Energy Data eXchange: Difference between revisions

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The '''Energy Data eXchange''' (EDX) is a Department of Energy platform developed by the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in 2011 to serve as a virtual library and data laboratory for fossil energy and carbon management research. Supporting over 2,500 registered users—including NETL researchers, external collaborators, and industry partners—it hosts thousands of datasets, such as those from the Offshore Risk Modeling suite, and integrates advanced tools like EDX Spatial, launched in 2023, to visualize geospatial data.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://edx.netl.doe.gov |title=Energy Data eXchange |publisher=National Energy Technology Laboratory}}</ref> Transitioning to a multi-cloud environment in March 2024, EDX enhances reliability and incorporates AI and machine learning capabilities, aligning with NETL’s Science-based AI/ML Institute (SAMI) goals.

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* Integrate AI and spatial tools to accelerate fossil energy and carbon management solutions.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.netl.doe.gov/node/12808 |title=EDX Multi-Cloud Migration |publisher=National Energy Technology Laboratory}}</ref>

The Energy Data eXchange is managed by NETL under DOE’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM), with a Program Manager overseeing operations, though no specific titleholder is publicly named. NETL’s Research and Innovation Center drives its development, adhering to DOE cyber policies and data standards like DataCite for citations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://edx.netl.doe.gov/about |title=About EDX |publisher=National Energy Technology Laboratory}}</ref> Funding comes from FECM budgets, supporting platform upgrades, staff, and tools like Joule supercomputer integration, with no centralized amount disclosed.

EDX was initiated in 2011 to address data management challenges in NETL’s fossil energy research, evolving from internal needs to a public-facing platform by 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.netl.doe.gov/research/energy-data-exchange |title=EDX Overview |publisher=National Energy Technology Laboratory}}</ref> Key milestones include the 2022 FECM directive mandating EDX for all funded research, the 2023 launch of EDX Spatial for geospatial data, and the 2024 multi-cloud migration enhancing accessibility. It continues to grow, supporting DOE’s Energy Earthshots with plans for deeper AI integration.

Initial funding in 2011 was not publicly specified, drawn from NETL’s R&D budget under FECM.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.energy.gov/fecm/energy-data-exchange-edx |title=EDX Details |publisher=Department of Energy}}</ref> Ongoing support, including the 2024 cloud migration, relies on FECM appropriations—e.g., $185 million in FY 2023 for related R&D—covering infrastructure, curation, and tool development. There’s no end date, as EDX aligns with DOE’s long-term data strategy.

EDX operates via a customized CKAN platform at edx.netl.doe.gov, offering private workspaces for research teams and public access to curated datasets since 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://edx.netl.doe.gov |title=Energy Data eXchange |publisher=National Energy Technology Laboratory}}</ref> It rolled out in phases: initial development (2011-2013), public expansion (2013-2022), and cloud/AI upgrades (2023-2024), with tools like EDX Spatial and OAuth authentication enhancing functionality. The program is ongoing, adapting to user needs with no fixed end.