Baku: Rovshan Najaf, President of the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), engaged in a strategic meeting with Long Haiyang, Chairman of the China National Chemical Engineering and Construction Corporation (CC7) on August 21. The meeting highlighted the potential for collaborative ventures in the oil and petrochemical sectors, both within Azerbaijan and in other regions.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the Chinese delegation received an overview of SOCAR’s activities in the energy sector, focusing on the strategic projects being executed in Azerbaijan and beyond. This briefing set the stage for discussions on possible avenues for cooperation between SOCAR and CC7, particularly in the oil and petrochemical industries.
CC7, a subsidiary of China National Chemical Engineering Co., Ltd. (CNCEC), is recognized as one of China’s largest engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractors. Established in 1964 and headquartered in Chengdu, CC7 has a broad operational footprint that spans Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, encompassing both chemical and non-chemical sectors.