Energy Data eXchange

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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.Expansion depth limit exceeded 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.

Goals

Curate and preserve DOE-funded research data for future access and reuse.
Provide secure, collaborative workspaces and public access to energy research outputs.
Integrate AI and spatial tools to accelerate fossil energy and carbon management solutions.Expansion depth limit exceeded

Organization

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.Expansion depth limit exceeded Funding comes from FECM budgets, supporting platform upgrades, staff, and tools like Joule supercomputer integration, with no centralized amount disclosed.

History

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.Expansion depth limit exceeded 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.

Funding

Initial funding in 2011 was not publicly specified, drawn from NETL’s R&D budget under FECM.Expansion depth limit exceeded 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.

Implementation

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.Expansion depth limit exceeded 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.

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