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Oil and gas lifting is a key performance indicator for SKK Migas. Oil and gas lifting shall mean the amount of oil and/or gas production which has been sold/distributed. Lifting is assessed based on the achievement of targets that have been determined by the government through the state revenue and expenditure budget (APBN) or on technical figures that are evaluated and agreed upon in the work plan and budget (WP&B). During the period of 2016-2020, observations were made on the performance of Indonesia's oil and gas lifting and the draining of oil tank stocks at the end of each year. At a regional level, the South Sumatera Region has a number of custody transfer points and monitoring points for oil and gas lifting spread across three provinces. This paper also discusses what has been done in the area to improve the performance of lifting operations and reducing dead stock. The lifting supervision method refers to the knowledge of the quantity accounting system (QAS), application of procedures and the use of appropriate instruments. Several changes were made to the lifting supervision strategy starting in 2018. The competence of personnel is strengthened by training and field introductions. The lifting supervisory organization was formed with the setup of regional representative offices in order to improve access to information. The officers supervise the compliance with lifting procedures. Lifting supervisors coordinate with PSC Contractors through shipping coordination (shipcoord), oil distribution operations coordination (KOPM), and gas coordination meeting (GCM). Engagement to field implementer and surveyors is carried out for the accuracy of the lifting equipment and figures. The work schedule of field supervisors is optimized accordingly. Several adjustments in lifting operation were made as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic in order to maintain lifting performance. During the period of 2016-2020, the average performance of Indonesia's oil and gas lifting was 99% of production, followed by a significantly decline in year-end stock levels by an average of 53%. The realization of the lifting figure in the South Sumatra region is 100% of the nomination figure. The South Sumatra region contributes 10% of the national lifting. Lifting supervision carried out according to procedures and supported by good cooperation between the parties, will achieve the lifting operation performance target as expected. This paper provides a fairly complete picture of how lifting operations are carried out and how much lifting supervision has an effect on increasing lifting performance. This paper is also expected to contribute knowledge that can be utilized by lifting supervisors.