1. The PODS Data Model
International Standard for Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipelines
Janet Sinclair, P. E.
Executive Director
PODS Association, Inc.

2. Agenda What is PODS? Members of PODS PODS and APDM
PODS Relational and PODS Esri Spatial
Components of the PODS Model
How to Join PODS?
PODS Resources

3. What is PODS?
PODS is the recognized industry standard pipeline data model.
PODS provides Pipeline Operators with an enterprise database architecture that is open, vendor-neutral, highly-scalable, and proven.
PODS is the industry best practice for pipeline data management.

4. What is PODS?
PODS allows Pipeline Operators to integrate critical life-cycle data and records with geospatial location.
Asset information and records
External documents
Inspections
Analysis
PODS is a foundational component of the IT enterprise for pipeline companies.

5. What is PODS? PODS Mission open
The PODS Association’s mission is to develop and support open data storage and interchange standards to meet the needs of the pipeline industry.
open

6. Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS)
Why is Open Important?
Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS)
PODS is built based upon the input of many pipeline companies.
Many service providers build their products to interact with the PODS structure.
Pipeline Operators who use PODS are not handcuffed to a single vendor’s software applications.

7. What is PODS?
PODS is a voluntary pipeline data standard, collaboratively developed and maintained by the pipeline industry.
PODS was built by Pipeline Operators, for Pipeline Operators.
PODS Association is a membership-based, not-for-profit industry association.

8. What is the PODS Association?
Board of Directors
Authorized Users
Executive Director
Technical
Committee

9. PODS Leadership PODS Board of Directors PODS Technical Committee
Ron Brush
New Century Software
Scott Moravec
Eagle Info. Mapping
Jeff Allen
Coler & Colantonio
Rob Brook
PG & E
Mike King BP
President
Paul Herrmann
Chevron
Vice President
Elizabeth Ziemer
Enbridge
Secretary
Tim Willms
Boardwalk
Treasurer
Kenneth Greer
CenterPoint
Board TC Liaison
Dan Palazzolo
Williams
PODS Board of Directors
JW Lucas
Enterprise Products
PODS Executive Director
Janet Sinclair, P. E.
Data Modeling Team
Administration
Team
Research & Development
PODS ESRI
Spatial
Release
Coordinators
PODS Technical Committee

10. Technical Committee (TC)
Release Coordinators
Chad Corcoran
Chesapeake
Costas Kotzabassis
Mahindra Satyam
Administration
Data Modeling
PODS ESRI Spatial
Research &
Development
Chairperson
Michael Emanuel
AeroMetric
Chairperson
Christopher Moravec
Eagle Info. Mapping
Chairperson
Luke Hutmacher
Willbros Engineering
Chairperson
Aruna Gubba
Enterprise Products
Terry Allen
GeoFields
Rod Burden
Moore Resources
Shyla Liebscher
J P Kenny
Lee Davis
WorleyParsons
Janice Fisher
Eagle Info. Mapping
Kirk Cameron
New Century Software
Narmina Lovely BP
Michael Ray
GeoFields
Gary Hoover
Enterprise Products
Dion Duran
Enterprise Products
Tracy Thorleifson
Eagle Info. Mapping
Eric Thomsen
Coler & Colantonio
Olga Ingerman
Fluor
Douglas Thorpe
DCP Midstream
Peter Veenstra
Willbros Engineering
Marsh Wong
Chevron
Teresa Young
GeoFields

11. * Many PODS member companies have global operations.
Current Membership
* Many PODS member companies have global operations.

12. Current Membership

13. Current Membership
Pipeline Operating Companies

14. PODS Relational and GIS
The PODS Relational Database
PODS Relational is deployed on Oracle or SQL Server.
PODS Relational is designed to work with a GIS.
PODS Relational is not dependent upon a GIS.
A GIS is used to view the spatial representation of the data within the PODS database.
PODS data may be spatialized in any GIS.
Many software applications are available to manage data within PODS through a GIS interface.

15. PODS Esri Spatial The PODS Esri Spatial Geodatabase
PODS Esri Spatial is an implementation of the PODS Standard.
PODS Esri Spatial includes the same tables, attributes, and domains of the PODS Standard, but is designed specifically for an Esri SDE deployment.
Releases of PODS Esri Spatial are maintained in-step with PODS Relational.

