SOCAR Türkiye and Turkish Airlines sign SAF cooperation deal

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) covering cooperation in the field of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) was signed between SOCAR Turkey and Turkish Airlines.
Senior executives from both institutions attended the ceremony, and the signed memorandum was considered a strategic step toward a sustainability-focused transformation in the energy and aviation sectors.
Speaking at the ceremony, SOCAR Turkey CEO Elchin Ibadov emphasised that sustainability is one of SOCAR Turkey's key priorities, saying: “As SOCAR Turkey, we have a strong infrastructure for sustainable aviation fuel production thanks to the high production capacity of our group company, STAR Refinery, our advanced refinery technologies, our modern operations focused on digitalization, and our R&D efforts.
“Our technical know-how and integrated business model in the energy sector enable us to produce not only the fuels of today but also the fuels of the future.”
With the signing of the MoU, the existing jet fuel cooperation will also be extended to the SAF field, while this partnership will also form the basis for the implementation of broader projects aimed at regional sustainability goals.
SOCAR Türkiye will continue to develop sustainability-focused collaborations and lead sectoral transformation in both Türkiye and Azerbaijan.