October 20-22, 2026
Bush Convention Center - Midland, TX
Details of the workshop are being finalized and will be published here as soon as they are available.
If you have any questions, please contact the
ESP Workshop Team at espw@alrdc.com or the ALRDC Board at info@alrdc.com
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Call for Abstracts
Presentations by operators and innovators are key elements of a successful workshop. If you have improved or optimized production, reduced operating costs or failures, overcome challenges, or discovered new and innovative techniques or products related to ESP, we invite you to submit an abstract for consideration as a technical presentation at the upcoming ESP Workshop. Contributing knowledge and experience is a valuable and critical opportunity to do your part to ‘give back’ and help ensure generations of ongoing success with ESP as a form of artificial lift.
We have 6 categories for the Abstracts
- How to Use the VSD to Address Gas Interference and Maximize Best Recovery and Runlife
- Best Methods for ESP Operations in High Solids and Corrosive Applications
- New Technology for ESPs in Unconventional Applications
- Optimizing ESPs in Unconventional Wells, Why is it Important? What are your goals for Optimization?
- Harmonic Mitigation Strategy: What is the right surface setup for your ESP application?
- Others
Abstracts requirements and conditions
- Abstracts must be a minimum of two hundred fifty words with a maximum of five hundred words.
- Topic must be ESP related or relevant to the artificial lift industry.
- Abstract deemed to be commercial only, will be rejected.
- Abstracts about research, lab testing, manufacturing processes, and field trials are acceptable.
- All abstract content accepted will be public and available for access on ALRDC’s website.
- Presentations will be grouped by topics for review by the sucker rod workshop committee.
- The use of company names and logos is prohibited in the title.
- The abstract shall be professional in nature and refrain from social or political statements.
Abstract submissions should contain the following
- Objective / Scope
- Methods,
- Procedures
- Processes
- Results
- Observations
- Conclusions
- Authors names and contact details
Abstract submission will close May 15, 2026
Continuing Education
This year's ESP Workshop offers three courses that oil and gas operators and producers with every level of experience are sure to find valuable.
Continuing Education Classes are 8AM-4PM
Permanent Magnet Motors (PMMs)
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This course gives artificial lift and production professionals an impactful look at how PMMs boost performance in unconventional wells. Participants will see how PMMs reduce operating costs, improve uptime, and deliver strong, measurable value in today’s demanding environments.
The morning session highlights the key advantages of PMM technology—higher efficiency, lower power consumption, reduced heat, improved reliability, longer run life, and seamless ESP integration—supported by real‑world field results. In the afternoon, a hands‑on workshop at the Levare facility lets attendees work directly with PMM equipment, reinforcing technical concepts and safety practices while building practical skills they can apply immediately in their day‑to‑day field operations.
Course Instructors
- Carlos Yicon (Oxy Permian)
- Hany Zakhary (Levare U.S., Inc.)
- Walter Dinkins (Levare U.S., Inc.)
Dismantle, Inspection, and Failure Analysis (DIFA)
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This course is designed for artificial lift and production professionals who work with or manage ESPs. ESP DIFA represents the final phase of the ESP lifecycle, yet it offers critical insights into performance, reliability, and failure mechanisms.
In the morning session, participants will learn the key components and best practices of conducting a thorough ESP DIFA. In the afternoon, these concepts will be reinforced through a hands-on experience, applying the framework during a live DIFA at an ESP supplier facility.
Course Instructors
- Kristen Munguia (Dwiggins Consulting)
- Mark Harding (ConocoPhillips)
Variable Speed Drives (VSDs)
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This course is designed for professionals working in the field of artificial lift who seek an understanding of modern VSD technologies. Participants will gain an in‑depth perspective on the operating principles, capabilities, operational simulation, and practical applications of current drive systems.
The morning session provides a structured exploration of drive theory, including foundational concepts, system behavior, and industry‑aligned operational and safety practices. In the afternoon, attendees will transition to a hands‑on workshop hosted at the Baker Hughes facility. This applied session offers direct experience with multiple drive types, reinforcing key concepts through guided interaction with real‑world equipment.
Course Instructors
- Alejandro Gonzalez (Baker Hughes)
- Shawn Stewart (Baker Hughes)
Program Chair
Anthony Allison
Senior Artificial Lift Advisor, Occidental Petroleum
Anthony Allison is a Senior Artificial Lift Advisor for Occidental, where he provides in-house support for the analysis, optimization, and troubleshooting of sucker rod pumps for Occidental’s operations globally. He has seventeen years of experience with sucker rod pumping systems and currently serves as chairman of API Subcommittee 11, which oversees standards related to artificial lift equipment. Anthony is a recipient of the SPE Regional Production and Operations Award, has previously served as chair of the SPE Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition-Americas, and was an SPE Distinguished Lecturer for 2020–2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology and master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, both from Texas A&M University.
Registration
2 day conference – $600 early bird / 650 regular after Sept. 5th
1-day conference – $350 / 400 regular
1-day class – $400
2-day class – $700
Sponsorship Opportunities
A limited number of Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the upcoming Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop. Sponsorship packages include complimentary workshop registration and recognition as an event sponsor on promotional materials leading up to, and during, the workshop.
