Samruk-Energy exits Bogatyr Komir, Qatar's Primet LLC to take 65% stake

September 29, 2026 at 09:55 AM1 min

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Samruk-Energy will fully exit Bogatyr Komir, and Qatar's Primet LLC will acquire a 65% stake in the coal producer. The company does not plan layoffs or cuts to domestic coal supplies, and will focus on automation and conveyor technology.

Key Facts

Bogatyr Komir accounts for about 40% of coal mined in Kazakhstan.
The company ships up to 39 train routes per day at peak, each route comprising 62 wagons with a capacity of about 400 tonnes of coal.
In 2026, Bogatyr Komir plans to produce about 45 million tonnes of coal, roughly the same as the previous year.
The capacity of the cyclic-flow conveyor technology is currently 26 million tonnes per year and is planned to reach 30 million tonnes in 2027.

Ownership Change

State-owned Samruk-Energy will fully exit Bogatyr Komir, and Qatar's Primet LLC will acquire a 65% stake after the deal. The transaction value has not been disclosed. Company management does not expect sharp changes in operations, with no layoffs planned and domestic coal supplies to be maintained.

Coal Supply Network

Bogatyr Komir supplies coal to power plants in Astana, Almaty, Pavlodar, Karaganda, Petropavl, Stepnogorsk, Kokshetau, and Ekibastuz. One of the largest consumers is Ekibastuz GRES-1. Currently 77% of shipments go to Kazakhstan and 23% to Russia. General Director Yevgeniy Masternak said power stations are designed for specific fuel, so the supply system cannot be changed quickly even with a new owner.

Production and Technology

The company plans to introduce conveyor technologies and increase production volume, with equipment renewal. The cyclic-flow conveyor system capacity is 26 million tonnes per year and is planned to reach 30 million tonnes in 2027. Average calorific value of Bogatyr Komir coal is about 4,000 kcal/kg, moisture 5%, and ash content about 42.5%.