Azerbaijan’s energy giant SOCAR expanding presence in global petrol station chain sector Caliber.Az infographic

Azerbaijan’s best-known company SOCAR is committed to the development, transportation, and marketing of oil and gas. Its dedication to eco-friendly technology research and development and innovation enables it to meet growing energy demand worldwide.

SOCAR considers continuous improvements in efficiency and innovation as a strategic objective to achieve high-quality production processes, meet stakeholder commitments, increase environmental protection, and for sustainable development. SOCAR is an integrated energy company operating in 20 countries, employing over 66,000 people.

Petrol stations

SOCAR operates in both retail and wholesale markets offering consumers high-quality services in retail and a wide range of products in wholesale outlets of Azerbaijan and several world countries. There are 47 petrol stations and 11 oil terminals operating under the SOCAR brand in Azerbaijan. SOCAR Petroleum, a subsidiary of SOCAR, manages the network of petrol stations across the country.

SOCAR operates 14 petrol stations under the SOCAR brand in Turkey, 74 in Romania, 59 in Ukraine (including 2 EV charging stations), 108 in Georgia (including 13 service centers and 3 oil terminals), and 200 in Switzerland (including 8 EV charging stations).

In addition, SOCAR Energy Holdings (a Swiss subsidiary of SOCAR) has entered the Austrian retail fuel market following its acquisition of petrol station operator A1 (a total of 81 petrol stations), as well as lubricant trading company Pronto Oil.