Bob Iden has worked on many of the operating areas of ARCO in Alaska. He joined ARCO Alaska in 1970. Prior to joining ARCO, Bob worked for Shell Oil Company both in California and Alaska.
From 1966 to 1974, he was responsible for reservoir development and evaluation in the Cook Inlet area-first for Shell and then for ARCO. He became involved in ARCO’s engineering exploration efforts in Alaska Outer Continental Shelf waters in 1974. In 1977, Bob was given the responsibility for all reservoir engineering aspects of the development and management of the Prudhoe Bay Unit. He was elected the Society of Professional Engineers Engineer of the Year in 1980.
In 1981, Bob was given the responsibility of engineering new development opportunities, working again in the Cook Inlet area, and conducting early studies associated with ARCO’s North Slope interests in Lisburne, West Sak, Ugnu, Endicott, and Milne Point. In 1982, he was named in Prudhoe Bay Engineering Manager in charge of ARCO’s development activities for the Prudhoe Bay reservoir.
In 1991, Bob was promoted to Vice President, External Affairs. He accepted the position of Vice President, New Ventures/Environmental Health and Safety in January 1993.
Bob was born in Staffordshire, England in 1940. He holds a bachelor’s degree in oil technology from the University of London, England and a master’s degree in petroleum and natural gas engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
Bob is a 34 year resident of Alaska. He met his wife, Alicia Selkregg, here in 1967. They have two daughters, Tanya and Tara. Bob retired from ARCO Alaska early in 1995, He and his wife manage their various assets and travel quite extensively throughout the world.