
SOCAR joins the CQI’s global corporate partner programme

We’re proud to welcome SOCAR as the latest company to join the CQI as a corporate partner, and our first partner based in Azerbaijan.
As one of the well-known and largest energy companies in the region, SOCAR is engaged in exploration, production, transportation, refining, chemical production, marketing, fuel retail, gas distribution, and the development of renewables.
SOCAR operates in more than 15 countries, maintaining its subsidiaries and representative offices, and successfully contributes to sustainable development and energy security locally, regionally and internationally by enhancing its oil and gas heritage with advanced technology and competencies.
By becoming a CQI corporate partner, SOCAR reinforces its dedication to quality management, operational excellence, and alignment with global best practices – supporting its long-term vision as a responsible and innovative leader in the energy sector.
Nariman Akbarov, Head of Quality Assurance and Control, SOCAR
Ian Howe, Head of Membership at the CQI, said, “We’re delighted to welcome SOCAR, our first corporate partner from Azerbaijan. This reflects our global reach, and we’re looking forward to working with SOCAR moving forward. Their company-wide commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement was really refreshing to see.”
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