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Riser Deployed ESP in the Gulf of Mexico

Mark Ohl
Baker Hughes

Abstract:  

Production rates and well down times are key factors used to determine the economic feasibility of continued operation in marginal offshore fields.  As production rates decline, it becomes necessary to explore reliable artificial lift systems as a means to create additional production and maintain well viability.

As technology for the offshore environment progresses, new and innovative artificial lift systems are being developed in order to help extend well life.  The presentation discusses the Gulf of Mexico installation of the first riser-deployed electrical submersible pump (ESP), the benefits associated with its implementation and the future opportunities created in the offshore environment as the use of ESP’s in extended to a new range of applications.

Biography:  
            
Mark Ohl joined Baker Hughes in 1992 and has a total of 30 years in the oil and gas industry.  Mr. Ohl is based in Houston, Texas where is well production Regional Manager for the Gulf of Mexico.  Mr. Ohl holds a bachelor’s degree from Emporia State University and has several publications to his credit.  He is an active member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.