An informal gathering of HR specialists from various subsidiaries of “Samruk-Energy” JSC (including “Alatau Zharyk Company” JSC, “Almaty Power Plants” JSC, “AlmatyEnergoSbyt” LLP, “Shardarinsk HPP” JSC, “Moynak HPP” JSC, and “Samruk Green Energy” LLP) took place in Almaty city.

During this meeting, the HR management of the Fund represented by Karimova E.R., introduced the attendees to the new Human Resources Policy of the Fund. The HR professionals from subsidiaries learned about the policy's new directions, its primary objectives, and the newly established corporate values of the Fund, often referred to as HIT. Representatives from the Fund addressed inquiries from the participants, addressing topics such as PYTP, salary enhancements, moratorium, and related matters.

Additionally, the meeting attendees displayed interest in the innovative offerings of “Samruk Business Academy” PI, as they were presented by its director, Dzhumagazieva Sh.K. These offerings include the HR School, IR School, PR School, among others.

To help subsidiary companies get a better understanding of the latest trends and most effective HR practices, they've been given the opportunity to participate in the annual HR conference. Furthermore, they were proposed a productive collaboration with “Samruk Business Academy” PI.

With the aim of fostering closer collaboration and interaction, at the Fund's initiative, a decision has been made to establish a common chat comprising staff from the subsidiaries and the HR management of the Fund. During an informal meeting held with the HR team from “Samruk-Energy” JSC SA, the Fund's HR management introduced the new HR Policy of the Fund.

"Samruk-Green Energy" LLP, a company within the structure of "Samruk-Energy" JSC has registered its solar power plant in the database of "ECOJER" Association to obtain green electricity certificates known as I-REC.

"Samruk-Green Energy" LLP functions as a company in the renewable energy sector and recognizes how its actions influence the country's economy, natural surroundings, and society. With this primary goal in mind, the company has established an ongoing dedication to sustainable development principles. This dedication supports the advancement of a balanced alignment of stakeholders' concerns and the application of a risk-oriented approach to management. This approach is aimed at achieving lasting value growth and strengthening competitiveness over the long term.

As part of its support for ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) principles, Samruk-Green Energy has registered four stations in the "ECOJER" Association's database to acquire I-REC green electricity certificates.

I-REC certificates validate information about electricity generation from renewable sources and can prove beneficial for both certificate buyers and electricity generators.

 Companies purchasing I-REC certificates can declare a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity production. In turn, organizations producing green electricity gain a new market-based mechanism for financial support.

I-REC certificates are issued based on an international standard developed by The International REC Foundation and are recognized by GHGP, CDP, RE100, ISO, and others.

The Ekibastuz energy complex under "Samruk-Energy" JSC comprises three key players in Kazakhstan's energy sector: "Ekibastuz SDPP-1 named after B. Nurzhanov" LLP,  "Ekibastuz SDPP-2 Station" JSC, and “Bogatyr Komir" LLP.

Recently, Serik Tutebayev, the Chairman of the Board of "Samruk-Energy" JSC, made a business trip to the production sites of these companies.

As the CEO of Kazakhstan's largest electricity holding company, Tutebayev learned about the ongoing operations of these enterprises, assessed the technical condition of the main and supporting equipment within the power plants. Power engineers-experts also engaged in discussions on the power plants' operations during the cold season (the autumn-winter heating period of 2022/2023) and the advancements in investment projects. It's noteworthy that “Samruk-Energy” JSC is in the process of restoring the final of the eight power units at Ekibastuz SDPP-1 and is currently engaged in pre-project activities for the construction of new power units at Ekibastuz SDPP-2.

One of the significant projects includes the upcoming launch this summer of the continuous flow coal mining technology at "Bogatyr" open pit mine under "Bogatyr Komir" LLP. This new technology will elevate the enterprise's designed capacity to 50 million tons of coal annually. Moreover, it will enhance the quality characteristics of the products, ensure precise weighing during coal loading into railway cars, and cut the turnaround time of cars while loading coal by three times.

In February of 2023, the initial phase of the tender for constructing a new combined cycle gas turbine unit as part of Almaty CHP-2 conversion to gas project will conclude. During the same year, a contractor will be chosen for the station, and construction and installation works will commence. By 2025, the reconstruction of Almaty CHP-3 will be finished, including the launch of two combined cycle gas turbine units with a total capacity of 543.6 MW. In December 2023, there are plans to commission the restored power unit No. 1 with a capacity of 500 MW at Ekibastuz SDPP-1, and efforts will persist to expand Ekibastuz SDPP-2 by adding two new power units. Initial pre-project activities for the construction of Ekibastuz SDPP-3 are already in progress.

The meeting in Almaty city, which took place during a business trip by Samruk-Kazyna's Chairman of the Board, Almassadam Satkaliyev, to the facilities of “Samruk-Energy” JSC's Almaty energy complex, centered on the execution of significant energy sector projects.

As per the Fund's CEO, energy sector plays a pivotal role in the nation's economic development. Without sufficient available energy capacity, Kazakhstan cannot advance its industry or other vital sectors of the economy.

During the meeting, the heads of companies within “Samruk-Energy” JSC group, namely “Almaty Power Plants” JSC and “Alatau Zharyk Company” JSC, unveiled an array of ongoing projects in the region. Additionally, representatives from “QazaqGaz” NC” JSC provided updates on the progress of external gas infrastructure construction for Almaty CHP-2 and CHP-3.

Serik Tutebayev, the head of “Samruk-Energy” JSC, highlighted that essential infrastructure projects in the nation's energy sector are unfolding in the Ekibastuz and Almaty energy complexes. Some new facilities are already operational, while others are expected to be completed by 2030. These projects include:

- The rehabilitation of power unit No. 1 at SDPP-1, featuring the installation of new electrostatic precipitators. This endeavor will boost the station's capacity to the planned 4,000 MW, with construction and installation work set to conclude and the unit commissioned in December 2023.

- The expansion and reconstruction of Ekibastuz SDPP-2, incorporating the installation of power unit No. 3. This addition will increase the plant's installed capacity by 636 MW, resulting in an additional 4.8 billion kWh per year. The project is planned to be completed by 2026.

- The expansion and reconstruction of Ekibastuz SDPP-2, involving the installation of power unit No. 4. This initiative will raise the plant's installed capacity by 636 MW, providing an extra 4.8 billion kWh annually. The anticipated implementation period is 2027.

- The expansion and reconstruction of Ekibastuz SDPP-2, incorporating the installation of power units No. 5 and No. 6. This project is expected to be carried out between 2029 and 2030.

- The construction of Ekibastuz SDPP-3, a new plant with an increased capacity of 1200 MW. It will utilize existing infrastructure and employ cutting-edge technologies to reduce emissions into the environment. The timeline for this project is 2028 to 2029.

- The reconstruction of cable networks in Almaty and Almaty region. This project aims to reduce losses in cable lines and minimize emergency shutdowns. It will be implemented in phases until 2030.

- The development of the Shelek energy center's networks. The Almaty region holds significant potential for renewable energy sources, and this initiative will enhance the network economy of the Shelek energy hub to harness the region's renewable energy construction potential. This project is set for implementation in 2025.

- The construction of the counter-regulating Kerbulak HPP on the Ili River, intended to boost the regulating capacity of the Kapshagai HPP from 80 to 150 MW. The implementation period for this project is 2026.

- The modernization of Almaty CHP-2 with a focus on minimizing its environmental impact. The construction of a new facility at the site of the old one will reduce environmental harm in Almaty by transitioning CHP-2 to firing natural gas. An open two-stage international tender has been initiated, and facility agreement has been signed with the EBRD. In April, similar loan agreements are scheduled to be signed with ADB and DBK. The anticipated implementation period is 2026.

- The reconstruction of Almaty CHP-3, based on a CCGT unit, is aimed at increasing the station's capacity to 544 MW. This project involves the installation of combined cycle equipment to partially address the shortage of flexible capacity in the southern region of Kazakhstan, thereby supporting the development of renewable energy in the area. The implementation period is 2025.

- The construction of the "Kokozek" Substation with a connection to the outdoor switchgear of the "Kaskelen" Substation. This project's execution will facilitate the development of the industrial zone in the Karasai district of Almaty region, with a planned completion date in 2023.

In addition to addressing technological, procedural, and financial aspects, the meeting also explored problematic issues and strategies to resolve them. As a result of the meeting, the head of the Fund issued a series of instructions for swift execution.

Ekibastuz SDPP-1 of "Samruk-Energy" JSC concluded the year 2022 with an unprecedented level of electricity generation. According to the results of 2022, Ekibastuz SDPP-1 produced 23.05 billion kWh of electricity. Surpassing the planned target of 22 billion kWh, this achievement stands at an impressive 105%, marking a record in the station's entire operational history.

The successful attainment of this target can be attributed to the diligent and well-coordinated efforts of our operational staff, the effective execution of our annual maintenance campaign, and the consistent implementation of our investment program aimed at capacity restoration and modernization of plant equipment.

“Ekibastuz SDPP-1 named after Bulat Nurzhanov” LLP- a condensing-type thermal power plant with an installed capacity of 4,000 MW, equipped with 8 power units, each with a capacity of 500 MW. Ekibastuz SDPP-1 is under the ownership of “Samruk-Energy” JSC.

"Samruk-Energy" JSC - the largest power holding company in Kazakhstan, with 100% of its shares owned by "Sovereign Wealth Fund "Samruk-Kazyna" JSC. It was established in 2007. The company's primary areas of operation include the production of electricity and heat, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity, as well as coal mining. The holding comprises energy and coal enterprises, including  "Ekibastuz SDPP-1" LLP, “Ekibastuz SDPP-2 Plant" JSC, "Bogatyr Komir" LLP, "Almaty Power Plants" JSC, "Moynak HPP" JSC, “Shardarinsk HPP" JSC, among others.

"Samruk-Energy" JSC has commenced participation in the centralized electricity auctions hosted on the “KOREM” JSC platform since January 2023 in order to implement the National Project for entrepreneurship development spanning from 2021 to 2025, as per the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan's Decree No. 728 issued on October 12, 2021. This project involves selling a portion of our electricity capacity through centralized auctions.

Detailed information for potential bidders can be accessed on “KOREM” JSC website via the provided links: www.korem.kz, https://trade.korem.kz/

Today, at the Ekibastuz coal open-pit mine, operated by the largest coal mining company in the country, “Bogatyr Komir” LLP, a pilot operation of cyclic-flow technology for coal mining and transportation (CFT) was initiated.

“Bogatyr Komir” has commenced the development of the CFT project as far back as 2014, signing a contract with ThyssenKrupp for equipment manufacturing and supply. The active phase of project implementation began in 2020.In the process of constructing the facility, an intricate system of conveyors, stretching over a total length of 11.5 kilometers, was erected, along with the installation of four crushers, two stackers-reclaimers, two blending loaders, and an automated coal loading station for wagons.

As part of the extensive cyclic-flow complex construction, over 40,000 reinforced concrete structures were utilized, alongside metal structures and equipment weighing more than 15,000 tons, all encompassing an area of 174,000 square meters.

A total of 430 employees from Kazakh contracting companies and 30 German specialists were engaged in the construction of CFT facilities during a three-year period.

Even amid the challenges posed by the pandemic and quarantine restrictions, including border closures and worker isolation, as well as logistical difficulties, the construction pace remained unaltered.

