News Kazakhstan24.12.2025
Qazaq Green Association honors leaders of green energy

QAZAQ GREEN. The Qazaq Green Renewable Energy Association has held its annual awards ceremony recognizing outstanding leaders of the green economy.
The ceremony has become a well-established tradition for Kazakhstan’s renewable energy community, bringing together professionals who are shaping the future of the sector.
The awards celebrate meaningful contributions to the development of renewable energy, long-term commitment to the industry, professional excellence, and active involvement in building a sustainable energy future for Kazakhstan.
This year, the Association presented the following honors:
• Outstanding Renewable Energy Professional
• Distinguished Figure in the Renewable Energy Sector
• Medal for Contribution to the Renewable Energy Sector
Medal for Contribution to the Renewable Energy Sector
The medal was awarded for exceptional achievements in advancing renewable energy in the Republic of Kazakhstan to:
Anatoliy Shkarupa — Member of the Board of Directors, Renewable Energy Association Qazaq Green
Federico Pugliese — Managing Director, Plenitude Kazakhstan
Zhumabay Bakenov — Academician, National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Alibek Abdrakhmanov — Head of Country Operations, Asian Development Bank, Kazakhstan
Taalaibek Ussenaliev — Permitting & Compliance Manager, Plenitude Kazakhstan LLP
Yuliya Kuriy — Managing Director for Hydropower Development and Generation, Qazaq Green Power PLC
Distinguished Figure in the Renewable Energy Sector
The title was conferred in recognition of long-standing service and a substantial contribution to the development of renewable energy in Kazakhstan on:
Baltugan Tazhmakina — Acting Deputy Director, Department of Renewable Energy Development, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Zhanar Zhakupova — Director, Energy Directorate, Eurasian Development Bank
Nikolay Posypanko — Head of the Sustainable Development Center, Eurasian Group LLP
Alexander Gasilov — Head of Energy Strategy and Climate, Eurasian Group LLP
Inna Kim — Deputy Director, Energy System Researchers LLP
Tokan Zhanat — Country General Manager for Kazakhstan, Sany Renewable Energy
Matthew Hsu — Regional Director, Sungrow Renewables
Anton Bachurin — Chief Engineer, KMG Engineering LLP
Aizhan Kassymbekova — Head of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, KMG Engineering LLP
Sansyzbay Maksimgerei — E&I Supervisor, Hi-Tech Group
Shyngys Tattibekov — E&I Supervisor, Hi-Tech Group
Askhat Imanbetov — C&S Supervisor, Hi-Tech Group
Outstanding Renewable Energy Professional
The title was awarded to 25 professionals from across the sector for exemplary performance and contributions to the growth of renewable energy. The recipients represent industrial companies, government agencies, financial institutions, international organizations, and the media.
Women Leaders in Green Energy
A special segment of the ceremony highlighted the vital role of women in advancing renewable energy. The Association presented the following special awards:
• Woman Leader in Renewable Energy
For leadership and a significant contribution to Kazakhstan’s renewable energy sector
Gulzada Shakulikova
• Business Leader
For leadership and contribution to renewable energy development in the private sector
Aida Alzhanova
• Driver of Change
For a positive impact on the transformation of the energy sector
Baltugan Tazhmakina
• Young Leader in Renewable Energy
For personal engagement and contributions to renewable energy projects
Galiya Daniyarova
• Renewable Energy Researcher
For contributions to scientific research in renewable energy
Gulzhanat Gubasheva
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