The Abay region's fire victims received 200 million tenge from Samruk-Kazyna Group. Nurlan Zhakupov, the head of the Fund, announced this on his Twitter account.

“The Abay region is experiencing devastating forest fires, and the entire nation of Kazakhstan is concerned for its citizens there. The head of the state has instructed to provide comprehensive assistance to the citizens. As a sovereign wealth fund, we cannot remain indifferent to this disaster”, -  wrote Nurlan Zhakupov on Twitter.

The funds will be directed towards aiding the residents of evacuated settlements and supporting the specialists involved in firefighting and its aftermath. The amount will be disbursed through the corporate charitable fund, Samruk-Kazyna Trust.

A Credit Agreement was signed between the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and “Almaty Power Plants” JSC (APP), a company within the Kazakhstani power holding company, “Samruk-Energy” JSC, today in Astana.  The document aims to finance the project "Modernization of Almaty CHP-2 with reduction of impact on the environment," which has now entered the practical implementation stage.

The event was attended by Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Board of “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC, Masatsugu Asakawa, President of ADB, and Serik Tutebayev, Chairman of the Board of “Samruk-Energy” JSC.  The loan agreement totaling 98 billion tenge was signed by Yerlan Kirkinbayev, Chairman of the Board of “APP” JSC and Shantanu Chakraborty, Director of the Private Sector Infrastructure Projects Department for South, Central, and West Asia at ADB.

For “APP” JSC, the owner of Almaty CHP-2, ADB stands as the third financial partner to sign a Credit Agreement for the implementation of the project. Previously, corresponding financing agreements for the construction of a new gas station in Almaty city near the old CHP-2 were signed with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK).

According to Yerlan Kirkinbayev, the head of APP, signing the loan agreement with ADB resolves all financing issues related to the project. The CHP-2 will undergo complete conversion to natural gas, discontinuing the use of coal as fuel.

The project for the modernization and conversion of Almaty CHP-2 to gas is being implemented with the support of “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC. As part of the signing of the credit agreement between APP and ADB, a Guarantee Agreement was signed between “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC and ADB. According to experts from the Kazakhstani Fund, the signed document will minimize risks and improve the conditions for project financing.

As a reminder, previously, following a two-stage open international tender conducted in accordance with international standards and EBRD rules, the contractor for the construction of a new gas turbine power plant was determined to be a consortium of three prominent Chinese companies specializing in energy projects. In late May of the current year,  "APP" JSC entered into an EPC contract with the winning consortium for the complete execution of the project, including engineering, equipment supply, construction, installation, commissioning, and operation.

In addition to the modernization of Almaty CHP-2, APP's project portfolio includes the construction of a 545 MW combined-cycle gas power plant at  the site of Almaty CHP-3, the reconstruction of Almaty CHP-1 with the construction of ССGT unit with a capacity of up to 250 MW. Furthermore, we have initiated the development of projects for the modernization of Kapchagay HPP with the construction of a counter-regulator on the Ili River and the reconstruction of HPP Cascade.

In April 2023, changes were made to the "Power industry" law in Kazakhstan, introducing the "Single Buyer" target market model for centralized electricity purchase and sale, along with a real-time balancing electricity market.

The Ministry of Energy is currently working on appropriate amendments to the by-laws.

In response, a two-day working meeting was held on May 25-26, 2023 in Almaty city, at “AlmatyEnergoSbyt” LLP office. Representatives from the Head office, “Samruk-Energy” JSC, “Ekibastuz SDPP-1 named after B. Nurzhanov” LLP, “Ekibastuz SDPP-2 Plant” JSC, “Almaty Power Plants” JSC, “Moynak HPP” JSC, “Samruk Green Energy” LLP, “Alatau Zharyk Company” JSC, “AlmatyEnergoSbyt” LLP, “Shardarinsk HPP” JSC, “First Wind Power Plant” LLP, and “Qazaq Green Power” LLP arrived to take part in the development, review, and discussion of by-laws.