As of the close of 2022, the CFT project implementation reached its concluding phases. Today, the initial coal tons, having traversed the primary technological stages of the complex from crushing to wagon loading, were dispatched via train to the CHP-2 in Astana city. The full completion of the "Cyclic-flow technology of coal mining at the Bogatyr open-pit mine" project and the facility's commissioning are scheduled for the summer of 2023.

During the trial run of the CPT, there are still tasks ahead, including equipment configuration, establishment of quality control systems, coal blending, measuring the weight and proportioning of railcars, dust suppression systems, and ensuring seamless automated interaction of the complex with robotic tractors and automatic dispatcher control system (ADCS) previously implemented at the enterprise. This enables the creation of a unified information environment encompassing "Excavator - Dump Truck - CFT" / "Excavator Operator - Driver - CFT Operator - Mining Dispatcher."

The primary significance of the CFT project for “Bogatyr Komir” LLP and the Republic of Kazakhstan's economy lies in modernizing the aging core technological equipment to guarantee a steady coal supply to power plants. Additionally, it ensures the efficient extraction of coal reserves from a depth of 230 meters, a task unattainable with the previous railway technology.

Works on transfer to gas and complete retrofit of one of the largest thermal power plants in Kazakhstan - Almaty CHP-2 have reached the stage of practical implementation. The issues related to the sources of financing for the project were resolved after an international tender for the construction of a gas station announced in October.

Today, November 25, 2022, in Almaty, the Facility Agreement for financing the project “Modernization of Almaty CHP-2 with minimization of environmental impact” was signed between “Almaty Power Plants” JSC (APP), the owner of the station, and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). The amount of the deal is 130 bn. tenge.

During the event, an Agreement of Intent on provision of financing for the project was signed between APP and the Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK).

Works on construction of a new gas station at the site next to the old CHP-2 is planned with the involvement of funds from the syndicate, leading international and Kazakh banks - the EBRD, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Development Bank of Kazakhstan (DBK). The project will be financed in the national currency - in tenge, with a floating interest rate pegged to TONIA (Tenge Overnight Index Average).

The project is implemented with the support of “Samruk-Kazyna” Fund” JSC. The Sovereign Wealth Fund will provide its corporate guarantee, which, according to experts, helps to minimize risks and improve lending terms, and the agreement itself provides the project with long-term financing.

The facility agreement was signed by Yerlan Kirkimbaev, “APP” JSC Chairman of the Board, and Aida Sitdikova, Director of the Energy Department for the Eurasia, Middle East and Africa regions of the EBRD. The document signing event was held with the participation of representatives of the EBRD, DBK, “Samruk-Energy” JSC, “APP” JSC, Almaty city mayor administration.

Serik Tutebayev, the Chairman of the Board of “Samruk-Energy” JSC, noted that a lot of work had been done to arrange financing, including environmental impact assessment in accordance with international standards and assessment of applicable technologies, considering world experience. “The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan, “Samruk-Kazyna” Fund and “Samruk-Energy” JSC focus efforts on the development of Almaty mega city. In addition to the modernization of the Almaty CHP-2, in order to improve the environmental situation and further develop renewable energy facilities in the Almaty energy hub, we are also implementing the project “Construction of a 545 MW gas station with a combined cycle” on the territory of Almaty CHP-3. This facility will be put into operation in 2025 and will significantly reduce the shortage of maneuvering capacity in this region, Serik Tutebayev said.

According to the EBRD Vice President Alain Pilloux, the bank expects climate and green finance to account for more than half of the EBRD's annual investments by 2025. “This is a great example of a green project that will improve the air quality in Almaty, the quality of life of the local population and bring Kazakhstan closer to complying with the Paris Agreement and its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060,” said the EBRD representative.

