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.