Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud
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| Name | Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud |
| Native name | عبد العزيز بن سلمان آل سعود |
| Birth date | 1960s |
| Birth place | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Occupation | Politician, Energy executive |
| Office | Minister of Energy |
| Term start | 2019 |
| Predecessor | Khalid al-Falih |
| Parents | Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud |
Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud is a Saudi royal and energy executive who has served as Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy since 2019. He is a member of the House of Saud and a son of King Salman; his career spans roles at Saudi Aramco, the Saudi Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, and multilateral energy fora. Abdulaziz has been a central actor in OPEC negotiations, Saudi–Russian energy diplomacy, and domestic reforms linked to Vision 2030.
Early life and education
Born in Riyadh into the House of Saud, Abdulaziz was raised during the reign of King Faisal and the later ascension of King Fahd. He studied petroleum engineering and related subjects at institutions associated with international oil training, including courses connected to King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and technical programmes often attended by executives from Saudi Aramco and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. During his formative years he developed ties with figures from OPEC delegations, International Energy Agency, and oil ministries of Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
Career in the oil industry
Abdulaziz’s early professional experience was rooted in operational and managerial roles at Saudi Aramco, where he worked alongside executives involved in projects with ExxonMobil, BP, Shell, and TotalEnergies. He later held posts at the Saudi Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, interfacing with delegations from Venezuela and Nigeria during rounds of oil production negotiations. Over time he became a career bureaucrat and technical negotiator in Riyadh, participating in ministerial talks with representatives from Russia, Norway, Iraq, and members of the Gulf Cooperation Council. His industry career intersected with global oil market events such as the 1990 oil price shock and the 2008–2009 global financial crisis, where Saudi policy responses involved coordination with OPEC and non-OPEC producers.
Minister of Energy
Appointed Minister of Energy in 2019, Abdulaziz succeeded Khalid al-Falih amid a cabinet reshuffle associated with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s economic agenda. As minister he presides over Saudi energy institutions including Saudi Aramco, the Ministry of Energy, and chairs delegations to OPEC+ meetings that include Russia and other non-OPEC partners. His tenure has coincided with major disruptions such as the 2020 oil price crash and the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, requiring coordination with International Energy Agency members, G20, and major producing states like United States shale producers. He has represented Saudi energy policy at summits involving European Commission officials, Asian Development Bank interlocutors, and ministers from China, India, and Japan.
Policy positions and initiatives
Abdulaziz has advocated for market stability measures in coordination with OPEC+ allies, supporting output adjustments and voluntary production cuts tied to global demand indicators from the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. He has publicly emphasized the role of fossil fuels alongside investment in renewable energy projects under Vision 2030 initiatives, engaging with entities such as Masdar, ACWA Power, and sovereign investment arms like the Public Investment Fund (Saudi) and Mubadala. On carbon management, he has participated in dialogues with participants from the UNFCCC and energy firms including Schlumberger and Halliburton about carbon capture and storage and methane emissions. He has supported gradual market reforms, local content programmes in partnership with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and industrial policy actors from China National Petroleum Corporation and TotalEnergies.
Roles in Saudi government and diplomacy
Beyond the energy portfolio, Abdulaziz has played diplomatic roles representing Saudi interests in bilateral talks with ministers from Russia, United States Department of Energy, United Kingdom Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, and Gulf counterparts in Bahrain and Oman. He has engaged in interministerial coordination with officials from Ministry of Finance (Saudi Arabia), Ministry of Investment (Saudi Arabia), and the Council of Economic and Development Affairs to align energy policy with fiscal planning. Internationally, he has led Riyadh delegations at COP conferences and participated in strategic dialogues with leaders from South Korea and Germany on industrial transition, while maintaining operational ties with OPEC Secretariat and energy firms such as Chevron and Eni.
Personal life and honors
A member of the broader Saudi royal family network, Abdulaziz is part of the generation connected to rulers like King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. His personal interests reflect engagement with technical forums and scientific institutions, and he has received recognitions from energy organisations and state honours customary to senior Saudi officials, including invitations to honorary events hosted by heads of state and energy associations such as APEC and the World Energy Council. He maintains residence in Riyadh and participates in official state functions alongside members of the Saudi Council of Ministers and regional monarchs.
Category:House of Saud Category:Saudi Arabian politicians Category:Energy ministers