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Richest Billionaires in Energy Industry (September 08, 2023)

As of September 08, 2023, Low Tuck Kwong has a net worth of US$26.1 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the energy industry. Leonid Mikhelson follows in second place with $21.6 billion, while Vagit Alekperov ranks third with $20.5 billion, and Harold Hamm comes in fourth with $20.2 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Gennady Timchenko, whose net worth is $18.5 billion, and Autry Stephens, whose net worth is $14.8 billion. George Kaiser is placed 7th with a net worth of $14.0 billion. Mikhail Fridman ($12.6 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the energy industry, followed by Jeffery Hildebrand (No. 9) with $11.6 billion and Sarath Ratanavadi (No. 10, $11.0 billion).

Richest Billionaires in Energy Industry, 2023

  1. Low Tuck Kwong: $26.1 billion
  2. Leonid Mikhelson & family: $21.6 billion
  3. Vagit Alekperov: $20.5 billion
  4. Harold Hamm & family: $20.2 billion
  5. Gennady Timchenko: $18.5 billion
  6. Autry Stephens: $14.8 billion
  7. George Kaiser: $14.0 billion
  8. Mikhail Fridman: $12.6 billion
  9. Jeffery Hildebrand: $11.6 billion
  10. Sarath Ratanavadi: $11.0 billion
  11. Carrie Perrodo & family: $10.0 billion
  12. Daniel Kretinsky: $9.2 billion
  13. German Khan: $8.2 billion
  14. Leonid Fedun: $8.0 billion
  15. Pei Zhenhua: $8.0 billion
  16. Richard Kinder: $7.4 billion
  17. Randa Duncan Williams: $7.4 billion
  18. Dannine Avara: $7.4 billion
  19. Milane Frantz: $7.4 billion
  20. Scott Duncan: $7.4 billion

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