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: It holds significant stakes in the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan (BTC) and the Southern Gas Corridor, which transports gas to Europe via the TANAP and TAP pipelines.

: The brand operates fueling stations across Azerbaijan, Georgia, Ukraine, Romania, Switzerland, and Austria. Corporate Landmarks and Leadership Socar Wikipedia

: SOCAR operates the Heydar Aliyev Baku Oil Refinery , the country's only such facility, and the STAR Oil Refinery in Turkey. : It holds significant stakes in the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan

: SOCAR has begun diversifying into sustainable energy, commissioning Switzerland’s first fast-charging station for electric trucks and exploring offshore wind projects with Technip Energies. Controversies and Public Image : SOCAR has begun diversifying into sustainable energy,

, or the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan , is a fully state-owned national oil and gas corporation headquartered in Baku, Azerbaijan. As of 2026, it remains a critical pillar of the Azerbaijani economy, managing the country's vast hydrocarbon reserves both onshore and offshore in the Caspian Sea. Core Operations and Infrastructure

: As of April 2026, Natig Mustafayev serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the SOCAR Trading division. Historically, current Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev served as the company's first vice-president before taking office. Strategic Moves (2023–2026)

: The company is a key partner in major international projects like the Azeri–Chirag–Gunashli (ACG) oil field and the Shah Deniz gas field.