BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 20. The State Oil
Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) held discussions with Planet Labs PBC
on the use of advanced satellite imagery and geospatial analytics
for environmental monitoring, SOCAR President Rovshan Najaf said in
a post on his social media page, Trend reports.
"Within the framework of the World Economic Forum 2026, I met
with William Marshall, co-founder and CEO of Planet Labs PBC, to
discuss the use of advanced satellite imagery and geospatial
analytics for environmental monitoring, digital solutions, and
data-driven decision-making.
The discussions highlighted opportunities to strengthen SOCAR’s
commitment to innovation, decarbonization, and responsible energy
development in line with global best practices," the post said.
Planet Labs PBC is a publicly traded American company that
builds and operates the world's largest fleet of Earth-imaging
satellites, providing daily, global, high-frequency satellite
imagery and geospatial data for various industries like
agriculture, forestry, defense, and mapping, enabling users to
monitor changes on Earth and make informed decisions. As a Public
Benefit Corporation, it aims to make change visible and actionable,
offering insights into climate, supply chains, and environmental
trends through its cloud-based platform.
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