The adopted amendments to the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On power industry," which regulate the transition to the new target market model "Single Purchaser," involving centralized purchase and sale of electricity, and the operation of the balancing electricity market in real-time mode from July 1, 2023, were considered during the working meeting.

Additionally, discussions were held about the possibility of creating a balance provider, responsible for financial settlements in the balancing electricity market for both its own imbalances and those of other electricity market participants.

During the course of the working meeting, participants further engaged in discussions regarding the market changes associated with the implementation of the Single Purchaser and the balancing electricity market in the RK. Additionally, they addressed the modifications to the Rules governing the provision of services by the system operator and the organization and operation of the market for system and auxiliary services.

The working meeting proved to be effective, with consultations aimed at preparing for outreach campaigns to regions between May 29 and June 13, 2023, involving “KEGOC” JSC, “KECMO” JSC, and “SFC” LLP, to ensure information dissemination among entities of the wholesale electricity market. A list of questions and proposals for draft laws and regulations regarding the Single Buyer and the balancing electricity market was also compiled.

Samruk-Energy green assets are capturing attention at the Astana International Forum.

The Astana International Forum, held in Astana on June 8-9, is witnessing active participation from “Samruk-Energy” JSC, which is a part of “Samruk-Kazyna” Sovereign Wealth Fund's portfolio companies. It actively showcases its "green" assets, emphasizing its commitment to environmental sustainability and the advancement of renewable energy sources.

At the Astana International Forum, “Samruk-Energy” JSC is highlighting noteworthy assets such as the Moynak HPP, Kapshagay HPP, Shardarinsk HPP, along with “First Wind Power Plant” LLP (WPP), “Energia Semirechia” LLP (WPP), “Samruk-Green Energy” LLP (SPP, WPP) others.

“Samruk-Energy” JSC is proud of its accomplishments in green energy production. In 2022, these renewable energy facilities generated a total of 417.5 mln. kWh, surpassing the previous year's results by 28.3% (325.3mln. kWh).

Significantly, “Samruk-Energy” JSC holds a substantial market share in Kazakhstan's clean electricity sector. In 2022, the company's share accounted for 8.3% of the country's total renewable energy generation, confirming its leading role in the development of green energy and its commitment to reducing the carbon footprint and ensuring environmental sustainability in Kazakhstan.

“Samruk-Energy” JSC will continue to invest in innovative and environmentally friendly solutions, contributing to the diversification of Kazakhstan's energy sector and supporting the achievement of long-term climate goals.

 "Development Bank of Kazakhstan" JSC (hereinafter referred to as "DBK" or the "Bank") has entered into a credit line agreement with "Almaty Power Plants" JSC (hereinafter referred to as "APP"), a company within the structure of power holding company "Samruk-Energy" JSC. The financial resources, allocated alongside other creditors such as the Asian Development Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, will be utilized for the modernization of CHP- 2 named after Zhakutov in Almaty.

Upon completion of the project, scheduled for the end of 2026, the installed electric capacity of the power plant's equipment will increase from 510 MW to 600 MW, while the thermal capacity will reach 957 Gcal.

Simultaneously, transitioning the power plant to a more environmentally friendly fuel source – natural gas instead of coal – will reduce the station's adverse impact on the environment. This shift will completely eliminate emissions of sulfur dioxide and ash into the atmosphere, and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions will be reduced by one and a half times.

"Although APP is a quasi-state company, DBK became involved in the project for two reasons. Firstly, there is co-financing involving international financial institutions. Secondly, the project aligns with ESG principles, reducing the power plant's environmental footprint while enhancing the reliability of energy supply to the Almaty metropolitan area. The environmental agenda of this project played a significant role in our decision to provide financing," commented Marat Elibayev, Deputy Chairman of the Board at DBK.

As emphasized by Asel Arginbayeva, Managing Director for Economy and Finance at APP, "We are systematically progressing through the stages of preparing for the implementation of the aforementioned project. The signing of today's agreement is an important step in advancing the project, particularly in terms of commencing construction within the set timeframe. We are embarking on a new stage of collaborative work."

