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.

In a recent episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Marissa Anderson of Magnolia River and Gary Choquette of PRCI joined host Russel Treat to discuss how SCADA Connect enhances PODS by linking sensor data—such as pressure, flow, and temperature—directly to precise pipeline locations. This geospatial connection strengthens everything from leak detection and hydraulic modeling to asset integrity and regulatory compliance.

The release highlights the ongoing commitment of PODS to support operators in building safer, smarter, and more efficient pipeline systems. By aligning SCADA data with PODS’ spatial database, operators can better understand system behavior, reduce uncertainty, and enable advanced applications like digital twins for proactive management.

Anderson emphasized the importance of industry-wide data standards and governance to ensure consistency, while Choquette connected the effort to PRCI’s broader research initiatives around innovative leak detection and system reliability. Together, their insights underscore how collaboration across the pipeline community is shaping a stronger foundation for operational excellence.

To learn more about the SCADA Connect release and hear the full discussion, visit the Pipeliners Podcast Network: