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Technology Transfer Model in the Offshore Sector of Oil and Gas Industry: Mixed Approach

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Tahmores Sohrabi 1
Mohamad Ali Keramati 1
Hamidreza Mohamadi 2
1 Ph.D. of Industrial Management, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Ph.D. Student of Technology Management, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
10.22034/ispdrc.2022.702209
Abstract
The existence of oil and gas and other fossil resources as divine wealth in Iran has a significant role in the
development of this country. One of the main factors behind the exploitation of these oil and gas fields is
the possession of related technologies in this field. Technology transfer is the best option to reduce the
technology gap between developed and developing countries. The purpose of this study is to present an
appropriate model for the transfer of technology in the offshore sector of oil and gas field. In this
research, by using non-probabilistic and purposeful sampling method, samples were selected as 18
people. Initially, by interviewing these experts and then using the qualitative technique of the theme
analysis, eight factors influencing the transfer of technology were identified. Then, by using the
interpretive structural modeling method, the model of the research was developed. This model has five
levels, respectively: Fifth level: government factors, financial and economic factors, fourth level: nature
of technology, third level: features of transition organization, second level: management and leadership,
human resources and first level: hardware and software features of technology receivers. Finally,
suggestions were made to improve and facilitate the technology transfer process. 
Keywords
Technology transfer
Offshore Sector of the oil and gas
Theme analysis
Interpretive Structural Modeling
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