Event sponsors are recognized in various ways, including:
Logo and/or links on ALRDC website, online registration page, and email campaigns
Logos on workshop signage, presentation slides, and other materials
Announcements during workshop classes and sessions
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- Committee Members, Volunteers, Authors Receive additional $100 off
- Instructors and Speakers Free 2-Day Conference entrance
- New to the Industry (Under Age 28), Must provide proof of age
- Economically Impacted Individuals, ALRDC offers support for those affected by economic hardship
Registration Cancellation, Refund, and Substitution Policy
Cancellation and substitution requests must be submitted via the workshop registration portal. Requests will be processed based on the date received.
Cancellations and Refunds
- Registrations cancelled more than 14 days prior to the event start date are eligible for a refund less a 6% administrative processing fee. The administrative fee covers non‑recoverable costs, including credit card processing and registration handling.
- No refunds will be issued for cancellations received within 14 days of the event start date.
Substitutions
- Substitutions are permitted at no additional cost and may be made at any time prior to the event.
- For registrations cancelled within 14 days of the event, refunds are not available; however, a substitute participant may be designated in place of the original registrant.
- All substitution requests must include the full contact details of the substitute attendee.
No‑Shows
- Registrants who do not attend and do not notify the organizers in advance will not be eligible for a refund or credit.
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Technical Sessions
September 10th and 11th
Wednesday, September 10
7:00 AM – 7:50 AM
Breakfast
7:50 AM – 8:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Session 1: Corrosion, Wear, & Deviated Well Solutions
Presentation 1: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Enhancing Durability in Rod Lift Pumping Solutions: A Comprehensive Analysis of Coatings and Surface Treatments
Presenters: Riyadh Salloom, SLB
Authors: Riyadh Salloom, SLB; Jay Taylor
Session 1: Corrosion, Wear, & Deviated Well Solutions
Presentation 2: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Hydrodynamic Valve Innovation for High-Angle Wellbores
Presenters: Corbin Coyes, Q2 Artificial Lift
Authors: Corbin Coyes, Q2 Artificial Lift ; Chris Jensen, Scribe Solutions Inc., Jerson Paez, Q2 Artificial Lift Services, Benny Williams, Q2 Artificial Lift Services
Session 1: Corrosion, Wear, & Deviated Well Solutions
Presentation 3: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
The Evolving Role of Rod Rotators in Complex Well Profiles: A Review of Field Data and Case Studies
Presenters: Tracie Reed, Silverstream Energy Solutions Inc.
Authors: Tracie Reed, Silverstream Energy Solutions Inc
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Morning Break
Session 1: Corrosion, Wear, & Deviated Well Solutions
Presentation 4: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Full-Scale Tribocorrosion and Abrasive Testing to Mitigate Rod and Tubing Wear
Presenters: Ph.D Guillermo Guione, Tenaris Rods US
Authors: Ph.D Guillermo Guione, Tenaris Rods US; Eng. Matias Pereyra
Session 1: Corrosion, Wear, & Deviated Well Solutions
Presentation 5: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Boron-Carbide Treated Rod Pump Parts Increase Run Times in Challenging Conditions
Presenters: Anthony Mason, Endurance Lift
Authors: Anthony Mason, Endurance Lift; Don Crane
Session 1: Operational Optimization & Control
Presentation 6: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Successful Application of High Lift to Rod Pump Conversion Using 366 and 416 Pumping Unit
Presenters: Alex Cote, Continental Resources
Authors: Alex Cote, Continental Resources; Russell Messer, Liberty Lift; Spencer Evans, Liberty Lift; Trent Schuchart, Liberty Lift
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM Lunch Break
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM Keynote
Paul E, Mahoney, SLB
Session 2: Troubleshooting & Failure Analysis
Presentation 1: 1:20 PM – 1:50 PM
Root Cause Analysis as a Catalyst for Innovation in Rod Lift Systems
Presenters: Daniel Flores, SLB
Authors: Daniel Flores, SLB; Riyadh Salloom, SLB
Session 2: Troubleshooting & Failure Analysis
Presentation 2: 1:50 PM – 2:20 PM
Brooke Bot – The SRP Best Practice Chat Bot
Presenters: Brooke Hagen, Oxy
Authors: Brooke Hagen, Oxy
Session 2: Troubleshooting & Failure Analysis
Presentation 3: 2:20 PM – 2:50 PM
Troubleshooting Rod Pumped Wells
Presenters: O. Lynn Rowlan, Echometer Company
Authors: O. Lynn Rowlan, Echometer Company; Gustavo Fernandez
2:50 PM – 3:20 PM
Afternoon Break
Session 3: Gas & Solids Handling
Presentation 1: 3:20 PM – 3:50 PM
Results From New Applications of an Enhanced Gas Separation Method for High-Fluid, High-GLR Horizontal Rod Pump Wells
Presenters: Alexander Davis, OSI
Authors: Alexander Davis, OSI; Talor Nunez, Diamondback; Doug Orr, Ring Energy; Luis Guanacas, OSI; Shivani Vyas, OSI; Gustavo Gonzalez, OSI
Session 3: Gas & Solids Handling
Presentation 2: 3:50 PM – 4:20 PM
Separating Solids in the Curve and Managing Production Expectations
Presenters: Jeff Saponja, Olify
Authors: Jeff Saponja, Oilify; Corbin Coyes, Q2 Artificial Lift
Session 3: Gas & Solids Handling
Presentation 3: 4:20 PM – 4:50 PM
New Sand Fall Back Equipment for Rod Pumps: Design, Features, and Case Studies
Presenters: Neil Johnson, OSI
Authors: Neil Johnson, OSI; Gustavo Gonzalez, OSI; Shivani Vyas, OSI; Luis Guanacas, OSI (Odessa Separator, Inc.)
Thursday, September 11
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
Breakfast
Session 4: Diagnostics & Deviated Well Modeling
Presentation 1: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
HWDDDA: Measuring True Downhole Position and Load in Deviated Wells
Presenters: Victoria Pons, ALRDC
Authors: Victoria Pons, Liberty Lift; Lynn Rowlan, Echometer; Dr. Tony Podio, Professor & Author; Robert Valadez, Conoco Phillips; Willy Manfoumbi, Conoco Phillips; Michael Romer, Exxon Mobil; Derek Burmaster, Exxon Mobil; Jeremy Gomes, Liberty Lift; Walter Phillips, Wansco; Wyatt Tubb, ETA; Clarence Foytik, MicroSmart
Session 4: Diagnostics & Deviated Well Modeling
Presentation 2: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Improved Downhole Card Considering Deviation Survey Data
Presenters: Michael Mosavi
Authors: Mohammadmahdi Eshragh, SSi Lift; Michael Mosavi, Jose Villela
Session 4: Diagnostics & Deviated Well Modeling
Presentation 3: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Engineered Insights: Machine Learning for Predictive Diagnostics in Sucker Rod Systems
Presenters: Jeffrey J DaCunha, PhD, Brex, LLC
Authors: Jeffrey J DaCunha, PhD, Brex, LLC
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Morning Break
Session 4: Diagnostics & Deviated Well Modeling
Presentation 4: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Deviated Diagnostic Model Results Compared to Wave Equation Undamped and Damped Results
Presenters: Victoria Pons, Liberty Lift
Authors: Victoria Pons, Liberty Lift
Session 4: Diagnostics & Deviated Well Modeling
Presentation 5: 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost-Effectively Optimizing Deviated Well Production
Presenters: Peter Westerkamp, Lufkin Industries
Authors: Peter Westerkamp, Lufkin Industries
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lunch Break
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
AI/ML Panel Discussion
ModeratorDr. Victoria Pons – Director of Technology and Automation Liberty Lift
PanelSebastien Mannai – Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Amplified Industries
Yogashri Pradhan – Founder
IronLady Energy Advisors
Kreg Flowers – AI Development Engineer
Oxy Operations Technology AI Team
Session 5: Operational Optimization & Control
Presentation 1: 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Edge-Enabled IOT Diagnostics for Smarter Rod Lift Performance
Presenters: Vineet Chawla, Apache Corp.
Authors: Vineet Chawla, Apache Corp.; Marisely Urdaneta, Weatherford; Bruce Gerrard, Apache Corp; Siddharta Wahab, Apache Corp
Session 5: Operational Optimization & Control
Presentation 2: 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Low-Cost Pump-Off Control for Marginal Wells
Presenters: Terry Treiberg, SLB
Authors: Terry Treiberg, SLB; Tomas Sierra
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Afternoon Break
Session 5: Operational Optimization & Control
Presentation 3: 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Dynamic Intra-Stroke Pumping Unit Control Using Artificial Intelligence
Presenters: Sebastien Mannai, Amplified Industries
Authors: Sebastien Mannai, Amplified Industries; Charles-Henri Clerget, Andrea Ferrario
Session 5: Operational Optimization & Control
Presentation 4: 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
A Cost Effective Diagnostic Solution For Marginal Sucker Rod Pump Wells
Presenters: Suma Akkinepally, Sercel GRC
Authors: Suma Akkinepally, Sercel GRC; Alejandro Finol, Mo Garcia, Arkhat Sultabayev
Session 5: Operational Optimization & Control
Presentation 5: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Enhancing Rod Pump Performance in Sandy Well Conditions
Presenters: Rama Narasimhan, SLB
Authors: Rama Narasimhan, SLB
Keynote
Wednesday, September 10th | 12:15 PM
The ALRDC proudly presents our keynote speaker for the 2025 Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop
Paul Mahoney, a prominent figure in the oilfield industry.
Paul E. Mahoney
SLB - North America Land Vice President, Production Systems
Paul Mahoney currently serves as the North America Land Vice President, Production Systems group at SLB, following the recent acquisition of ChampionX. In this role, Paul leads strategy, operations, and performance across the division, bringing decades of industry expertise to one of SLB’s most critical regions.
Prior to this transition, Paul led ChampionX’s global artificial lift business since 2012, driving innovation and growth across international markets. Before joining ChampionX (formerly Apergy), he held several senior leadership roles at Dover Corporation, including President of Dover Artificial Lift, Chief Operations Officer of Dover Energy, and Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Operations.
Throughout his career, Paul has built a reputation for operational excellence, customer focus, and a deep understanding of artificial lift technologies in the oil and gas sector.
