Shell Global You are in: Shell Global About us Our major projects Mars B MARS B Mars B adds new infrastructure to help boost production at the Mars field in the Gulf of Mexico. Production from the new platform started in February 2014. Key facts Location: Gulf of Mexico, USA Depth: 914 metres (3,000 feet) Interests: Shell (71.5%, operator) and BP (28.5%) Field: Mars Design capacity: 100,000 bbl/d Shell’s Mars B development is the first deep-water project in the US Gulf of Mexico to expand an existing offshore oil and gas field with significant new infrastructure. This should extend the life of the greater Mars basin to 2050 or beyond. First oil production from Mars B began in February 2014 through Olympus, Shell’s seventh, and largest, floating deep-water platform in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to the Olympus drilling and production platform, the Shell Mars B development includes subsea wells at the West Boreas and South Deimos fields, export pipelines, and a shallow-water platform located near the Louisiana coast. Olympus is located in about 914 metres (3,000 feet) of water. The Mars field has been one of Shell’s most important fields over the past 20 years. When we discovered the field in 1989, we estimated that it would have nearly 700 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe) of resources. To date the field has produced more than 850 million boe. Environment and society During the project’s development and operations, Mars B will generate opportunities for the Gulf of Mexico region through the creation of jobs, revenues and better infrastructure. Shell is also investing $5 million in community and environmental initiatives, partnering with groups that include The Nature Conservancy, Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, and LA-1 Coalition. Deep-water milestones A long history of deep-water development Accessible version of the deep-water visual Related press release February 4, 2014 - Shell starts production from second Mars platform in deep-water Gulf of Mexico Share this DISCOVER MORE Read more about Mars B on the US website Download the Mars B overview page as PDF MORE IN ABOUT US Appomattox We have taken the final investment decision to move ahead with the Appomattox deep-water project in the Gulf of Mexico, the latest of our deep-water developments. Stones Stones, in the US Gulf of Mexico, is the world’s deepest oil and gas project, operating in around 2,900 metres of water. Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Major projects The Shell brand Events Contact us YOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN Deep water Vast resources of oil and gas lie deep beneath the ocean’s surface. They have the potential to support economic growth and help meet the world’s growing energy needs. Overcoming technology challenges We develop innovative technologies to find and safely unlock more, and affordable, energy from ever harder-to-reach places. Technical careers Human solutions to global challenges: find out how you can develop your career in our technical teams. Connect with us More about Shell Who we are What we do Our values Leadership Our major projects UK Modern Slavery Act The Shell brand Can we help? Job search for professionals Shell station locator Shell credit cards Social media Shell apps Shell Global Helpline Site information Accessibility Terms and conditions Privacy policy Cookie policy Fraud and scam alert Contact us