Pipeline Open Data Standard Association

The Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) Association is a non‑profit, non-political (501(c)(3) – EIN 84-1572421) member‑driven community that delivers the industry’s trusted pipeline data model, adopted by operators, service providers, vendors, and regulators worldwide. The PODS Standard—supported by an active, collaborative community—is the most effective and scalable foundation for building a GIS Digital Twin and modern pipeline data management program for now and the future.  Since 1998, PODS has been adopted by 200+ operators in 40+ countries, supporting over 3 million miles of pipelines and systems.

PODS is growing—and so is the value we deliver to our members. We’re building a vibrant pipeline community that supports the entire asset lifecycle with resources that matter: industry‑leading training and PODS Certifications, a global network of innovative professionals, curated free live data layers, federal and state regulatory updates, and two expandable and interoperable core data models: PODS 7 with Linear Referencing (APR) and PODS 7 for the Connected Network (Utility Network and APR) with modular extensions adaptable to PODS 7 and UPDM.

Get involved by joining a community event, an international chapter, volunteering on a committee, or contributing to a new workgroup like Geohazards, Underground Storage, Leak Detection or the industry’s first ever Construction/Project Data Delivery Standard.

PODS Around the World

From North America to Europe, Asia, Oceania, MENA, and South America, PODS continues to connect pipeline data professionals across 40+ countries.

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