Case History An operator in the Gulf of Mexico had a well producing 211 BOPD, 224 BWPD, and 210 Mcf/D with a gas lift system. Due to gas lift pressure limitations, the well was quickly approaching abandonment. The reservoir and production engineers identi? ed three key elements for a new arti? cial lift solution: reduction in bottomhole pressure, gas handling capabilities, and extended run life. Baker Hughes installed the ? rst offshore

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