Why do we set packers in gas lift wells? Simple—control and efficiency.A packer is a mechanical plug that seals off the annulus between the tubing and casing. In gas lift operations, we usually set it below the lowest gas lift valve to force the injected gas into the tubing only through those valves—not up the backside.Here’s what that does: • Ensures gas enters where it’s supposed to—right into the fluid column, reducing hydrostatic pressure • Improves lift efficiency by preventing gas channeli