As a reminder, earlier, on October 27, 2022, the EBRD announced the launch of a two-stage open international tender, which is conducted in accordance with the rules of an international financial institution. The technical specification for the selection of an EPC contractor and the draft EPC contract were developed according to the FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) Yellow Book. Acceptance of applications from potential contractors for the supply of equipment, design, and construction of a new gas station at the site of Almaty CHP-2 within the first stage will last until December 15, 2022.

The project "Modernization of Almaty CHP-2 with minimization of environmental impact" involves the construction of a new station using gas turbine technologies with a capacity of up to 600 MW at the site of Almaty CHP-2. The deadline for full commissioning is December 2026. The project aims to reduce the negative environmental impact of the station on Almaty city’s environment by switching the station to firing natural gas, as well as providing consumers in Almaty city and the Almaty region with a reliable and uninterrupted supply of heat and electricity in accordance with load schedules.

Based on expert estimates, the plant’s gasification project meets the most stringent requirements of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the European Union. These compliances will reduce emissions of harmful substances from CHP plants by 93%; eliminate particulate matters and sulfur oxides from emissions, create and dispose ash and slag waste; will provide noiseless operation of the units. All this together should reduce the area of ​​influence of the plant on the environment and residents of Almaty mega city.

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Today, 06.10.2022, Serik Tutebayev was appointed Chairman of the Management Board of “Samruk-Energy” JSC by the resolution of the Management Board of SWF “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC.

The new head of the company was introduced to the team today by Almassadam Satkaliyev, “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC Chairman of the Board.

Tutebaev Serik Suinbekovich was born in 1958 in Alma-Ata city.

He graduated from Almaty Energy Institute with a major in Thermal Power Plants and Almaty Institute of Energy and Communications with a major in Economics and Management at Fuel and Energy Sector Enterprises.

He began his career in 1981 as an assistant to the head expert of the commissioning department of SredneAzEnergoMontazh.

Then he worked as an Engineer of the Department of Occupational safety and Environmental Protection of the Almaty Energy University.

At the Almaty CHP-2, he worked his way up from a turbine equipment supervisor to the Chief Engineer and the Managing Director of the plant.

Over the years, he worked as Deputy Chairman of the Board of  "Almaty Power Plants" JSC, Head of the Department of Energy and Public Utilities of Almaty city, Deputy Chairman of the Board for Production of  "SEVKAZENERGO" JSC.

Since 2014 – He has worked as a Head of "Generation" Department at "Samruk-Energy" JSC and later he became the Managing Director for Production and Asset Management of "Samruk-Energy" JSC.

He has worked as the Chairman of the Management Board of “Samruk-Energy” JSC since June 2022.

He is an honored power engineer of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

“Samruk-Energy” JSC is the largest power holding company in Kazakhstan, 100% owned by “Samruk-Kazyna” SWF” JSC. It was established in 2007. Key  business lines are  electricity and heat production; transmission, distribution and sale of electricity, power coal mining. The Company was established in 2007, “Samruk-Kazyna” SWF” JSC holds 100% of shares.  The holding company comprises energy and coal enterprises, including “Ekibastuz SDPP-1” LLP, “Ekibastuz SDPP-2 Plant” JSC, “Bogatyr Komir” LLP, “Almaty Power Plants” JSC, “Moynak HPP” JSC, “Shardarinsk HPP” JSC, etc.

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A new 60 MW wind power plant (WPP) has been commissioned in Kazakhstan. The energy facility was built in the Yenbekshikazakh district of the Almaty region in the so-called Shelek corridor, a unique region for the development of renewable energy potential.

The cost of the project is 37.4 bn. tenge. The new station includes 24 wind turbines, each with a nominal capacity of 2.5 MW. Moreover, a substation, the accompanying infrastructure, as well as overhead power lines were installed in the plant. The plant was built using equipment from GoldWind, one of the world's leading manufacturers of wind turbines.

The new wind farm will generate 225.7 million kWh of electricity annually. In addition to operating characteristics, the project is crucial for the region because of its environmental component. The construction and launch of the power plant will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 206 thousand tons, and will also replace about 89 thousand tons of reference fuel per year.

