RE: Flaring video5 May 2025 16:50
....and leading on from your choking back point NelsontheDog:
Choking back an oil well, meaning reducing the production rate by partially restricting the flow with a choke valve, is a common practice in oil and gas operations to optimize production, manage reservoir pressure, and potentially increase "long-term revenue".
I like the bit:
"Maximizing Long-Term Revenue":
By carefully controlling the flow rate, operators can ensure a more extended period of high production, potentially resulting in higher overall revenues compared to a strategy of maximizing initial production....etc.