Kazakhstan's energy giants slash jobs in major restructuring move
Two major energy companies in Kazakhstan have confirmed staff reductions as part of restructuring efforts. KEGOC and Samruk-Energo announced layoffs, focusing on administrative and managerial roles. The cuts were designed to streamline operations without disrupting essential services. KEGOC issued redundancy notices to around 39 employees, all based in Astana. The downsizing targeted the executive directorate and its subsidiary, Energoinform. Three managing directors at Energoinform were let go, with the remaining redundancies affecting central administrative offices. Branches and regional offices remained unaffected by the changes.
Samruk-Energo also reduced its workforce under a directive to cut headcount by 10 percent. The layoffs were limited to headquarters, focusing on administrative and managerial staff. The company confirmed that its 19 regional subsidiaries were not impacted.
Both firms stressed that the reductions aimed to maintain the reliability of power stations and other key operations. No technical or operational staff were included in the cuts. The layoffs at KEGOC and Samruk-Energo were confined to administrative roles in central offices. The companies have assured that essential services, including power generation, will continue without interruption. The restructuring reflects broader efforts to optimise staffing levels while preserving operational stability.
