Samruk-Kazyna and SANY Renewable Energy begin assembling 77 MW of wind turbines in Shu
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The Samruk-Kazyna and SANY Renewable Energy joint venture has begun assembling equipment for ten wind turbines with a total capacity of 77 MW in Shu, Kazakhstan. The turbines will be supplied to Italian energy company Eni for a hybrid power plant in Zhanaozen by mid-November 2026.
Key Facts
- The joint venture of Samruk-Kazyna and Chinese SANY Renewable Energy began assembling equipment for 10 wind turbines with a total capacity of 77 MW at its plant in Shu.
- Italian energy company Eni is the first customer under a contract signed in February 2026 and will receive the turbines for a hybrid power plant in Zhanaozen that KazMunayGas is developing.
- By Aug 10, three sets of nacelles and hubs had been delivered to the plant in Shu, with seven more sets expected by the end of August.
- The plant has an annual production capacity of 2 GW and will create about 300 permanent jobs in Jambyl Region.
Assembly and First Order
The joint venture of Samruk-Kazyna and Chinese SANY Renewable Energy began assembling equipment for ten wind turbines with a total capacity of 77 MW at its plant in Shu. The plant operates in the Jibek Joly special economic zone. Technical launch of the plant took place in 2025 with the participation of Kazakhstan's president. Italian energy company Eni became the first customer under a contract signed in February 2026, and the turbines are intended for a hybrid power plant in Zhanaozen that KazMunayGas is developing with Eni. By Aug 10, three sets of nacelles and hubs had arrived at the plant, and seven more sets were due by the end of the month.
Capacity, Jobs and Research
The plant has an annual production capacity of 2 GW of wind turbine equipment and will produce nacelles, hubs and other key components. Samruk-Kazyna board chairman Nurlan Zhakupov said a research center is being created at the plant to develop wind-energy technology expertise in Kazakhstan. The launch of production will provide about 300 permanent jobs in Jambyl Region. The enterprise is also negotiating with international companies on new orders for wind-energy projects in Kazakhstan.
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Samruk-Kazyna and SANY Renewable Energy begin assembling 77 MW of wind turbines in Shu
