Russell Moffett
Mike Timmcke
Hans-Jacob Lund
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In 2007, we launched Frontier, a global Web-based
program to encourage employees to suggest ideas for
evaluation and development. The program is designed to
capture and share innovative ideas related to technology
development, technology application
or new-to-field technologies. It is
based on the principle that the
best ideas frequently come from
those in the field, because they
are closest to the problems.
Submitted ideas will be evaluated
and, if successful, developed by
corporate technology.
The program already has attracted
over 580 new users, with over
80 bright ideas submitted. The
program includes awards for
“Idea of the Quarter,” three of
which have been awarded to date.
Russell Moffett, in our specialty
chemicals business, suggested
applying the same chemistry used
to make water-resistant paper to
treat shale formation swelling.
Mike Timmcke, in Alaska,
suggested developing a downhole
pump for the injection of water
into tight formations using the
proven principles of the hydraulic
ram pump. Hans-Jacob Lund, in
Norway, suggested enhancements
to a downhole tool to provide
more reliable, accurate data
for improved efficiency and
decision-making.
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