SOCAR and MAIRE Group discuss petrochemical cooperation
Key highlights
- Meeting held on 28 September 2026.
- SOCAR’s activities in Italy, including acquisition of shares in Italiana Petroli, were highlighted.
- Both sides expressed satisfaction with their partnership in oil refining and the petrochemical industry.
- They discussed expanding petrochemical cooperation and the possibility of new joint projects.
Meeting
On September 28, 2026, SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf met with MAIRE Group CEO Alessandro Bernini.
Current cooperation
The meeting noted the dynamic development of energy sector relations between Azerbaijan and Italy and emphasized SOCAR's activities in Italy, including the acquisition of shares in Italiana Petroli, as a sign of successful cooperation between the countries. Both parties expressed satisfaction with the effective partnership formed between SOCAR and MAIRE in oil refining and the petrochemical industry.
Future plans
The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the petrochemical sector and opportunities to implement new joint projects in areas of mutual interest.
Source: SOCAR