In May 2023, Paul was elected to the Board of Directors of Chart Industries, Inc., an NYSE-listed global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple market applications in energy and industrial gas, where he serves as a member of the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee.
Before joining Dover Energy, Paul held a variety of sales and management roles at Emerson Electric Company, including vice president and general manager of the Analyzers Group, vice president, global sales and operations for the Analytical Group, and director of sales for the process automation group.
Paul received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and physics from the University of Buffalo and an MBA from Seattle University.
AI/ML Panel Discussion
Thursday, September 11 th – 12PM-1PM
“Fueling the Future: The Role of AI and ML in Transforming the Energy Sector”
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, and it’s transforming the way we work, hire, and grow. You will want to attend this panel discussion exploring both the promise and practical applications of this evolving technology.
Sebastien Mannai
Amplified Industries
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Sebastien Mannai is founder and CEO of Amplified Industries. Amplified Industries is a start-up out of MIT founded in 2019 and based in Boston, MA. Amplified Industries gathers a team of scientists, engineers and business people sharing a simple vision: our goal is to build the next generation of industrial systems that will automate and optimize processes at scale. The company focuses on the upstream oil and gas sector and builds connected devices, data systems and algorithms to eliminate spills and optimize production. Amplified Industries is funded by top venture capital firms and family offices, and supported by federal government organizations such as NSF.
Mannai graduated with an MS & Ph.D from the Aero/Astro department in 2018 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also completed post-doctoral research work in machine learning and artificial intelligence at MIT under a Siemens Futuremakers grant and a Deshpande fellowship. Before MIT, Sebastien received an MS in mechanical engineering from Ecole Centrale Paris and an MS in quantum physics from Paris XI in France. During his studies, Sebastien conducted research for Schlumberger and Siemens Turbomachinery.
Yogashri Pradhan
IronLady Energy Advisors
Founder
Yogashri Pradhan was most recently a Lead Production Engineer at Chevron. She’s had 10+ years of experience in unconventional asset development and production engineering in Midland and Delaware Basins for various Permian operators. She’s now taking this experience and founded IronLady Energy Advisors, a consulting firm focused on technical solutions for all forms of energy.
Most recently, she has been honored as a distinguished alumni from the University of Texas Petroleum Engineering Department and Hart Energy’s 40 Under 40. She is the recipient of the Regional Reservoir Engineering Dynamics and Description and the Regional Service Awards in 2020. She's also the recipient of Houston Engineers Week Young Engineer of the Year representing SPE-Gulf Coast Section for 2018 and the International Young Member Outstanding Service Award from SPE in 2018.
Yogashri graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor’s in Petroleum Engineering in 2015 and received her Masters in Petroleum Engineering at Texas A&M University in 2020. In 2024, she earned her MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Texas and New Mexico.
Kreg Flowers
OXY's Operations Technology AI team
AI Development Engineer
As an AI Development Engineer on OXY’s Operations Technology AI team, Kreg Flowers specializes in creating and implementing innovative closed-loop control solutions for artificial lift systems. His work, which spans the DJ and Permian Basins, is centered on enhancing operational efficiency and production through advanced analytics.
Since joining OXY in 2015, Kreg has led significant projects, including the development and successful deployment of the Plunger-Lift Artificial Intelligence tool on thousands of wells. More recently, he has developed several cloud-based control algorithms for rod pumps, blending AI with traditional machine learning techniques. His core competencies include time-series modeling, Digital Oil Field (DOF) integration, and control algorithm deployment.
Kreg earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Engineering and Mathematics from the University of Oklahoma. A Colorado native, he spends his free time exploring the mountains with his wife and two young boys.
Dr. Victoria Pons (Moderator)
Liberty Lift
Director of Technology and Automation
Dr. Victoria Pons is the Director of Technology and Automation at Liberty Lift where she leads the research, planning and implementation of innovative new programs and products. As an industry SME, Dr. Pons has greatly contributed to the advancement of new algorithms for rod pump control and other forms of artificial lift.
Dr. Pons began her career in Oil & Gas with Weatherford where she pioneered new techniques for the calculation and treatment of downhole data using data analytics and artificial intelligence, while leading the product strategy for Well Pilot and LOWIS.
Dr. Pons is the project Champion for the Horizontal Well Downhole Dynamometer Data Acquisition Project (HWDDDA) and has led this industry sponsored project aimed at designing and manufacturing downhole tools to provide downhole deviated data to the industry members of ALRDC, since 2015.
Victoria holds bachelor’s in biology and mathematics, a Master of Science and Philosophy Doctorate in applied mathematics from the University of Houston. She also holds 14 patents in the discipline of Artificial Lift as well as over 40 publications.
Dr. Pons was elected Vice President of Artificial Lift Research and Development Council (ALRDC) in 2020 and President in 2025. Victoria is very passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and created a D&I Committee at ALRDC as well as helped create the SPE GCS D&I Committee to promote the advancement of diversity in the Energy Industry.
