Shell Offshore started production from Phase 1 of the Kaikias deepwater project in the US Gulf of Mexico, a year ahead of schedule. Kaikias, in the Mars-Ursa basin 130 miles offshore Louisiana, is owned by Shell, as operator, and MOEX North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsui Oil Exploration. Estimated peak production is 40,000 boe/d.

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