Oil pump jack illustration representing ALRDC oil industry logo.

Artificial Lift Research & Development Council

The Artificial Lift Research & Development Council (ALRDC) exists to share information between and among artificial lift users, suppliers, researchers, and consultants around the world, and to promote appropriate research and development for improved artificial lift business and practice.

To support Artificial Lift Technologies for the Oil and Gas Industry the Artificial Lift R&D Council undertakes and organizes international Workshops and Seminars to educate the industry in Gas-Lift, Gas Well Deliquification, Sucker Rod Pumping, Electrical Submersible Pumping, and Progressing Cavity Pumping.

2026 ESP Workshop

October 20-22, 2026
Bush Convention Center - Midland, TX

ALRDC FORUM
Inventors of New Artificial Lift Technology

August 24, 2026
7:30AM to 3:30PM
Oxy-1201 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX

We Provide

Learning about new & existing techniques in Continuing Education schools.

Learning about new equipment & techniques from Technical Presentations.

Viewing & discussing new techniques & equipment in Exhibit Booths offered by Service/Supply Companies.

Networking opportunities for discussing related applications and problems with other operators & suppliers.