LNG<\/a> via Germany and Poland. Under these circumstances, SOCAR\u2019s potential supply could complement, rather than replace, other import channels.<\/p>\nSOCAR\u2019s entry into the German and Austrian markets<\/h2>\n
In January, SOCAR began physical gas exports to Germany and Austria via the Trans-Adriatic Pipeline under a long-term ten-year contract with the German energy company SEFE. Following its entry into these markets, the number of countries importing Azerbaijani gas has reached 16.<\/p>\n
During the summit in Berlin, the German Chancellor and the President of Azerbaijan reaffirmed SOCAR\u2019s status as a strategic partner for the German economy. The group is also expanding its presence in industrial hubs in southern Germany, supplying local businesses with fuel and raw materials.<\/p>\n
The Trans-Adriatic Pipeline is the western leg of the Southern Gas Corridor: it runs from Greece through Albania and across the Adriatic Sea to Italy. From there, gas for Central and Western Europe is transported via adjacent gas transmission systems. Since the start of 2026, TAP\u2019s long-term capacity has increased by 1.2 billion cubic metres per year.<\/p>\n
A role in the diversification of the European gas market<\/h2>\n
According to the European Commission, supplies of Azerbaijani gas to the EU via the Southern Gas Corridor increased by more than 40% between 2021 and 2024. As of 10 July, TAP had delivered a total of over 60 billion cubic metres to Europe, of which 50 billion went to Italy.<\/p>\n
SOCAR\u2019s expansion into Germany and Austria indicates that the corridor now has access to Western European markets, which were not previously its main focus. At the same time, the Azerbaijani supply is not a stand-alone replacement for the EU\u2019s largest gas sources: according to the European Commission\u2019s estimates, its share of the bloc\u2019s imports in 2025 stood at 4%. Its significance lies primarily in expanding the range of suppliers and routes.<\/p>\n
SOCAR\u2019s two areas of operation in Ukraine<\/h2>\n
Gas trading and the retail fuel business are different segments, but both strengthen the group\u2019s presence in Ukraine. Alongside preparing for wholesale imports, SOCAR Energy Ukraine is systematically developing and modernising its network of petrol stations.<\/p>\n
The company remains the only petrol station chain in Ukraine to have fitted out its own shelters to ensure the safety of customers and staff. It is also expanding its range of services and maintaining its position as one of the largest taxpayers in the fuel sector.<\/p>\n
For the Ukrainian market, direct supplies from SOCAR, should they go ahead, would add a pipeline option from the south to the existing LNG routes and purchases on the European market. This could reduce dependence on individual entry points, although it does not eliminate the risks to Ukraine\u2019s domestic energy infrastructure.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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