Root Cause Failure Analysis
Tuesday, September 9th
Abstract: Root cause failure analysis is the key to identifying appropriate solutions to problems with single well repairs as well as systemic problems within a lease, asset, or specific well population. Establishing a comprehensive RCFA process with the appropriate foundations is essential to ensuring producers are maximizing the knowledge gained from historical failures. This course presents the key items needed to create and maintain a proper RCFA program. It will cover the foundations of a proper program, the important information needed for a proper RCFA to be conducted, recognition of failure mechanisms for the different components in an SRP system, as well as some possible solutions for those failures.
Course Outline
Overview (Courtney Richardson – Oxy)
– What is RCFA?
– Why is it important?
– Foundations of RCFA
Key points for proper RCFA
– Surveillance/Operational strategy prior to failure (Chris Cavazos – Oxy)
– Understanding chemical Program (Kristen Barnes – Apache)
– Methods of application
– Tracking
– Effects of improper inhibition
Understanding SRP components and how they fail – 3 hours
– Rods (Scott Malone – TRC)
– Tubing (Anthony Allison – Oxy)
– Pumps (Rickey Rodrick – Champion X)
Example RCFA scenarios (Courtney Richardson – Oxy)
RCFA data analysis/action items (Courtney Richardson – Oxy)
– Accountability for action items
– Identifying systemic issues
Course Instructors
Chris is a Sucker Rod Pump Optimization Lead for Occidental where he has been employed since 2006. His experience has been with artificial lift design, surveillance, analysis, and optimization, with a focus on sucker rod pumping. He has been leading teams in these disciplines since 2014. Most recently leading the sucker rod pump optimization team for Occidental onshore assets. Chris has taught in house trainings for Occidental since 2014 focusing on sucker rod pumping. He also currently teaches the Sucker Rod Pump Analysis and Optimization course at the SWPSC. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University.
Courtney has been with Oxy since 2016. Her early career experience with data management for well servicing operations triggered deep interest in understanding failure data. This guided her path to the QA/QC Artificial Lift team which is heavily involved in RCFA process standardization. A primary function of QA/QC is understanding lift equipment through its life cycle, from manufacturing to failure mode. This requires a heavy collaboration with manufacturers, engineers, lift design experts, and well servicing teams to increase run times by learning how to mitigate specific failure mechanisms. She is a proponent of standardizing the methods by which data is captured in order to reap the full benefit of analytics and make sound operational decisions based on data.
Anthony Allison is a Senior Artificial Lift Advisor for Occidental, where he provides in-house support for the analysis, optimization, and troubleshooting of sucker rod pumps for Occidental’s operations globally. He has seventeen years of experience with sucker rod pumping systems and currently serves as chairman of API Subcommittee 11, which oversees standards related to artificial lift equipment. Anthony is a recipient of the SPE Regional Production and Operations Award, has previously served as chair of the SPE Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition-Americas, and was an SPE Distinguished Lecturer for 2020–2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering Technology and master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, both from Texas A&M University.
Kristen Barnes is a graduate of West Texas A&M with a degree in Engineering Technology. She began her career with ChampionX, 10 years ago in the Unconventional Resources Development Program. For 6 years she managed and maintained chemical programs in Enhanced Oil Recovery (CO2 and Water Flood) fields and 4 years in unconventional fields. During this time, she played vital roles in the RCFA process
for those assets by helping the producers understand and identify different corrosion types and the different methods of application of chemical. She currently has transitioned to a production ops technical lead for Apache.
Ricky Roderick boasts over 40 years of experience in Sucker Rod Pumping. Renowned for his storytelling abilities, he is also recognized as an industry expert in sucker rod pumps. He has shared his knowledge in the field by co-authoring papers, delivering presentations at conferences, and instructing numerous pump schools for universities and partners worldwide.
Scott’s primary responsibilities with TRC are Rod String Design (RODSTAR) for (Steel, FG and continuous rod) and make rod guide recommendations. He trains string designers to provide consistent designs from TRC. He provides written Failure Analysis for sucker rods for various operators. He participates in failure meetings several times a month to support our product, troubleshoot repeat failures and recommend solutions. Scott has also served on the API 11B committee for over ten years, and taught Failure Analysis and Corrosion Inhibition classes SWPSC, ALEOC and customer locations for about 20 years.
Rod Design and Rod Guide Fundamentals
Tuesday, Sept 9th
Rod Design – Sara Million
This course will discuss basic sucker rod design practices and how to optimize designs while utilizing modern rod design programs in deviated and vertical wells.
Rod Guide Fundementals – Esteban Oliva
This module will cover basic concepts of the Rod guides for sucker Rod Lifting systems. An initial walk through the historic progression of the initial attempts for guiding and the major challenges found. The evolution to polymeric solutions and the current state of the guiding industry. An overall revision of the guiding goals to prevent rod and tubing wear, improve stress distribution and fluid dynamics in the sucker rods.
Learning Objective: To get an overall understanding of the rod guides in the industry, their challenges and the available strategies to solve the problems targeted in rod lift systems.
Course Outline
- Pumping Unit selection
- Downhole pump types/limitations
- Sucker Rod Metallurgy/Proper selection of rods
- Determining Rod Guide placement
- Sinker Bars vs. Sinker Rods
- Setting Program Defaults
- Adding Custom Rods and Pumping Units into the software
- How to read and understand the Design Output Reports
- Recommended Practice for designing steel and fiberglass rod strings.
