1. PODS Next Generation A Commitment to PODS as a Standard and a Transformed Data Model
August 23 & 30, 2016
KATHY
Welcome and introduction to Forum-Kathy Mayo. Introduce PODS leadership
Welcome to all in the room and on the webinar
Intro PODS Next Generation Co-Chairs
Intro Dan F. and Jen.
PODS Association commitment to good communication with Members
This is our 5th webinar
We try and offer 2 different dates and times for a topic/session
Pass to BUDDY for SLIDES 2-4

2. Mission
Develop and advance global pipeline data standards to support efficient data management and reporting for the oil and gas industry
BUDDY
This is our Mission

3. Vision Become the recognized global leader
in pipeline data standards and best practices
through collaboration with our member community
and the development of pipeline data models
designed with open specifications
BUDDY
PODS Association vision is to …… read it

4. Our Goals Products Advocacy Strategies Goal 1 PODS Core Goal 2
Interchange specs
Goal 3
Stakeholder engagement
Goal 4
Standards implementation guidance
Goal 5
Governance
Goal 6
Grow membership
Products
Advocacy
Strategies
BUDDY PRESENT Quick review Goals and how they relate to Next Gen – especially Goals 1 and 2
The Board adopted six goals as part of its strategic plan.
PODS 6 goals are organized three categories:
Our Products (PODS Data Model), -- Goals 1 and 2 relate directly to Next Gen
Advocacy (communication and guidance), delivered through a variety of methods
Strategies (around PODS organizational Needs)
Goal three is about how we communicate with members (and other stakeholders). PODS has increased the level of engagement and how we engage with members. This webinar is a good example.
Hand over to Next Gen Co-Chairs, Peter Veenstra of TRC

5. Next Gen Drivers Challenges in Current Model
Next Gen Workgroup Drivers
Lack of Performance
Difficult to Implement
Lack of Agility
Multiple standards to choose from
Core Documentation lacking
Disparity between vendor solutions
Strategic Plan
Member Concerns
Technology Changes
PETER
Next Gen, PODS Association is addressing what we’ve heard from you, Member Concerns. These have become the drivers
Some of the drivers of the Next Generation scope (development) include:
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6. PODS Board is Committed to Change
Lessons learned from users of the Standard
Exponential growth of data
Expanded regulatory reporting requirements (PHMSA and FERC)
International partners
Changes in technology
PETER
Commitment to PODS As A Standard and A Transformed Data Model
The PODS Board of Directors has chosen to transform the PODS Pipeline Data Standard, going forward. This directive came about after thorough consideration of lessons learned from PODS Association members using the Standard, the exponential growth of data, expanded regulatory reporting requirements (PHMSA and FERC), an increased call for support among international industry partners, and changes in relevant technologies.

7. PODS Next Generation
"PODS Next Generation is defining a standard that is easy to understand, simplified, rigorously documented and makes use of current technology. It is important for pipeline data consistency and interoperability. How PODS is implemented makes a difference. This is what we are working toward in PODS Next Generation." --Peter Veenstra, Co-Chair of the PODS Next Generation Work Group and PODS Association Board member
PETE V present…

8. Benefits of Next Gen Transformation
Achieve greater agility to build and extend the data model
Interoperate
Share data
Intuitive framework
Well-defined rules
Performance optimized
BUDDY
Benefits of Next Generation Data Standards Transformation
Achieve greater agility to build and extend the data model, responding to new business requirements.
Interoperate through standard data models and consistent application interface.
Share data within and between organizations using well defined data exchange specifications.
Intuitive framework includes clear and concise guidance and specifications.
Well-defined rules to document content, structure, and editing of data.
Performance optimized for management of bulk loading, reroute, inspection data and history.
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Agility to respond to new requirements
Interoperate through consistent application framework
Share data between organizations
Rapidly build and extend the data model
Prescribe data content, structure, and editing results
Optimize performance

9. Next Generation Standards Design Principles
Design for the Future
Solid Core Coupled with Flexibility and Agility
Support Time and History
Support Location and Spatial Representation
Support Interoperability
Easy to Understand
BUDDY

10. A Transformed PODS Model
Clear guidance to ensure consistency across implementations
Clear guidance for data maintenance in a PODS database
Modernized schema, data loading and QA/QC tools
Best practices
PETER

11. A Transformed PODS Model
Re-engineered PODS data model
Defined set of core tables
primarily designed as the system of record for location of pipeline assets
Clearly documented
support the deployment of the model
Interoperability and data sharing enabled
Enhanced standards for governance and communication
PETER
The next version of the Pipeline Data Model will not be another incremental release, but will be entirely restructured with major improvements and new approaches, as follows:
Re-engineered PODS data model
Defined set of core tables primarily designed as the system of record for location of pipeline assets
Clearly documented to support the deployment of the model
Interoperability and data sharing enabled
Enhanced standards for governance and communication

12. A Transformed PODS Model
One Logical Model – Multiple Implementation Patterns
Geodatabase
Relational Database
Data Exchange
Esri APR-Compatible Linear Reference System Model
Data Editing Documentation
Domain Management
Data Exchange Specification
PETER –
This solves the difference with PODS relational and esri being different….
Relational Database talking points:
- LRS (with spatial types or without)
No LRS (with spatial types or without)
Esri APR-Compatible Linear Reference System Model: Built-in Linear referencing is compatible….can be realized not only in geo database but also in relational database implementation patterns.
Data Exchange Specs: - I can send someone assets, conditions, centerline etc…. In a way they will be able to understand and use.

13. Strategic Alignment - Review
Next Generation aligns with the following PODS Strategic Plan Goals
Goal 1 - Core logical data model
Goal 2 - Interchange specifications
Goal 3 - Communication
Goal 4 - Implementation guidance
PETER
As we said at the beginning of the presentation: Next Gen is supporting these Strategic Goals

14. Goal 1 Establish an industry-recognized core logical data model
and vendor-neutral physical data model
with implementation resources
Pete—briefly discuss. How far has the group taken this, and what are the next steps (talk about Pipeline Week and the presentations; then completion of Phase 1).

15. Goal 1 - Outcomes Best Practices in Data Standards & Database
Well-defined core
Extendable through a modular approach
Maximum implementation flexibility, agility and interoperability
Implementation Resources
Support a wide variety of GIS and relational database formats
Enable improved interoperability
PETE
Best Practices in data standard and database, this includes
A well-defined core
One that is extendable through PODS modules, and
maximum implementation flexibility, agility and interoperability
PODS provides Implementation resources
Supporting a wide variety of GIS and relational database formats (our templates), and
Enable improved interoperability

16. Conceptual, Logical and Physical Models
Abstract
Conceptual models convey fundamental principles and basic properties of a system
Logical models provide a detailed blueprint for creation of databases, independent of any given database technology
Physical models provide a detailed design for a database, specific for a given database platform
A physical model is used to create a template which can be used to add and manage data
PETER
Tangible

17. WORK in PROGRESS Logical Data Model PETER
This shows “proof in the pudding” – work has been done…..work in progress....
Ability to send someone assets, conditions, centerline etc…. In a way they will be able to understand and use.

18. Steward open-interchange specifications for data sharing
Goal 2
Steward open-interchange specifications for data sharing
PETER

19. Open (vendor-neutral) data interchange specifications
Goal 2 - Outcome
Open (vendor-neutral) data interchange specifications
Enable accurate transfer and sharing of pipeline and associated business data and metadata
Platforms
Software products
Systems
PETER
Open (vendor-neutral) data interchange specifications
that enable accurate transfer and sharing
of pipeline and associated business data and metadata
between different platforms, software products and systems.

20. Data Exchange Specification
WORK in PROGRESS
PETER
This is an XML spec – we will talk about it in more detail at pipeline week

21. Next Gen - Near Term Schedule
Conceptual Data Model
29 July 2016 – Subset of core for Pipeline Week (Pipelines, Centerlines, Valves)
2 Sept 2016 – Full core
Logical Data Model
12 Aug 2016– Subset of core for Pipeline Week, draft
17-18 Aug 2016 – Working Group Team Meeting to Finalize subset of core
Physical Data Model and Templates
24 Aug 2016 – Subset of core for Pipeline Week (multiple implementation patterns)
1 Sep 2016 – Data Exchange Specification (DES) for subset of core
Data Editing Documentation
2 Sept Draft
Next Gen Demos/ Presentations Complete
15 Sept 2016
PETER
Speak to each of these
Feedback during pipeline week will help inform how schedule progresses after
21 Sept 2016 – 8:30-10am Plenary with Demos
22 Sept 2016 – 8:00am – Deep Dive into Next Gen

22. Next Gen – Looking Forward
Completed Core
Module Strategy
Schedule will be rolled out after Pipeline Week
– Website
Newsletter
LinkedIn
PETER
What’s next?

23. Learn More at Pipeline Week!
Conceptual Model
Logical Model
Physical Data Model
Data exchange specification
Demonstration
Documentation
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24. PODS Next Gen
KATHY – Wrap up and make a plug for Sponsorships….