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Welcome to

Pipeline Open Data Standard Association

We are THE Industry Standard and Community for Efficient Pipeline Data Management for the Digital Twin.

Our PODS Principal Partner

Membership Information

About The Organization & Community

Discover the Advantages of PODS

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The Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) Association is a non-profit (501 (c) (6) – EIN # 841572421) member-driven organization that provides the widely recognized data model standard adopted by pipeline operators, service providers, vendors, and regulatory agencies for managing spatial data. The PODS Standard is the best starting point for implementing a GIS Digital Twin and data management program due to its effectiveness and scalability.

We are growing and adding more value to our members by building a pipeline community focused on the entire asset lifecycle, adding resources such as training, curated free live data layers, federal and state specific regulatory updates and expandable PODS 7 for Utility Network core data models with industry specific modules which can be adaptable to PODS 7, Utility Network and UPDM.

Get involved by attending a community event or volunteering for a committee! Or sign up for a new workgroup to expand PODS 7 to support the development of a brand new standardized water pipeline data model or help to create prescribed business processes for the first time in the Regulatory/Integrity Task Workgroup.

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Upcoming Events

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Mon, January 19, 2026
The 38th International Pipeline Pigging & Integrity Management (PPIM) Conference, Training Courses, and Exhibition returns to Houston in January 2026. Hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center and the Hilton Americas, PPIM brings together pipeline operators, engineers, researchers, and solution providers from across the globe. This industry-leading forum focuses exclusively on pipeline pigging, maintenance, inspection, integrity management, repair, and risk assessment. With training courses (Jan 19–20), conference sessions (Jan 21–22), and a dynamic exhibition (Jan 20–22), attendees gain direct access to the latest research, real-world case studies, and cutting-edge technologies driving the future of safe, efficient pipeline operations. PPIM…
Wed, February 11, 2026
Prepare to join pipeline data professionals from around the world at the PODS International Forum in Doha, Qatar! Building on the success of the recent forum held in Dubai, this annual event will be held on February 11-12, 2026. The forum is dedicated to bridging the gap between pipelines and innovation, fostering critical discussions and collaborations in pipeline data management. Attendees can expect a program filled with technical presentations and insightful panel discussions, all focused on leveraging the PODS data model to support asset management, integrity management, and risk assessment. It's the ideal setting to gain new knowledge and share…
Tue, February 24, 2026 12:00 AM
Mark your calendars! The ATP PiMSlider User Group Meeting will take place on February 24-25, 2026, in Surrey, Vancouver. This is a great opportunity to connect with other users, learn about the latest updates to PiMSlider, and share best practices. For more events from ATP, be sure to check their news and events page: https://www.atpuk.co.uk/news-events/?_sft_category=events. We look forward to seeing you there!

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