We are excited to announce that the PODS Association Certification Program is now officially available to employees of all active PODS Member Companies, complete with a specialized PODS Certificate you can proudly share with your organization and professional network.
News & Updates
Esri and PODS Association Launch First Three PODS Modules on UPDM
The PODS Association today announced a major milestone in their strategic collaboration: the development and deployment of the first three PODS data model modules (ILI, Integrity Regulatory and SCADA Link) integrated with Esri’s Utility and Pipeline Data Model (UPDM). This achievement results from PODS and Esri working together through the Esri Advantage Program (AP).
PODS Board Nominations Now Open for 2026!
Board Elections will open at the end of March! This is a fantastic opportunity for members around the world to contribute to the future direction of PODS by nominating dedicated professionals committed to advancing our mission.
PODS Announces New Release of SCADA Connect Component
The Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) community recently marked an important milestone with the release of the SCADA Connect component, a module designed to integrate real-time pipeline monitoring with spatially accurate data management.
PODS Launches SCADA Link Module to Connect Pipeline Sensor Data with GIS
The Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) Association has released its new SCADA Link (SL) Module, enabling operators to tie SCADA readings directly to...
Revolutionizing Pipeline Data Management: The New PODS SCADA Link Module Is Here
The PODS Association has officially launched the SCADA Link (SL) Module, marking a major advancement in how pipeline operators can manage sensor...
Xylem and PODS Team Up to Simplify Water Pipeline Data Management
Every year, more than 126 billion cubic meters of treated water is lost globally—mostly due to aging infrastructure and undetected leaks. For utilities, this means lost revenue, mounting repair costs, and a growing urgency to modernize pipeline assessments. But how do you manage the massive amount of inspection data effectively?
PODS 7.03 Update – From Linear Referencing to Geospatial Advantage
In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, host Russel Treat welcomes Jeff Allen, Global Pipeline Practice Lead for Esri and a board member of PODS, to discuss the latest developments in the Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS).
PODS at 25: Celebrating a Quarter-Century of Pipeline Data Innovation—and What’s Next
Since its debut in 1998, the Pipeline Open Data Standard (PODS) has become the backbone of geospatial data management for pipeline infrastructure....









