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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
: The company is headquartered in the SOCAR Tower , a 209-meter skyscraper in Baku designed with a "wind and fire" concept to withstand severe earthquakes and wind speeds. Socar Wikipedia
, 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
: By 2025, the company expanded its footprint by acquiring a 10% stake in Israel's Tamar gas field and signing agreements to deliver gas to Syria via Turkey. : It holds significant stakes in the Baku–Tbilisi–Ceyhan
: In late 2023, SOCAR acquired assets from the Norwegian firm Equinor, including stakes in the BTC pipeline and the ACG oil field.
: 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 , or the State Oil Company of the
SOCAR's activities span the entire energy value chain, from exploration to retail:
