What We Do

The OSDU® Forum turns shared industry needs into practical external outputs.

What the Forum Produces

Standard. Code. Data Models. Services. Certification. Guidance.

OSDU Data Platform Standard

OSDU Data Platform Standard

A common data platform standard for upstream data interoperability.

Data Definitions and Schemas

Shared data definitions and schemas for consistent data management and exchange.

Domain Data Management Services

Domain services that support upstream data management across key technical areas.

Core Platform Services

Foundational platform services for secure, interoperable data access and management.

Open-Source Platform Code / Community Implementation

The community implementation: open-source OSDU data platform code developed by Forum Members.

Platform and Application Certification

Certification processes and listings for commercial platforms and applications aligned to the OSDU Data Platform Standard. 

Documentation, Training, and Implementation Guidance

Resources that explain business capabilities and activities the platform supports, platform design, services, DDMS, architecture, ingestion, and implementation patterns.

How the Forum Works

Represent. Organize. Build. Govern.

Represent Member Priorities

Represent Member Priorities

Members bring priorities, requirements, and expertise into the Forum.

Organize Shared Requirements

Organize Shared Requirements

Working Groups turn shared needs into clear, actionable requirements; ultimately reflected in the data platform standard.

Build Platform Capabilities

Build Platform Capabilities

Capability groups turn requirements into working platform capabilities.

Guide and Govern the Work

Guide and Govern the Work

Leadership and governance help keep the work transparent, fair, and aligned. 

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