16. 5 Fold Increase In Breadth
PODS Over Time
5 Fold Increase In Breadth
14 Years
Notes for video:
Explained Part 1
From approximately 6:40 to 7:20

17. Components of the Model
Stationed
Centerline
(the Core)
Explained Part 2
From approximately 8:16 to 10:04

18. Components of the Model
Location
(X, Y, Z)
Explained Part 2
From approximately 10:04 to 11:14

19. Components of the Model
Pipeline
Facilities
Explained Part 2
From approximately 11:14 to 11:36

20. Components of the Model
Geographic
Features & Crossings
Explained Part 2
From approximately 11:36 to 12:24

21. Components of the Model
Cathodic Protection
Explained Part 2
From approximately 12:24 to 12:43

22. Components of the Model
Site Facilities
Explained Part 2
From approximately 12:43 to 13:30

23. Components of the Model
Compression
Explained Part 2
From approximately 13:30 to 14:00

24. Components of the Model
Offline
Events
Explained Part 2
From approximately 20:21 to 20:40

25. Components of the Model
Physical
Inspections
Explained Part 2
From approximately 14:00 to 14:15

26. Components of the Model
Cathodic Protection Readings
Explained Part 2
From approximately 14:15 to 14:22

27. Components of the Model
Inline Inspections
Explained Part 2
From approximately 14:22 to 14:46

28. Components of the Model
Close Interval Survey Readings
Explained Part 2
From approximately 14:46 to 14:54

29. Components of the Model
Stress Corrosion Cracking Potential
Explained Part 2
From approximately 14:54 to 14:55

30. Components of the Model
Leak Survey
Explained Part 2
From approximately 14:55 to 15:00

31. Components of the Model
Reports & External Documents
Explained Part 2
From approximately 15:00 to 16:51

32. Components of the Model
Alignment
Sheet Information
Explained Part 2
From approximately 16:51 to 17:15

33. Components of the Model
Operating Measures
Explained Part 2
From approximately 17:15 to 17:35

34. Components of the Model
Work Orders and Maintenance
Explained Part 2
From approximately 17:35 to 17:55

35. Components of the Model
Boundary Tables
Explained Part 2
From approximately 17:55 to 18:18

36. Components of the Model
Damage Prevention and
One Call
Explained Part 2
From approximately 18:18 to 19:20

37. Components of the Model
Repairs
Explained Part 2
From approximately 19:20 to 19:28

38. Components of the Model
Regulatory Compliance
Explained Part 2
From approximately 19:28 to 19:39

39. Components of the Model
Risk Analysis
Explained Part 2
From approximately 19:39 to 20:05

40. Components of the Model
Offshore
Offshore
Pipelines & Associated
Facilities
Explained Part 2
From approximately 20:05 to 20:21

41. PODS Supports the Enterprise
Regulatory Compliance
Spatial Analysis
Integrity Management
Hydraulic Modeling
Web-based Mapping 
Public Awareness
Business Development
Regulatory Reporting
Emergency Response Planning
Corrosion Prevention
Repairs and Maintenance
Strategic Planning
Explained Part 2
From approximately 20:05 to 20:21
Right-of-Way Management
Risk Analysis
Field Data Collection and Verification
Pipeline Damage Prevention
One Call ticket and Boundary Analysis
Financial and Property Tax Accounting
Internal Company Education
Pipeline Engineering and Field Operations

42. PODS is an active and growing organization
Several active work groups and industry collaborations
NACE, IPLOCA, OGP, GTI, PPDM, Energistics, OGC
2012 Releases of the PODS Data Model
PODS Esri Spatial (August)
PODS 6.0 (Release for member comment on September 17th)
PODS Open Spatial (Release for member comment in October)
8th Annual User Conference
2012 registration was 267, a 34% increase

43. PODS 6.0
Modularized PODS
In PODS 6.0, only the Core is required, all other modules are optional and largely independent.
Modularization will allow new member companies to select the parts of the model they wish to deploy.
PODS 6.0 will be released for member comment on Monday, September 17, 2012.

44. Joining PODS Membership in the PODS Association
One membership per cooperation, includes all employees and subsidiaries. Membership is renewed annually.
Small Pipeline Operator $2,000*
Large Pipeline Operator $5,000**
Service Provider $2,000
Government Agency $ 500
* Pipeline Operators having less than 1,000 miles (1,609 km) of transmission, less than 1,000 miles (1,609 km) of gathering, and less than 100,000 customer distribution meters
** All other Pipeline Operators

45. Benefits of Membership
1 – Legal use of the PODS Pipeline Data Model
2 – Receive new releases of the PODS Model and documentation
3 – Unlimited access to PODS online resources
4 – Voting in PODS elections
5 – Advanced review of new releases
6 – Opportunity for representation on the PODS Board of Directors and Technical Committee
7 – Recognition as a PODS member
8 – Learn from pipeline data managers from around the globe
9 – Network with other PODS users
10 – No cost to attend the PODS User Conference

46. www.pods.org User Presentations Association Information News & Events
Membership Information
Entity Relationship Diagrams
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(for members)
Download the Model
DDL for Oracle
DDL for SQL Server
XML for ArcSDE
Download the PODS
Data Dictionary and Documentation
PODS Technical Forum

47. Questions? www.pods.org Janet Sinclair, P. E. janet.sinclair@pods.org
PODS