Examine Barriers to Technology Transfer and Development in the Upstream Sector of the Oil Industry: Analytical Perspective

Technology development in the upstream sector of the oil industry. One of the most important objectives and requirements in the development of this industry. So far, efforts and large investments have been made in this area, But there has not been a complete success, as well as in parts of the industry, dependency can be seen, Examine barriers to technology transfer and development in the upstream sector of the oil industry, the main purpose of this article. This article has analytical and pathological approach. The results show that in addition to analysis to identify the dimensions and factors affecting technology transfer, Should be noticed to other structural and institutional factors that effects on transfer and development of technology in this industry. In this regard, barriers such as lack of technology absorption capacity in this industry in the country, institutional locking, innovation network failures, system failures, lack of attention to the levels and components of technology, lack of attention to players of technology transfer and development, lack of attention to the technology mediators are some of important points that this article focused on them.