With Gas Deal, Israel-Azerbaijan Ties Grow, Sparking Iran’s Ire

With gas deal, Israel-Azerbaijan ties grow, sparking Iran’s ire

Following the Israel-Iran ceasefire and amid questions about the extent of the damage Israel and the U.S. inflicted on the Islamic Republics nuclear program, an important piece of news flew under the radar: Azerbaijans national energy company, SOCAR, finalized its purchase of a 10% stake in Israels Tamar gas field.The deal and its timing amid hesitation from other countries that have considered investing in Israel, reflect a growing strategic pa…

Hogan Lovells represents SOCAR in its acquisition of stake in Tamar gas field

London 4 July 2025 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells has acted as lead legal counsel advising the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) on its acquisition of a 10% equity stake in the Tamar gas field, Israel. The Tamar gas field, offshore Israel, is one of the largest and most strategically important gas fields in the Mediterranean basin.  Operated by Chevron, it supplies a large portion of Israel’s domestic gas as well as exports to n…