Socar Wikipedia May 2026

: 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.

: SOCAR operates the Heydar Aliyev Baku Oil Refinery , the country's only such facility, and the STAR Oil Refinery in Turkey. 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

: 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. As of 2026, it remains a critical pillar

SOCAR's activities span the entire energy value chain, from exploration to retail: