz SDPP-2, Dmitry Martynenko, head of the electrical shop laboratory.

Between 2023 and 2025, he implemented 18 technical improvement initiatives that enhanced equipment reliability and streamlined work processes for plant personnel. These include:

       • use of the “Viratron” software suite to record vector diagrams during the start-up tests of units No. 1 and No. 2 after overhaul;
       • introduction of automation for completing daily electrical shop reports;
       • modifications to the signaling scheme for the status of the 500 kV outdoor switchyard circuit breakers;
       • integration of electrical parameters of auxiliary transformers 01T, 02T, and 10T into the OIK-Dispatcher system;
       • modernization of the control scheme for compressor No. 2 of the BVS-ORU (auxiliary systems block of the outdoor switchgear);
       • and other improvements aimed at increasing functionality and enhancing operational responsiveness.

Dmitry Martynenko’s initiatives make a significant contribution to improving the efficiency of operating processes at the plant.

We congratulate our colleague on this achievement and thank him for his contribution to advancing innovation in the energy sector.

Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, held a reporting meeting focused on occupational health and safety, attended by the top executives of the group’s subsidiaries and affiliates.

During the meeting, Duysenbek Shardarbekov, Director of the Occupational Health Department, presented a report on the implementation of the occupational safety action plan of Samruk-Kazyna JSC and provided an update on the current state of health and safety across the group’s enterprises.

Additionally, reports were heard from the top executives of Bogatyr Komir LLP, Ekibastuz SDPP-1 LLP, and Ekibastuz SDPP-2 JSC, with discussions centered on improving occupational safety standards and preventing workplace accidents.

Concluding the meeting, Kairat Maxutov issued a series of specific instructions aimed at further enhancing the effectiveness of measures to reduce workplace injuries.

The Occupational Health Department of Samruk-Energy JSC held an extended meeting with workshop managers and those responsible for the operation of electrical installations at the group’s subsidiaries and affiliates. The discussion focused on enhancing electrical safety across production facilities.

During the meeting, it was emphasized that compliance with electrical safety requirements is a critical component in protecting employees’ lives and health.

“We cannot allow safety to be treated as a formality. Every violation poses a direct risk to employees’ lives. We are strengthening requirements and introducing personal accountability, along with additional control measures to prevent workplace incidents”, - noted Duisenbek Shardarbekov, Director of Occupational Health Department.

Participants reviewed the main causes of electrical incidents and discussed measures to prevent them. Particular attention was given to strengthening managerial responsibility for organizational and technical safety measures, as well as implementing proactive approaches aimed at preventing workplace injuries.

Employee safety remains an unquestionable priority for Samruk-Energy JSC. The company will continue to enhance protective measures to further reduce electrical incidents across its enterprises.

Samruk-Energy JSC held a strategic session on the integration of artificial intelligence across its subsidiaries as part of the “AI Leaders” program.

The event was attended by Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC. The session brought together executives from across Samruk-Energy group and became a key platform for discussing the role of AI in the energy sector.

The main objective of the session was to establish a unified direction for AI-driven initiatives, identify priority areas, and define practical steps for scaling digital solutions across Samruk-Energy group.

As part of Samruk-Energy group’s HR Policy Implementation Plan for 2023–2031, an annual meeting was held between members of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee (NRC) of Samruk-Energy JSC Board of Directors and high-potential employees included in the company’s succession plan and talent pool.

This year’s central theme was Developing strategic thinking, a priority skill for professionals working in a fast-evolving and highly competitive energy sector. In the context of global shifts across the industry—including the transition to sustainable energy sources, digitalization, and climate challenges—the ability to design and execute long-term strategies has become essential for lasting success.

During the event, participants engaged in practical tasks, interactive exercises, and case studies aimed at strengthening strategic thinking capabilities. Discussions emphasized the importance of forward-looking decision-making amid rapidly changing technologies and energy markets.

Participants demonstrated a high level of engagement and a strong interest in the future of the energy industry, underscoring the role of strategic thinking in ensuring the company’s sustainable development.

The meeting featured remarks from NRC members, who shared their insights and strategic perspectives, offering valuable guidance for further professional growth. They expressed confidence in the strong potential of the company’s talent pool and wished participants success on their leadership journey—particularly within the energy sector, which demands agility, innovation, and the ability to navigate global challenges.

As a result of the meeting, participants gained not only theoretical knowledge but also practical tools to strengthen their strategic approach in their professional roles.

Askar Baltabayev, Managing Director for Procurement and Risks at Samruk-Energy JSC, held a review meeting to assess the procurement performance of the group’s subsidiaries and affiliates over the first ten months of the year.

The discussion focused on key procurement metrics, including the achievement of the annual plan, engagement with domestic manufacturers, the share of local content, and the efficiency of procurement activities. Special attention was given to advancing import substitution and expanding the use of offtake contracts as an effective tool to support national producers.

In 2025, the Samruk-Energy group expects to sign contracts for goods worth KZT 199.5 billion, with local content accounting for 74% of the total. These figures demonstrate steady progress in increasing the participation of domestic companies in procurement processes.

Following the meeting, subsidiaries and affiliates were instructed to ensure full compliance with Samruk-Kazyna JSC’s procurement regulations, prioritize domestic manufacturers in procurement activities, and continue efforts to increase the share of local content.

Samruk-Energy remains committed to supporting domestic manufacturers, enhancing procurement transparency, and developing a sustainable supply chain in the energy sector.

According to research conducted by Samruk Research Services (SRS), the social stability index across Samruk-Energy group of companies reached 77% in 2025, representing an 8% increase compared to 2024.

The final SRS index is calculated based on three components:

• engagement index;
• social well-being index;
• social calmness index.

This result reflects a positive trend in labor and social relations within the Company’s group. The increase in the index confirms the effectiveness of measures implemented and the Company’s consistent efforts to enhance social policies and corporate culture.

Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, Kairat Maxutov, held a meeting with the Mayor of Turkestan region, Nuralkhan Kusherov. The meeting focused on key issues and the current status of the 300 MW solar power plant project in Sauran district of Turkestan region.

The project is being implemented under the Agreement between the Governments of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the People’s Republic of China on the Implementation of Renewable Energy Projects, signed in November 2024 on the sidelines of COP29.

The parties discussed progress on the preparation and signing of the EPC contract, which is expected to be finalized by the end of the current year, as well as the ongoing preparatory work at the site.

The strategic importance of the project for the region was noted, including its contribution to increasing the share of renewable energy, creating new jobs, and attracting foreign direct investment.

Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC Kairat Maxutov visited Ekibastuz, where he met with the city mayor, Ayan Beysekin. The sides discussed the progress of the current heating season and Samruk-Energy’s contribution to the city’s social initiatives.

The Chairman then visited the company’s energy assets located in Pavlodar region. During the meeting with the management of Bogatyr Komir LLP, Maxutov instructed the company to ensure stable and reliable coal supplies to power plants across the country. The company presented its comprehensive development program aimed at increasing production capacity in line with the commissioning of new generation facilities.

At Ekibastuz SDPP-2, the Chairman reviewed the progress of the construction of Power Unit No. 3 and received updates from contractors on the status of construction and installation works.

The final stop was the Ekibastuz SDPP-1 named after B. Nurzhanov, where Maxutov held a meeting. The plant’s management reported on the completion of the repair program, ongoing routine and major repairs, as well as investment projects involving the reconstruction and modernization of the fuel supply system and the construction of a new chimney.