Production Optimisation and Artificial Lift (OG-042) Training Course

Production Optimisation and Artificial Lift

Maximising production from existing wells is often the fastest and cheapest way to increase output and revenue. Production optimisation combines well performance…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

6Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Maximising production from existing wells is often the fastest and cheapest way to increase output and revenue. Production optimisation combines well performance analysis, artificial lift, surveillance and systematic problem solving.

This LLMI course covers well inflow and outflow performance, nodal analysis, artificial lift methods including gas lift, electrical submersible pumps, rod pumps and progressive cavity pumps, production surveillance and the use of digital tools to optimise production. Participants practise identifying underperforming wells and selecting remedies.

The course is practical and focused on decisions engineers make every day.

Course Objectives

Analyse well inflow and outflow performance

Apply nodal analysis concepts

Compare artificial lift methods and select appropriately

Optimise gas lift and pump performance

Use surveillance data to identify opportunities

Build a production optimisation programme

Target Audience

Production engineers

Petroleum engineers

Field operations supervisors

Artificial lift specialists

Asset managers

Graduate engineers

Course Methodology

Concept lectures and calculations

Nodal analysis exercises

Artificial lift case studies

Surveillance data workshops

Group problem-solving

Course outline

1Day 1: Well Performance

Inflow performance relationships
Outflow and tubing performance
Nodal analysis
Skin and formation damage
Production constraints
Exercise: Nodal analysis

2Day 2: Artificial Lift Selection

Artificial lift overview
Selection criteria
Gas lift principles
ESP principles
Rod and PCP pumps
Workshop: Lift selection

3Day 3: Optimising Lift Systems

Gas lift optimisation
ESP performance and failures
Rod pump diagnostics
Energy efficiency
Run-life improvement
Case study: ESP failure analysis

4Day 4: Production Surveillance

Well testing and allocation
Surveillance data
Identifying underperforming wells
Well interventions
Water and gas management
Exercise: Well review

5Day 5: Optimisation Programmes

Digital oilfield tools
Integrated production modelling
Optimisation workflows
KPIs
Organisation and processes
Capstone: Production optimisation plan

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Production Optimisation and Artificial Lift course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Production Optimisation and Artificial Lift course?

The next public date is 21 - 25 Dec 2026 in Munich. There are 13 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Munich, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, London.

Can I take Production Optimisation and Artificial Lift online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

Production Optimisation and Artificial Lift

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