Azerbaijan’s state-owned SOCAR has opened its 100th petrol station in Romania, where it entered the market in 2011. The new outlet is in Galati. It brings the company’s network to 32 Romanian counties.
SOCAR has invested more than €75 million in Romania over the past 15 years. It plans to expand its retail network further, while also investing in storage and distribution infrastructure. SOCAR Petroleum, the company’s Romanian subsidiary, reported turnover of about €760 million in 2025.
The business operates three fuel-storage facilities, located in Teius, Onesti and Constanta. SOCAR identified further geographical expansion as a priority. It also plans to improve its supply and distribution network.
