Explore the power of standardized RDLs
PCA provides standardized reference data libraries (RDLs) to support the oil and gas industry and other heavy asset sectors. These libraries offer standardized technical terms, structured information models, and ontologies to improve data exchange and asset management.
Standard technical information
At the core of our standard technical information library is ISO15926, a comprehensive standard for the representation of industrial information. PCA leverages Parts 2, 4, and 12 of the standard, forming the foundation of our RDLs. These parts offer a robust framework for describing and building core terms essential for the industry.
We currently provide two versions of our RDL:
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Production version - Available at data.posccaesar.org
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Extended version - Available at staging3.data.posccaesar.org
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The extended version incorporates the latest developments from ISO15926 Part 4 - Edition 3, as well as additions from production usage by PCA member organizations over the past half decade.
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As part of developing the new tools and services in PCA, we are conducting a general lift our platform. This means that the current extended version will be migrated to our new platform and published as the new production version. The migration will be done in a way not to impact current users. Stay tuned for news and updates on this front.
IMF
IMF (Information Modeling Framework) introduces a cutting-edge approach to creating structured information models, widely adopted in Norway’s oil and gas industry for standard technical modeling. IMF allows the development of reusable models (IMF Types) for various asset aspects. PCA leads the development of tools and services to support the creation and collective approval of IMF Types by member organizations. While some IMF Types are available for exploration, they are provisional and subject to upcoming updates.
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IDO
IDO (Industrial Data Ontology) is a W3C OWL 2 ontology designed to support the management of industrial assets and processes throughout their entire lifecycle. It provides a standardized framework for building vocabularies and managing structured data models across various industries, enabling interoperability between systems. IDO is foundational for reference data libraries (RDLs) and is key in aligning data with international standards, facilitating efficient data exchange and asset management across domains. Although still under development, an early version for explorative usage is available here.
Access and use
Our libraries are open for exploration and use, with the understanding that certain IMF Types are currently in a state of flux and not recommended for production applications. We encourage industry professionals to delve into these resources, providing valuable feedback and contributing to their evolution.
Upcoming launches
PCA is evolving rapidly, and 2024 will see the launch of new types of libraries from PCA. Stay tuned for news and updates here. Who knows - maybe active readers will get early bird access?