Baku, Azerbaijan, July 23
By Leman Zeynalova– Trend:
Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR has officially opened its first petrol station in Austria, Trend reports citing SOCAR Energy Holdings.
“SOCAR is opening its first petrol station in Austria in Graz-Eggenberg. The existing A1 filling station at this location has been completely converted to SOCAR in recent weeks. Car drivers can now refuel with SOCAR’s proven quality fuels,” reads the message.
Reportedly, the SOCAR brand will gradually replace the A1 logo over the next few years.
“The next SOCAR petrol station will go into operation at the end of July. Over the next few years, the 82 existing A1 petrol stations are to be gradually replaced by the SOCAR brand.”
Edgar Bachmann, CEO of SOCAR in Switzerland, is delighted to announce: “For SOCAR, the opening of the first petrol station in Austria is another milestone. Since entering the Swiss market in 2012, SOCAR has quickly developed into one of the leading energy companies and mobility providers in this country. We now want to roll out this experience in Austria as well.”
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