Well, it could potentially aid the oil industry in their work, but... The fundamental reason most scientists become scientists is a love of learning. Science is incredibly difficult work, takes years and years of schooling, and pays terribly. You don't become a scientists for money, flat out. Profit's not the reason we do what we do. Just asking that question shows how little you understand scientists- I'd highly recommend checking out some biographies of various scientists, it might be enlightening to you.