The credit agreement was signed by Asel Arginbayeva, Managing Director for Economy and Finance at APP, and Marat Talgatovich Elibayev, Deputy Chairman of the Board at DBK.

"Samruk-Energy" JSC successfully underwent its initial certification audit for compliance with the requirements of five international standards.

The corporate governance system of "Samruk-Energy" JSC has been certified by meeting the criteria of the following international standards:

- ISO 9001 "Quality Management Systems";

- ISO 45001 "Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems";

- ISO 50001 "Energy Management Systems";

- ISO 14001 "Environmental Management Systems";

- ISO 37001 "Anti-Bribery Management Systems".

This marks one of the initial instances of group certification within the energy sector across these five international standards.

The certification audit was conducted by the independent international conformity assessment body, MS Certification Services, with the participation of world-class auditors, led by Mr. A.K. Garg.

The audit encompassed the assets of the company group, including: "Ekibastuz SDPP-1 named after B. Nurzhanov" LLP, "Ekibastuz SDPP-2 Plant" JSC, "Almaty Power Plants" JSC, "Moynak HPP" JSC, "Samruk Green Energy" LLP, "Alatau Zharyk Company" JSC, "AlmatyEnergoSbyt" LLP , "Shardarinsk HPP" JSC,  "First Wind Power Plant" LLP, and "Samruk-Energy" JSC’s head office.

The corporate governance system was implemented to facilitate effective and transparent management of "Samruk-Energy" JSC company group's operations. It aligns with the concept of sustainable development and encompasses interconnected domains, such as quality management, health and safety at work, environmental protection, energy efficiency, anti-corruption, and fraud prevention.

Collectively, these efforts will ultimately elevate the functioning of the unified corporate governance system to a higher quality level, while also enhancing the operational efficiency of the companies.

“Samruk-Energy” JSC is the largest power holding company in Kazakhstan, with 100% of its shares owned by  "Sovereign Wealth Fund "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC. Established in 2007, it operates in various sectors. Its primary activities include the production of electricity and heat, transmission, distribution, and sales of electricity, as well as the extraction of thermal coal. The holding encompasses power generation and coal enterprises, including entities like "Ekibastuz SDPP-1", "Ekibastuz SDPP-2 Plant" JSC, "Bogatyr Komir" LLP, "Almaty Power Plants" JSC, "Moynak HPP" JSC,  "Shardarinsk HPP" JSC, and more.

To explore the potential for entering into a contract regarding the purchase and sale of electricity, the Partnership arranged a visit for “Kazakh-French Enterprise “KATCO” LLP representatives. The visit took place on April 25, 2023, and included tours of a 1 MW solar power plant in Almaty and a 5 MW wind power plant in Nurly rural area in Enbekshikazakh district.

During the visit, Mr. Temirbaev N.S., Deputy General Director for Production - Chief Engineer, and Mr. Aubakirov E.E., Engineer of RES and HSE, acquainted the staff of “Kazakh-French Enterprise “KATCO” LLP with the operational aspects of these power plants. Furthermore, discussions were held regarding the potential for enhanced mutual collaboration in the realm of sustainable energy.

Author: Bektasov Dias-Esimzhan Baurzhanuly, senior manager of Production Efficiency Department, "Samruk-Energy" JSC.

To mitigate the adverse environmental impact, a need arises for equipment modernization and incorporation of contemporary technologies into new investment ventures. An all-encompassing strategy is vital for fostering an environmentally conscious culture. "Samruk-Energy" JSC is dedicated to the advancement and implementation of state-of-the-art technologies, including emission-capturing technologies.

On August 25, 2022, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between “ESDPP-1” LLP and “Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power Environmental Solutions, LTD”. The aim is a collaborative exploration of MEEP (Moving Electrode Electrostatic Precipitator) technology's application. This innovative technology facilitates the reduction of particulate matter emissions in line with European standards.

