Exploring the adoption of blockchain technology in the oil and gas industry supply chain: a unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model approach

Salisu Alhaji Uba, Ian Whitfield

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Abstract

The aim of the study is to explore blockchain adoption in the oil and gas supply chain using UTAUT model. Qualitative strategy was used to explore the reaction of the adoption of blockchain technology. Semi-structured interview was conducted across different categories. Specifically, the interviews were structured around the key pillars of performance expectancy, effort expectancy, social influence facilitating conditions and their influence on behaviour intention and use of behaviour all within the context of blockchain adoption in oil and gas supply chain.The findings indicate some acceptance of blockchain technology as users reported that it enhances efficiency in the supply chain.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages13
Publication statusPublished - 30 Jun 2020
Event27th EurOMA Conference - University of Warwick, Warwick, United Kingdom
Duration: 28 Jun 202030 Jun 2020

Conference

Conference27th EurOMA Conference
Abbreviated titleEurOMA
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityWarwick
Period28/06/2030/06/20

Keywords

  • blockchain technology
  • supply chain
  • UTAUT
  • oil and gas industry

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