: The company is a key partner in major international projects like the Azeri–Chirag–Gunashli (ACG) oil field and the Shah Deniz gas field.

While a major economic driver, SOCAR has faced significant scrutiny:

: As of April 2026, Natig Mustafayev serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the SOCAR Trading division. Historically, current Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev served as the company's first vice-president before taking office. Strategic Moves (2023–2026)

: SOCAR has begun diversifying into sustainable energy, commissioning Switzerland’s first fast-charging station for electric trucks and exploring offshore wind projects with Technip Energies. Controversies and Public Image

: The company is headquartered in the SOCAR Tower , a 209-meter skyscraper in Baku designed with a "wind and fire" concept to withstand severe earthquakes and wind speeds.