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Richest Billionaires in Energy Industry (November 17, 2023)

As of November 17, 2023, Low Tuck Kwong has a net worth of US$27.1 billion, making him the wealthiest person in the energy industry. Harold Hamm follows in second place with $25.2 billion, while Leonid Mikhelson ranks third with $24.1 billion, and Vagit Alekperov comes in fourth with $23.7 billion.

The fifth and sixth spots on the list are occupied by Gennady Timchenko, whose net worth is $20.8 billion, and Autry Stephens, whose net worth is $14.8 billion. George Kaiser is placed 7th with a net worth of $14.1 billion. Jeffery Hildebrand ($12.9 billion) occupied the 8th position among the wealthiest people in the energy industry, followed by Mikhail Fridman (No. 9) with $12.8 billion and Sarath Ratanavadi (No. 10, $10.9 billion).

Richest Billionaires in Energy Industry, 2023

  1. Low Tuck Kwong: $27.1 billion
  2. Harold Hamm & family: $25.2 billion
  3. Leonid Mikhelson & family: $24.1 billion
  4. Vagit Alekperov: $23.7 billion
  5. Gennady Timchenko: $20.8 billion
  6. Autry Stephens: $14.8 billion
  7. George Kaiser: $14.1 billion
  8. Jeffery Hildebrand: $12.9 billion
  9. Mikhail Fridman: $12.8 billion
  10. Sarath Ratanavadi: $10.9 billion
  11. Carrie Perrodo & family: $9.5 billion
  12. Daniel Kretinsky: $9.4 billion
  13. Leonid Fedun: $9.0 billion
  14. German Khan: $8.3 billion
  15. Richard Kinder: $7.5 billion
  16. Randa Duncan Williams: $7.3 billion
  17. Dannine Avara: $7.3 billion
  18. Milane Frantz: $7.3 billion
  19. Scott Duncan: $7.3 billion
  20. Ray LeeHunt: $7.2 billion

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