JOURNAL ARTICLE

Oil helped build Venezuela's science. Can oil now revive it?: Decades ago, Venezuelan researchers helped the oil industry thrive. Now they hope to be part of its reconstruction.

  • Published In: Sciencemag.org, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Basilio, Humberto 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the decline of Venezuela's oil industry and the hopes of researchers to revive it through scientific contributions. Historically, Venezuelan scientists played a crucial role in the oil sector, benefiting from partnerships with foreign companies and government funding. However, mismanagement and corruption under Hugo Chávez and Nicolás Maduro led to a significant reduction in research funding and a mass exodus of scientists. With the potential for renewed oil revenue following political changes, researchers express a desire to be involved in the industry's reconstruction, although they face challenges such as poor infrastructure and lack of communication with the current government. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sciencemag.org. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Politics and Government
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:191107730
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