Conventional methods for producing oil and gas can now be replaced by a simpler, more economic technology known as multiphase pumping. Multiphase pumping does not require separation of oil, gas, or water, so production from the wells can be gathered and pumped to a central processing area without requiring separate flow lines, separators, heater treaters, intermediate storage tanks, gas flares, compressors, and separate pumping facilities. Elimination of this equipment means a smaller platform and a much more economical installation can be used to boost the production (i.e., increase its pressure) so it can move downstream for processing