Role of knowledge management in developing upstream sector of oil industry a case-study: brazil oil industry

Oil and gas industry of Brazil in upstream and offshore sectors is now a technology exporter and by benefiting from advanced technology is active in countries with oil resources. An overview of developments in Brazil oil industry (especially, Petrobras Company as the national oil company of the country) shows that role of knowledge management and innovation networks have been crucial in success of the industry. This study, with a review of existing research, examined steps of development of knowledge management in Brazil`s oil industry. Findings show that the country in oil industry has changed from a follower to an innovator at international level.

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Upstream sector of oil industry ، Brazil ، Petrobras ، Knowledge management ، Knowledge networks