Erlan Akkenzhenov
Erlan Akkenzhenov has been appointed as the Minister of Energy of Kazakhstan, a position he assumed following his prior role as the Vice Minister of Energy. Born in 1979 in Almaty, he has a solid educational background in law and oil and gas from prestigious institutions. His career spans over two decades, beginning in 2002 with KazMunaiGas, where he held various key positions including Director of Oil and Oil Products Exports. Akkenzhenov has also worked internationally, including in the UK with Chevron Texaco and in Bulgaria with Rompetrol. His experience in the energy sector is extensive, making him a significant figure in Kazakhstan's energy policies and strategies.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | 2 | 7.50 | 0.18% | +10% | 18,776,707 | 36,916 | $180,000 | 354$ |
| Russia | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 141,002 | $1,500,000 | 1,468$ |
| Totals | 3 | 162,880,787 | 177,918 | $1,680,000 | 1,822$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kazakhstan:
Erlan Akkenzhenov, the Minister of Energy, stated that prices for gasoline AI-92, diesel fuel, and liquefied gas will not change until the end of March 2026.
8
Kazakhstan:
Erlan Akkenzhenov announced that prices for AI-92 gasoline, diesel fuel, and liquefied gas will not change until the end of March 2026.
7
Russia:
Erlan Akkenzhenov is the head of the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan and stated that large projects involving LUKOIL are not threatened by US sanctions.
9
Kazakhstan:
Erlan Akkenzhenov is the head of the Ministry of Energy in Kazakhstan.
7
Kazakhstan:
Erlan Akkenzhenov is the Minister of Energy who announced funding for stable heating in Kazakhstan.
5
Kazakhstan:
Erlan Akkenzhenov emphasized the systematic nature of the procurement policy of Samruk-Kazyna.
7
North Macedonia:
Erlan Akkenzhenov is the Minister who discussed energy transition experiences with Sanja Bozinovska.
8
Kazakhstan:
Erlan Akkenzhenov is the Minister of Energy in Kazakhstan who stated that there are no prerequisites for raising fuel prices.
7
Guyana:
Kazakhstan’s newly appointed Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov told Reuters that Kazakhstan will prioritise national interests over those of the OPEC+ group.
7
Guyana:
Kazakhstan’s newly appointed Energy Minister Erlan Akkenzhenov told Reuters that Kazakhstan will prioritise national interests over those of the OPEC+ group.
7