Course Instructors
Sara Million holds a Bachelor of Science in Ocean and Coastal Systems Engineering from Texas A&M University where her love for oil and gas began. She is a Reciprocating Rod Lift Engineer at Liberty Lift with seven years of experience in the Permian Basin and Bakken. She began her career in Bakersfield with Weatherford and rotated between gas lift, sucker rods, continuous rod, rod pumps, capillary, pumping units, jet pumps and sucker rod failure analysis.
She currently uses the knowledge she gained by moving around different AL operations teams in multiple regions to increase run times, reduce failures and optimize reciprocating rod lift systems. She is enthusiastic about understanding every aspect of a problem or situation and helping to construct a solution. When she is not focusing on RRL optimization, she spends her time on hobbies that keep her active and outdoors.
Born in Argentina, raised in Venezuela, adopted by Alberta and conquered by Texas. Esteban is currently the Technical Sales Sr Manager for Tenaris Rods division in North America. Having spent about half of his 29yrs in the oilfield in the service side and the other half in the Operator side, it has been always Artificial Lift and Production Engineering his focus. New Technology development and implementation and the relentless search for a new (and better) ways to produce our wells have been always in his mind. Thankful to the core for meeting everyday the amazing people that shape up our energy patch and paint with bright colors the future of mankind.
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Rod Pumping Fundamentals and Dynamometer Analysis
Monday, August 28th | $400
This comprehensive course offers real-world training by industry experts for optimization, design and best practices. The training course will provide all attendees with an all-encompassing understanding of the rod pumped system to allow for improvements in optimization techniques to achieve additional production, runtimes, and minimized failures.
Course Outline
- Pumping Unit
- Rods
- Pump
- BHA
- Dynagraph Interpretation
- Automation
- Design
Course Instructors
Matt Raglin began working for Diagnostic Services (DSI) in 1985, traveling and analyzing rod pump wells first in the United States and later globally until it was purchased by Halliburton. In 1989, Raglin formed his first company, Reservoir Evaluation Services, which continued his work in the rod pump system analysis field. RES was sold to Wood Group in 1995.
From 1995 to 2001, Raglin was an independent consultant for rod pump analysis and design and he worked with many of the largest producers in the industry, including Shell, BP, Exxon, Occidental and Chevron. In 2001, Raglin began working for Lufkin Automation as the General Manager of Permian Operations. It was here he began a close working relationship with Dr. Sam Gibbs and Ken Nolen and was instrumental in helping design and introduced the industry to the SAM Controller, which is now used worldwide.
Raglin left Lufkin and formed Spirit Global Energy Solutions in 2008. Headquartered in Midland, the primary focus of Spirit Global was analyzing wells with portable dynograph and fluid level equipment. The company also provided remote analysis utilizing a SCADA host. Wanting to provide additional solutions to the industry, Raglin invented several patented downhole tools to mitigate gas and sand issues and a laser positioning device. Spirit Global also released the Genesis Controller, which is now known as the ChampionX Smarten Controller, under Raglin’s guidance. Spirit Global had offices in every producing basin in the United States as well as regional operations in Canada. The company was purchased by Dover Artificial Lift in 2013 and now operates as ChampionX.
Raglin formed WellWorx Energy in 2018 with a mission to offer in-person trainings and webinars focusing on rod pump principles and best practices as well as dynagraph interpretation. These education-based solutions were taken a step further and he began to design and patent the ToolWorx product line of downhole tools. Raglin currently holds 14 patents and his designs are focused on gas and sand mitigation efforts. The product line includes the Super Max System, the Helix Sand ByPass, the Halo, the Dominator and the ESP Gas ByPass with additional products planned for the future.
Seeing additional needs within the industry, Raglin purchased GreenShot LLC from Dr. Sam Gibbs and Ken Nolen. GreenShot is patented as the first fully permanent and automated fluid level system. It is also the only true ‘green’ system in existence, functioning without high-pressure nitrogen or C02 and instead utilizing the well’s naturaly-producing casing gas.
In the last 25 years, Raglin has taught hundreds of Rod Pump classes across the world. Throughout his career, Raglin has published more than a dozen technical papers and is partnered with multiple Texas universities to organize internships with field training as well as served as a guest lecturer to offer insight into the petroleum industry.
Jason Jones, ConocoPhillips
Kenneth B. (Ken) Nolen attended Texas A&M College and graduated in 1957 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, he joined Shell Oil Company as a Production Engineer. His career was temporarily halted for three years while he served in the U.S. Air Force as a Weather Officer at Dow Air Force Base in Bangor, Maine. Returning to Shell, he gained further experience in artificial lift as production engineering section head.
In 1970, he left Shell and teamed up with Dr. S. G. Gibbs to become co-founder and Vice President of Nabla Corporation, a high-tech services and manufacturing firm in Midland, Texas. While there, he pursued his career-long passion of optimizing production from artificially lifted wells. Lufkin Automation acquired Nabla in August 1997. Nolen continued his career as Technical Coordinator for the new firm until his retirement in 2002.
Retirement was short lived and he started working as an artificial lift consultant specializing in technical support and training. Again, Nolen and Dr. Gibbs teamed up in 2014 and formed GreenShot LLC, a company specializing in automated oil well fluid level technology. WellWorx Energy acquired GreenShot in 2018 and Nolen is currently employed by WellWorx as R&D Advisor.
