Astana: President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) Rovshan Najaf presented the company’s strategic plans and long-term objectives during the opening session of Kazakhstan Energy Week 2025 in Astana. He noted that European partners of Azerbaijan had requested an increase in gas exports three years ago.
According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, in response to this request, SOCAR upgraded its infrastructure and made large-scale investments. By ensuring financial stability and expanding the pipeline network, the company has developed a long-term cooperation plan with Europe. Rovshan Najaf emphasized the importance of these developments.
The SOCAR President also mentioned that the company, in collaboration with its Turkish partners, has recently started transporting gas to Syria. He stated, “Today, Syria is in the process of restoring its statehood. Starting from August this year, we have begun transporting gas to Syria jointly with our Turkish partners.”