2026 Southwestern Petroleum Short Course

SWPSC Conference Registration

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Preconference Schools

Course	Presenters	Price
Corrosion Monitoring: Importance of Analytical Testing Monday, April 20th, 2026 This one-day pre-conference school will examine representative laboratory data associated with the selection, monitoring, and optimization of corrosion treating chemicals. We will examine lab data and key performance indicators (KPIs) pertaining to tracking the effectiveness of corrosion inhibitors…	Becky Ogden - Martin Water Labs	$600.00	Learn More
Fundamentals of Sucker Rod Lift School Monday, April 20th, 2026 “Fundamentals of Sucker Rod Lift” is a one-day seminar on the principles and operations of sucker rod lift. Components of the sucker rod lift system including the pumping unit, rods, tubing, pump, downhole gas separator and prime mover are presented. Each component of the sucker rod lift system is…	O. Lynn Rowlan - Coordinator	$600.00	Learn More
Gas Lift Training Monday, April 20th, 2026 This 2-day course is intended to provide operations personnel with a general understanding of gas lift wells, with a particular emphasis placed on operational issues. Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: (1) describe the key components of gas lift wells and facilities and…	Matt Young - Flowco Production Solutions Greg Stephenson and Kieth McKenzie- OXY	$800.00	Learn More
Plunger Lift School Monday, April 20th, 2026 Plunger Lift has always been recognized as the most economical form of Artificial Lift for removing liquids from natural gas wells and producing higher GLR oil wells. With the recovery of oil and natural gas prices plunger lift has become an increasingly popular lift choice. When combined with…	Mike Swihart - PROLIFTCO	$600.00	Learn More
Rod Pump Analysis and Optimization Monday, April 20th, 2026 This course will cover the use of automation and host software to monitor, analyze, and optimize a sucker rod pumping system. Discussion will include the operation and configuration of rod pump controllers and variable speed drives, key operating parameters, and how those parameters change under…	Chris Cavazos – OXY	$600.00	Learn More
Basics of Hydraulic Fracturing in Horizontal Wells Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 The basics of hydraulic fracturing will be covered from reservoir characterization to fracture mechanics to frac treating pressure analysis. The class agenda will include frac theory, current trends in limited entry, and key production drivers. Students participating in the class will solve…	Roger Myers - RRM Completions Lucas Bazan - Bazan Consulting	$600.00	Learn More
Designing a Rod Pumping System Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 This course will cover the use of rod design software to design a rod pumping system. Attendees will design a system for an example well while learning the use of the software, recommended default settings, and how to design for conditions such as sideloading and buckling. Additional topics include…	Anthony Allison - OXY	$600.00	Learn More
ESP Live Trend Analysis & Optimization Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 This advanced technical training course is designed for Artificial Lift and Petroleum Engineering professionals responsible for working with or managing ESP (Electric Submersible Pump) systems. Effective ESP trend analysis and optimization are crucial for achieving longer run life, maximizing…	Graham Breaky and Brandon Pronk - Dwiggins Consulting, LLC	$600.00	Learn More
Oilfield Operational Challenges Managed with Chemical Solutions Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 In “Oilfield Operational Challenges Managed with Chemical Solutions” Fadi, a ConocoPhillips employee, will describe real world high-impact challenges associated with oilfield production that he has experienced in unconventional completions, such as early life scale/solids/sand erosion, corrosion…	Fadi El Ahmadieh - ConocoPhillips Becky Ogden, Consultant - Martin Water Labs	$600.00	Learn More
Remedial Acidizing School Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 This one-day Remedial Acidizing course discusses formation damage of carbonate producing formations, including types of damage associated with the life cycle of a well. This will include a discussion on both inorganic and organic depositions. Stimulation techniques of carbonate producers will be…	Steve Metcalf - Dead Branch Consulting LLC	$600.00	Learn More
Troubleshooting with Acoustic Instrument (Gas Lift, Plunger Lift, Gas Well, Rod Pump, ESP ...) Tuesday, April 21st, 2026 This Short Course presents analysis techniques used to determine the distance to the liquid level in oil and gas wells with normal or unusual conditions. Acoustic fluid level technology has resulted in being able to undertake acoustic measurements to investigate the status of oil and gas wells…	Gustavo Fernandez and O. Lynn Rowlan - Echometer Company	$600.00	Learn More

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Annual Conference Info

NEXT SWPSC CONFERENCE: APRIL 20-23, 2026