Abstract: A gas separator is provided including a tapered portion, the “bell section” and a wide portion, the “shroud.” The bell section resides on the lower end of the gas separator where it attaches to the production pipe. The shroud is substantially larger in diameter than the production pipe and allows mixed fluid and gas to enter through an open top. The gas separator is attached at the string of production pipe, so that some of the production pipe extends below the gas separator. A section of production pipe that is covered by the gas separator is perforated. Gas bubbles are removed from the mixed fluid by gravity, abrupt changes in direction, and perforations that restrict the flow area of the fluid.