Nolen has been a key contributor to the art and science of artificial lift his entire career. He was a co-developer with Dr. Gibbs of wellsite diagnostic methods (dynamometers, fluid level sounders and pump-off controllers) for sucker rod pumping systems. These diagnostic methods are widely used within the industry to remotely access data through automated continuously monitoring systems.
Nolen has been active in SPE his entire career and is a registered professional engineer emeritus in Colorado and New Mexico. He has eight patents, has written textbooks on artificial lift subjects and has written or co-written numerous technical papers to serve the industry. In the past 50 years, Nolen has taught more than 200 schools on artificial lift (mainly rod pumping technology) throughout the world.
Exhibit Hall
September 8th & 9th | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Included with session registration
ALRDC's Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop returns this summer promising outcome-oriented courses and sessions offered in a variety of engaging formats designed to inform, equip, and inspire operators and producers.
To enhance learning opportunities for workshop attendees, a variety of leading and innovative solutions, products and services will be on display in our nearby exhibit hall, where participants are encouraged to browse during designated breaks. Representatives from oil and gas operating companies, manufacturers, suppliers, and service companies will be available to engage with and answer questions.
Interested in showcasing your company, products, or services at the upcoming Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop?
Sponsorships & exhibitor packages focus on creating opportunities for meaningful connections between artificial lift vendors and prospective buyers, through a variety of digital and traditional means. ALRDC's subscribed audience includes thousands of energy industry workers ranging from students to executive leadership, researchers, and inventors. The 2025 Sucker Rod Pumping Workshop venue can accommodate an audience of 250 production engineers, lease operators, foremen, superintendents, production managers, service providers, and students.
Exhibiting Companies
Diversity & Inclusion – Bridging the generation gap for a stronger industry
Thursday, August 31st | 12:00 PM
In our industry today, the workforce is comprised of no less than five generations, each of which thinks differently, learns differently, communicates differently and values different priorities. This is due to the environment each generation has developed and flourished in. In this panel discussion, our panelists will share their experience and views relating to work, life and interacting with other generations in both their personal and professional journeys. We hope this will bring insight and help our audience to relate with other generations, appreciate their input and value their contribution so we can all thrive and do our best for our industry.
Panel Members
Dr. Victoria Pons has served as ALRDC Vice President since 2020 and member of the ALRDC board since 2017.
Dr. Victoria Pons is also the Director of Research and Strategic Development at WellWorx Energy where she leads the research, planning and implementation of innovative new programs and products for WellWorx. As an industry SME, Dr. Pons has greatly contributed to the advancement of new algorithms for rod pump control and other forms of artificial lift.
Victoria is very passionate about Diversity and Inclusion and created a D&I Committee at ALRDC to help educate and enrich our industry.
Dr. Rajan Chokshi has over 35 years’ work-experience in artificial lift, real-time production optimization, software development, and management. His current work is on artificial lift optimization, multi-phase flow calculations, failure prediction, virtual flow meter, emission reduction, and competency management. Chokshi has worked for national oil companies, majors, independents, service providers and technology companies. He has co-authored over fifteen SPE papers, two patents, and has delivered several SPE webinars and training courses. Besides conducting professional workshops globally, he has taught at Texas Tech, Missouri S&T, U of Southern California and U of Houston. Twice selected as an SPE distinguished lecturer, he also volunteers on multiple SPE technical committees. Recently he was selected to serve on the ALRDC board of directors. Dr. Chokshi holds a Bachelor’s and Master’s in chemical engineering from the Gujarat University and IIT-Kanpur, India, and a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Tulsa, USA.
Lynn Rowlan education includes a Bachelor and Masters of Science degree in Civil Engineering graduating in 1976 from Oklahoma State University. Mr. Rowlan was registered as an Oklahoma Professional Engineer July 1980 and received: the 2000 J.C. Slonneger Award from the, SWPSC, SW Petroleum Short Course Association, Inc; the 2010 SPE Distinguished Production Operations Award; the 2011 SWPSC Crawford Service Award; and the SPE 2020 SPE Legend of Artificial Lift Award.
During the 43 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry Mr. Rowlan has authored more than eighty research works/papers for the SWPSC, ASME, the Solution Mining Research Institute, the Artificial Lift Research and Development Counsel, the Russian Oil & Gas Technologies Magazine, the Canadian Petroleum Society and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He co-authored a book for gas well production optimization “Gas Well Deliquification” holds a US Patent # 6,634,426 on Plunger Lift Analysis. Beginning in September 2019 Mr. Rowlan retired from the position of Vice-president of Engineering for Echometer Company and now works as a consultant. His primary interest is to advance the technology of all artificial lift production systems and to present seminars and talks on the efficient operation, analysis, optimization, and troubleshooting of oil and gas wells.
Shivani Vyas is a Business Development Manager at Odessa Separator Inc. (OSI). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Tech University. Shivani firmly believes in innovation and giving back to the community. She is also actively involved with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and served as the Chair for the Permian Basin Section. Shivani Vyas is technically driven and has co-authored several papers including for SPE and Artificial Lift Forums. Shivani strives to make a positive impact through her vision, technical skills, and services.
