2025 API Storage Tank Conference and Expo

American Petroleum Institute (API), October 20, 2025

Host: American Petroleum Institute (API)
Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Starts: October 20, 2025
Ends: October 23, 2025

Aboveground Storage Tanks (ASTs)

Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) are large containers usually made of metal and resting on top of the ground, designed to temporarily hold a number of different liquid or gas substances. These substances can range from water to crude oil to various chemical...
American Petroleum Institute (API)

The American Petroleum Institute (API) is a trade organization that represents the oil and gas industry in the United States. Since 1924, API has been the leader in developing equipment and operating standards for the oil and natural gas industry. API works with...
Downstream

The Oil and Gas industry is commonly divided into the three major sectors: Upstream, which includes oil and gas exploration and production;
Inspection

Inspection is the practice of examining the physical condition of materials, components, or entire pieces of equipment in order to determine if and for how long it will operate as intended. Inspection plays a vital role in any
Mechanical Integrity (MI)

Mechanical Integrity (MI) can be defined as the management of critical process equipment to ensure it is designed and installed correctly, and that it operates and is maintained properly (i.e. no leaks and all elements are fit for service). A mechanical integrity program should...
Midstream

The Oil and Gas industry is commonly divided into the three major sectors: Upstream, which includes oil and gas exploration and...
Petrochemicals

Petrochemicals are the chemical products derived from petroleum and natural gas at different stages in the refining process. In some instances, a specific chemical included among the petrochemicals may also be obtained from other sources, such as coal or...
Terminals

A terminal (also called a tank farm) is an industrial facility used to store oil, gas, and/or petrochemical...

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Event Overview

The 2025 API Storage Tank Conference and Expo will provide attendees with new information on tank-related research, the latest technologies, and API petroleum standards. This is one of the premier, high-level meetings where storage tank professionals from around the world can network and exchange ideas. The conference will feature multiple panels that will help you understand the requirements to maintain tank integrity while complying with environmental rules. Moreover, the conference provides an opportunity for attendees to earn PDH (Professional Development Hours), maintaining their certifications and required hours.

Who Should Attend

Tank, Valves, and Piping Professionals
Tank owners, managers, or operators
Experienced storage tank professionals
Senior tank designer or construction specialist
Representatives of oil and petrochemical refineries, utilities, pipelines, tank cleaning firms, and others interested in confined spaces and safe tank entry
Refinery and terminal owners, managers, or operators
Senior design or construction specialists

Topics Covered

Tank Inspection and Integrity Management
Effective NDE for Aboveground Storage Tanks
Relevant Codes, Standards, and Regulations
Fitness for Service Assessments
Tank Design with Fire in Mind
Storage Tank Financial Responsibility
Corrosion Control
Culture and Process Safety
Tank Turnaround Management
...and more.

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