Nicholas Steinsberger, who had discovered the perfect mix of liquids to extract gas from shale, at great risk to his career, when his boss did not think it would work, and only because he thought the company had little to lose by experimenting. Never received any bonus when the company was sold for $3.1 billion (Mitchell Energy to Devon)
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