Simon Suarez holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Universidad del Zulia in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He was also a Fulbright Scholarship recipient from 2009-2011 and attained a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Houston. He brings over 15 years of expertise and knowledge from a variety of roles within the Energy industry environment. His vast international and multiple business and leadership experiences makes him a strong addition to any team.
Simon began his career in 2007 working as a Sales & Applications Engineer with Weatherford. Since then, he held multiple technical and leadership roles in Artificial Lift Systems (ALS) operations, sales, and product line management in Midland, Houston, Venezuela, Mexico and throughout Latin America. In 2019, he became Weatherford’s Global Business Director for Production and in 2021 he joined Silverwell as their Western Hemisphere Sales Director.
Emmanuel Alaeze was born and raised in South Korea where he attended an American international school from grades 1-12. His favorite subjects are history and literature, but Emmanuel also has a love for physics and an aptitude for math. Emmanuel is an engineering student at UTPB where he loves learning new things and staying curious about the world around him.
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Bush Convention Center
105 N Main St
Midland, Texas 79701
(432) 687-8250
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Accommodation
There are several accommodation options available for workshop participants:
Wyndham Midland Downtown
117 West Wall Street
Midland, Texas 79701
(432) 683-6131
Why it’s nice: Full-service hotel literally across from the Convention Center. Rooftop bar, restaurant, pool, business center, free parking, and Wi-Fi.
Hotel Website | Map | Reserve a Room
Home2 Suites by Hilton Midland East
4104 N Big Spring St.
Midland, Texas 79705
(432) 682-6000
Why it’s nice: Modern all-suite hotel with in-room kitchens, free hot breakfast, outdoor pool, pet-friendly, and strong guest reviews.
Hotel Website | Map | Reserve a Room
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Midland Odessa
5716 Deauville Boulevard
Midland, Texas 79706
(432) 682-6000
Why it’s nice: Stylish all-suite property with free breakfast, fitness center, outdoor pool, and consistently high ratings from guests.
Hotel Website | Map | Reserve a Room
Hilton Garden Inn Midland
1301 N. Loop 250 W,
Midland, Texas 79706
(432) 689-0022
Why it’s nice: Upscale feel with on-site restaurant and bar, cooked-to-order breakfast, outdoor pool, gym, and 4,500 sq ft of event space.
Townplace Suites Midland South/I-20
912 Crump Street
Midland, Texas 79701
(432) 682-6000
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Holiday Inn Express and Suites-Midland Loop
5309 West Loop 250
North Midland, Texas
(432) 520-3600
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Holiday Inn Express Midland South
900 Crump Street
Midland, Texas
(432) 695-9020
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Midland, TX – Area Information
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How to Register as a Sponsor
Visit the Sponsorship page on the ALRDC website to review Sponsorship packages.
How to Redeem Complimentary Workshop Passes Included with Sponsorships
Complimentary workshop passes are included with the purchase select sponsorships, as indicated. If your purchase includes complimentary passes, you will receive a follow-up email within 3 business days of registration containing a unique promo code to be redeemed for workshop passes.
Daily meals are included with registration. Breakfast will be served from 7:00AM to 8:00AM, lunch from 12:00PM to 1:00PM, with morning and afternoon snacks available during breaks.
Each vendor may purchase up to two booths, which will be assigned side by side unless otherwise requested. Requests for specific booth locations will be considered, with priority given to registrants on a first come, first serve basis.
How to Register as an Exhibitor
Visit the Exhibitor page on the ALRDC website.
Booths will be assigned to fully registered exhibitors on a first-come, first-serve basis. Assignment will take place after exhibitor registration closes. Exhibitors will receive confirmed booth numbers by email.
2025 ALRDC Rod Pump Workshop
Exhibitor Instructions
Dear Exhibitor,
We are excited to welcome you as a valued exhibitor at the 2025 ALRDC Rod Pump Workshop in Midland, Texas at the Bush Convention Center (105 N Main St, Midland, TX 79701). Please review the important shipping, access, setup, and breakdown details below:
Shipping Information
All shipments must arrive on Monday, September 8, 2025.
Address for deliveries: 105 N Main St, Midland, Texas 79701
There will be no access to secure storage prior to this date.
Building Access
Monday, September 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM – Exhibitors will have access to the building.
Booth Setup
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM – Exhibitors may begin setting up their booths for the Vendor Marketplace.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM – Vendor Marketplace officially opens.
Booth Breakdown
Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 2:30 PM (after the last break) – Exhibitors may begin dismantling booths. Please do not begin breakdown earlier than this time.
Power & Equipment
Each booth will have access to one 120V outlet.
Please remember to bring your own power strips and extension cords as needed.
We are grateful for your participation and commitment to making this workshop a success. Thank you for exhibiting with us—we look forward to a fabulous show!
Prior to the first day of the workshop, please contact us by email at info@alrdc.com with any inquiries.
Prior to the first day of the workshop, please contact us via email at info@alrdc.com with any inquiries.
Your on-site contact for the workshop will be Ronda Brewer. Ronda can be reached by email at ronda@alrdc.com. During workshop hours, Ronda will be at the registration table.