A mature offshore Egyptian field has entered a depletion phase. Most of its gas lift design bases were initiated during production startup and feature standardized sets of large gas lift valve port sizes with narrow spacing. Inconsistent well flow during reservoir depletion adds complications to the system. Therefore, a screenout model was created to select candidate wells for downsizing and for changing out with dummy and Venturi valves.
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