Session Managers: Karim Ahmed Shata, PETRONAS; Nurymuhammet Nazkuliyev, PETRONAS

As artificial lift strategies evolve beyond standalone equipment, surface systems are increasingly becoming critical enablers of integrated asset performance. In many mature and constrained fields, production is no longer limited by reservoir deliverability alone, but by surface backpressure, facility constraints, flowline hydraulics, and the ability to dynamically manage well and network interactions.

This session focuses on the role of surface artificial lift and surface facilities optimisation within fully integrated production systems. Emphasis will be placed on how surface lift technologies—combined with digitalisation, automation, and real-time data—enable operators to unlock additional production, improve system reliability, and reduce downtime across multi-well assets.

Technical discussions will highlight the integration of surface artificial lift with production networks, facilities, and reservoir management, demonstrating how data-driven workflows, automation, and interoperability with digital platforms are reshaping operational decision-making. Through field case studies and operational experience, participants will gain practical insights into achieving holistic production optimisation by aligning surface lift, facilities, and subsurface performance.

Discussion topics will include:

• Overview and selection criteria for artificial lift systems beyond ESP and gas lift across different reservoir and well conditions.
• PCP applications for heavy oil, sand-prone, and high-viscosity fluid production.
• Plunger lift optimisation for gas wells with liquid loading challenges.
• Operational challenges, failure mechanisms, and best practices across alternative lift systems.
• Digital monitoring, automation, and data-driven optimisation for non-ESP artificial lift methods.
• Field case studies highlighting technology deployment, operational lessons learned, and performance.
• Well lineup management and optimisation strategies for dynamic reservoir to facility balancing.
• Surface facility optimisation, including compressor changeouts, separator pressure management, and flare/vent reduction initiatives.
• Backpressure management approaches to reduce system constraints and maximise drawdown.
• Surface artificial lift applications such as surface jet pumps, multiphase pumps, condensate recovery systems, low pressure units, and automated gas lift valves within integrated production systems.

Session Managers: Panit Jedsadawaranon, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited; Rossawan Chandakaew, PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited

As reservoirs become more complex and operating windows narrow, many production challenges require artificial lift solutions beyond conventional gas lift and Electric Submersible Pump (ESP) systems. Alternative lift technologies such as rod pumping, progressive cavity pumps (PCP), hydraulic pumps, jet pumps, and plunger lift are increasingly deployed to address conditions that demand specialised design and operating approaches.

These lift methods are commonly applied in environments characterised by high fluid viscosity, sand production, low reservoir pressure, deviated or horizontal well trajectories, and intermittent or unstable production behaviour. Their successful application depends on robust system selection, tailored equipment design, and disciplined operational practices throughout the well lifecycle.

This session will showcase advancements in alternative artificial lift technologies, highlighting innovative designs, application strategies, and operational best practices. Through real-field case studies and lessons learned, the session will demonstrate how these technologies are being adapted to improve efficiency, reliability, and flexibility in challenging and non-conventional developments.

Discussion topics will include:

• Rod pump and progressive cavity pump applications in challenging and non-conventional environments.
• Selection, design, and optimisation of hydraulic and jet pump systems.
• Plunger lift and intermittent lift strategies for liquid loading and low-pressure gas wells.
• Hybrid and integrated artificial lift solutions for life-of-well optimisation and complex developments.

Session Managers: Syafiq Effendi Jalis, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.; Hanny Anggaraini, PT. Pertamina Hulu Rokan

The oil and gas industry is at a critical juncture, balancing the need to maximise hydrocarbon recovery from mature and marginal fields with increasing sustainability expectations and net-zero commitments. Artificial lift systems—long essential for sustaining production—are now being fundamentally reshaped by digitalisation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Machine Learning (ML), transforming how lift performance, reliability, and energy efficiency are managed across the asset lifecycle.

Traditionally, artificial lift operations have relied heavily on manual surveillance, reactive maintenance, and periodic optimisation, often resulting in higher operating costs, unplanned downtime, and increased safety exposure. Digitalisation introduces real-time data acquisition, remote monitoring, and advanced analytics, enabling proactive decision-making, dynamic lift optimisation, and predictive maintenance. These capabilities allow operators to improve production efficiency, reduce intervention frequency, lower manpower requirements, and enhance safety across single wells and large well portfolios.

Beyond operational performance, digital and AI-enabled artificial lift systems play a strategic role in advancing sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives. By optimising energy consumption, reducing unnecessary lift power, minimising emissions, and extending the productive life of existing assets, these technologies help reduce the environmental footprint of hydrocarbon production. When applied at scale, digital artificial lift solutions enable operators to maintain economic viability while progressing toward a cleaner, safer, and more energy-efficient future.

Discussion topics will include:

• Digital transformation of artificial lift operations: from reactive to predictive and autonomous workflows.
• Application of AI and ML for artificial lift performance optimisation and failure prediction.
• Real-time monitoring, remote operations, and portfolio-level optimisation of lift systems.
• Energy efficiency and power optimisation in gas lift, ESP, and other artificial lift methods.
• Reducing emissions and environmental footprints through digital and AI-enabled lift strategies.
• Integration of artificial lift data with subsurface, surface, and facility systems.
• Cybersecurity, data quality, and change management in digital artificial lift deployment.
• Field case studies demonstrating production improvement, cost reduction, and ESG impact.