
Erlan Aqkenjenov
Profile
Erlan Aqkenjenov is a Kazakh politician currently serving as the Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a position he has held since March 19, 2025. Born in Almaty, he holds degrees from the Adilet Law Academy and Astana International University, with further professional training in energy business management. His extensive career in the oil and gas sector includes leadership roles at KazMunayGas, Chevron Texaco Global Trading, and KMG International. Prior to his current ministerial appointment, he served as the Vice Minister of Energy starting in June 2023.
Details
- Born
- 1979-05-12 · 47 years old
- Birth place
- Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Education
- Adilet Law Academy, Astana International University, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
- Career
- Chief specialist and manager at KazMunayGas Trading House, crude oil trader at Chevron Texaco Global Trading, director at TN KazMunaiGaz Singapore, commercial director at Kazakhoil Aktobe, general director of Rompetrol Bulgaria, Vice Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan



