PPDM Association – The Global Energy Data Professionals

The PPDM Association is the not for profit, global society that enables the development of data professionals, engages them in community, and endorses a collective body of knowledge for data capability across the energy and natural resources industry.

Featured Community News

Margaret Barron goodbye
After many years of dedicated service to PPDM, Margaret Barron will be stepping away from her role leading and shaping programs that support Data Skills and Disciplines as the lead of PPDM™’s Professional Development pillar...

The Houston PPDM™ 2026 Energy Data Convention
Where Fandom Comes Alive - Only in Houston!

Join global leaders, innovators, and data professionals at the premier event shaping the future of energy data. This flagship convention dives into the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in data management - essential for driving sustainable growth in a rapidly evolving energy landscape...

Call to PPDM members to provide feedback for the What is Seismic
The PPDM “What Is Seismic?” Committees completed its year long collaborative project. Content is now live on our website.

We invite our members to review the materials and share your feedback, suggestions, and ideas for additional topics or graphics...

Katalyst Data Management Achieves PPDM Gold Level Compliance for iGlass™
Calgary, Alberta — March 23, 2026

The PPDM Association is pleased to recognize Katalyst Data Management for achieving Gold Level Compliance for its iGlass™ platform.

Gold Level Compliance represents the highest standard of alignment with the industry developed PPDM data model. It signals to the market that iGlass™ is built on widely accepted data definitions and proven business data requirements, reducing implementation risk...

CPDA™ Spotlight - Ramya Hariharasubramanian
I am an upstream subsurface data management consultant with 17 years of experience working with North American oil and gas majors - Pioneer, ExxonMobil, Shell, Suncor, and BP among others. My specialisation is PPDM-based TDM implementation, master data management, and data governance across the well lifecycle...

Our Core Pillars

Data Community

Data Community members are globally connected in a trusted network of data experts and users.

Data Resources

Data Resources are built collectively by members to drive data’s strategic usefulness and interoperability.

Data Professionals

Data Professionals build and certify their competency and capability to support industry needs for a resilient and skilled workforce.

The PPDM Association supports the entire energy value chain: Petroleum, New Energy, Environment, and Technology. We leverage the trusted PPDM Way to develop data standards, enable knowledge sharing, and provide professional development for data professionals and data consumers across the energy industry.