On 28 September 2026, SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf met with Alessandro Bernini, CEO of MAIRE Group.
During the meeting, it was noted that energy relations between Azerbaijan and Italy are developing dynamically. It was emphasized that SOCAR’s activities in Italy, including the acquisition of shares in Italiana Petroli, reflect the successful cooperation between the two countries.
The parties expressed satisfaction with the effective partnership established between SOCAR and MAIRE over the years in the refining and petrochemical industries.
The parties discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the petrochemical sector, as well as opportunities to implement new joint projects in areas of mutual interest.