The project was implemented by the Kazakh electric power holding “Samruk-Energy” JSC in partnership with the Chinese corporation Power China and is a successful example of international cooperation in the power sector.

The ceremony of launching a new wind farm in the Shelek corridor was held with the participation of the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Mayor of Almaty Region, the head of Samruk-Kazyna Fund, representatives of the Chinese Consulate General in the Republic of Kazakhstan, Power China Corporation, “Samruk-Energy” JSC, “Energia Semirechya” LLP ".

The online teleconference project was launched by Bolat Akchulakov, the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and Almassadam Satkaliyev, the Chairman of the Board of “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC

As part of the wind farm commissioning activities, a Memorandum of Cooperation was signed between “Samruk-Kazyna” JSC and Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd. The document says that the second phase of the project is planned to be implemented with the expansion of the station and an increase in its capacity to 300 MW.

The head of the Samruk-Kazyna Fund expressed gratitude to all participants in the project implementation. Addressing the Chinese partners, he noted that over the years of independence, our countries have managed to achieve a level of strategic partnership and alliance based on a solid foundation of peoples' friendship and mutual trust. “I am sure that the WPP project in the Shelek corridor will become another example of a successful partnership with China in the current relevant issue of ensuring energy security and developing alternative energy sources. The 60 MW power plant with further expansion to 300 MW will provide clean electricity to the south-eastern regions of Kazakhstan,” Almassadam Satkaliyev noted.

At the stage of construction of a new power facility, 300 people were provided with jobs. 14 specialists were trained and employed for further operation of the station.

As the experts of “Samruk-Energy” JSC noted, despite the energy capacities currently operating in Almaty and the region - Almaty CHP, Kapshagay and Almaty Cascade HPPs, Zhambyl GRES, as well as Issyk, Moynak, Kataral, Taldykorgan HPPs - the region is energy deficient and has not sufficient own fuel resources. Due to the lack of generating capacities, the region's need for electricity is covered by its own energy sources only by 50%. The deficit is made up of external energy producers (from the northern regions of the republic, Zhambyl GRES, and Kyrgyzstan).

According to Serik Tutebayev, acting Chairman of the Board of “Samruk-Energy” JSC, the company places an emphasis on the development of renewable energy. The energy holding currently operates 5 renewable energy facilities - solar, wind power plants, and small hydroelectric power plants. The generation of electricity by these renewable energy facilities in January-July 2022 amounted to 206.6 million kWh, which is 8.9% higher compared to the same period in 2021.

“There are many natural opportunities to produce green electricity in the Almaty region. In addition to the potential of solar and wind, Samruk-Energy focuses on the development of hydropower, as evidenced by the completed projects for the construction of the Moynak HPP and the retrofit of the Shardarinsk HPP. The company's portfolio includes several projects for the construction of new hydroelectric power plants. In particular, the construction of a counter-regulating Kerbulak HPP on the Ili River with a capacity of 40 MW, which will make it possible to equalize uneven weekly-daily releases of the Kapshagay HPP and transfer the station to cover peak loads using all available capacity.

Furthermore, the company is carrying out pre-project activities on the construction of HPP-29 on the Shelek River in order to create a source of electricity for supply to the scarce energy system of the Almaty region. In the long term, it is planned to implement a project for the reconstruction and modernization of the AlES HPP cascade in the Almaty region. The project will enable to effectively use of the hydro-technical resources of the Bolshaya Almatinka River, increasing the generation of electricity at the reconstructed HPP-1 and HPP-2,” said the head of “Samruk-Energy” JSC.

In total, according to the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, as of July 2022, 142 renewable energy facilities are operating in Kazakhstan. Since the beginning of the year, 8 facilities with a total capacity of 322 MW have been put into operation in Kazakhstan. 13 facilities with a total installed capacity of 153 MW are planned to be commissioned by the end of 2022.