“Samruk-Energy” JSC anticipates that MEEP technology will enhance the performance of the existing electrostatic precipitators at ESDPP-1 power plant. To initiate this study, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power Environmental Solutions, LTD dispatched experts to inspect the current electrostatic precipitators at SDPP-1 power plant from April 11 to 15 of this year.

Initial assessments of the installed electrostatic precipitators at ESDPP-1 indicate that an equivalent reduction in ash concentration output could be achieved by incorporating 2 MEEP fields alongside the reconstruction of 3 existing electric fields.

Furthermore, “Samruk-Energy” JSC is engaged in collaboration with the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power Environmental Solutions, LTD group concerning Total Air Quality Control System (AQCS) initiatives, encompassing sulfur (DeSOx) and nitrogen oxides (DeNOx) reduction.

“Samruk-Energy” JSC is committed to further concerted actions aimed at diminishing environmental impact, working closely with the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Power Environmental Solutions, LTD group.

The electric power enterprises within Almaty energy complex of “Samruk-Energy” JSC are concluding the autumn-winter heating period of 2022-2023.

Throughout this season, the power stations ensured an uninterrupted supply of heat and electricity to the residents of Almaty city and Almaty region. However, the accidents that occurred during the winter at thermal power plants and heating networks in various cities of the country are increasingly causing concerns among power engineers at Samruk-Energy.

As highlighted by “Almaty Power Plants” JSC (APP), despite the challenging autumn and winter conditions, the company's enterprises delivered heat in its entirety as per consumer demand. Approximately 20 boiler units and 13 steam turbines remained operational. Within this period, a total of 2.9 billion kWh of electricity and about 4.7 million Gcal of heat were generated.

The energy transmission company “AZhC” JSC performed works on over 2,000 km of overhead and cable lines, conducted repairs on more than 900 power transformers and substation equipment, and rehabilitated over 70 power facilities. The dedication of the company's employees contributed to the reliable operation of power plants and the maintenance of power line capacity.

Concurrently, specialists from Almaty energy complex of “Samruk-Energy” JSC are increasingly expressing concerns due to the mounting issues connected to the slow pace of commissioning new capacities and the diminishing safety margin of existing generation sources. Presently, the degree of wear of primary equipment at “APP” JSC stations stands at 78.7%.

According to industry experts, energy-producing organizations in Kazakhstan are facing financial shortages for capital repairs, ash dump construction, and the modernization, expansion, and renewal of critical assets. The current geopolitical circumstances worldwide, resulting in the disruption of historically established technological ties with manufacturers of generating equipment, are exacerbating this situation. Ultimately, this contributes to escalated costs for energy-producing entities. For instance, the cost of pipes for steam boilers and pipelines has surged by 236% in a span of two years.

Despite these challenges, the power engineers within “Samruk-Energy” JSC group of companies continue to fulfill their commitments to suppliers by providing uninterrupted heat and electricity. During the well-known crisis situations involving heat sources last winter in several cities of the country, specialists from the companies under the power holding company's umbrella assisted in resolving accidents and conducting technical inspections of energy sources and heating plants in Ekibastuz, as well as at Karaganda CHP-1, CHP-3, Karaganda GRES-1, CHP- 2 in  Temirtau city, and Balkhash TPP. "Samruk-Energy" JSC has initiated the development of a feasibility study for construction of CHP-3 in Semey city.

Information for potential suppliers.

“Samruk-Energy” JSC informs that on March 20, 2023, the Commission of the Fund for Preliminary Qualification Selection approved the category "Implementation of a large-scale investment project for the turnkey construction of a natural gas-based power plant for generation of electricity and heat" which is being procured among qualified potential suppliers.  "Almaty Power Plants" JSC acts as the project owner.

To participate in the preliminary qualification selection, it is necessary to register on the electronic procurement portal of  “SWF "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC at zakup.sk.kz and submit an application for the chosen category. The preliminary qualification of potential suppliers is conducted by the Qualification authority represented by "Samruk-Kazyna Contract" LLP.

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