6 May 2015
Clariant Oil Services Hosts Future Innovators of McCullough Junior High School
- Students discover the value of oilfield chemistry from local scientists as part of STEM program
- Visit and contribution are part of Clariant's STEM investment into the community
Houston, TX, May 6, 2015 – Clariant, a world leader in Specialty Chemicals, hosted McCullough Junior High School’s Science Bowl Team at its campus headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas. Clariant supports the school’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) competition team in their efforts to attend the National Science Bowl® competition sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C., April 30 – May 4.
The visit began with a welcome reception in the Clariant theater with a safety presentation and movie screening about oil extraction in Deepwater operations. The students then went on to tour the R&D laboratories to learn about the science of oilfield chemistry and the many important contributions petroleum makes to our daily lives. The students were treated to several lab demonstrations, ranging from scale formation to production stimulation. The day ended with lunch and a Gameshow Quiz that covered topics learned throughout the day.
“This is an exceptionally bright group of students. We could not be more impressed and proud to sponsor their efforts,” said Nick Phillips, VP Strategic Development, Clariant Oil Services. “Innovation is the fuel of the future for the oil and gas industry. New breakthrough technologies will be developed by students just like these in the future, and in some small way, I hope Clariant’s support makes a difference,” he said.
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National Science Bowl® competition IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY.
Clariant is a globally leading specialty chemicals company, based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On December 31, 2014 the company employed a total workforce of 17 003. In the financial year 2014, Clariant recorded sales of CHF 6.116 billion for its continuing businesses. The company reports in four business areas: Care Chemicals, Catalysis & Energy, Natural Resources, and Plastics & Coatings. Clariant’s corporate strategy is based on five pillars: increase profitability, reposition portfolio, add value with sustainability, foster innovation and R&D, and intensify growth.
Clariant Oil Services is a leading provider of chemical technologies and services to the oil, pipeline and refineryindustries. A global business with headquarters in Houston, Texas, Clariant Oil Services is represented in all major oil and gas locations. From deepwater exploration to refining, Clariant Oil Services provides chemical products and services designed to reduce customer costs, decrease operational risks and improve production efficiency.
Clariant Oil Services operates state-of-the-art R&D and applications laboratories in the United States, Scotland, Germany, Brazil and Indonesia, as well as an environmental testing laboratory in Norway. Clariant Oil Services’ industry experience is supported by a dedicated global technical services network, providing a unique position from which to address and resolve customer challenges anywhere in the world, now and in the future.
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McCullough Jr. High Science Bowl Team took part in a facility tour and lab demonstrations at Clariant Oil & Mining Services’ headquarters in The Woodlands, Texas.
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