October 20, 2025 to October 23, 2025
2025 API Storage Tank Conference & Expo
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona
#StorageTank25
Overview
2025 Call for Presentations
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Submission Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2025
The API Storage Tank Conference has been an annual event since 1995. It is considered the only meeting designed for high-level storage tank professionals and has a loyal and dedicated attendee base.
This conference is volunteer driven, both at the planning committee and speaker level. We consistently produce a compelling conference program, with a focus on safety, best practices, and innovation. In addition, the conference provides an opportunity for attendees to earn PDH (Professional Development Hours), maintaining their certifications and required hours. The conference also provides the opportunity for networking and idea exchange, with our dedicated sponsors and exhibitors sharing their latest products and services.
Schedule at a Glance
| Monday October 20, 2025 |
Tuesday October 21, 2025 |
Wednesday October 22, 2025 |
Thursday October 23, 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| API-NFPA Safe Tank Entry Workshop | API-NFPA Safe Tank Entry Workshop | API Storage Tank Conference | API Storage Tank Conference |
| API/STI-SPFA Repair, Inspection, Modification, and Upgrade of Field Erected Storage Tanks Course (8 AM – 5 PM) | Exhibition | Exhibition | |
| US EPA FRP Course (8 AM – 12 PM) | |||
| US EPA SPCC Course (1 PM – 5 PM) |
Who Should Attend
- Tank, and 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
Questions?
- Registration: Veronica White, 202-682-8258, [email protected]
- Logistics or Sponsorship: [email protected]
- Program: Nick Montebello, 202-682-8493, [email protected]
Program Details
7 PDH (Professional Development Hours) / CPD (Continuing Professional Development) hours will be provided for the October 8th API/STI-SPFA Course attendance.14 hours will be provided for the October 9-10, 2025 Conference. Together you can receive up to 21 hours. Attendees will be required to scan their badge at the door which will document how many hours you attend.
All session logs and certificates will be emailed following the Conference.
2025 Presentations Include:
- Keynote: The Power of Relationships
- Cascading Failure – US Chemical Safety Board case studies
- PHMSA/PRCI Co-Funded R&D Projects on Tank Soil-Side Corrosion Mitigation
- Failures of Overfill Prevention
- UV Cure – Novel Way to Get Your Tank Back to Service in Minutes Rather than Days
- Spiral Welding of Vertical Storage Tanks
- Project Pitfalls by Owner/Operators
- From Inspection to Assessment – Maximizing Your Tank’s Operation
- Advanced Analysis Solutions for Unconventional Repairs to Atmospheric Storage Tanks
- Utilizing Inline Particle Counting Test Methods to Reduce Tank Settling Periods
- Integrating LDAR and Quantitative VOC Measurement for Enhanced Risk Based Maintenance
- API Standards Update
- True Vapor Pressure Limits of Floating Roofs
- Analysis of Double Deck Roof Crude Storage Tank Failure Under External Rainwater Load; A Case Study
- Corrosion of Aluminum Floating Roofs During Hydrostatic Testing
- How Long Should it Last? An Operations Experience with Full Contact Floating Roofs
- Code Compliant EFR Repairs
- Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans Overview
- Evaluation of Advanced Submerged Robotic Inspection Technologies for In-Service Internal Inspections
- New Settlement Analysis Options in API 653
- Storm Surge Induced Failures of Storage Tanks
- Seismic Evaluation of Storage Tanks under New State Regulations
Workshops
API-NFPA Safe Tank Entry Workshop
Monday, October 20 – Tuesday, October 21, 2025
This two-day course is a must for anyone conducting or supervising tank entry. Topics covered include Confined Space Hazard Identification, Classification, and Safe Practices. Also covered are Decommissioning, Hot Work, Repairs, and Inerting. Hands on practice includes Atmospheric Monitoring, Monitoring Devices, Instrument Calibration, and Simulated Testing Scenarios.
US-EPA Courses: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 -* Invited – Confirmation pending
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) will host two half day presentations on October 8:
- 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM CST: US-EPA Facility Response Plan (FRP) Course
- 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM CST: US-EPA SPCC Course
Mark Howard, US EPA OEM will discuss the inspector guidance for the Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations (40 CFR part 112). Troy Swackhammer, US EPA OEM will discuss plan requirements for facilities covered by EPA’s Facility Response Plan (FRP) regulation (40 CFR part 112). The USEPA will provide an overview of the SPCC guidance and FRP regulations along with examples and explanations helpful in understanding and applying the regulations and amendments. USEPA encourages interested parties to attend, including regulated facilities, SPCC/FRP consultants/planners, and any other persons involved with SPCC and/or FRP compliance. Conference registration required to attend.
API/STI-SPFA Repair, Inspection, Modification, and Upgrade of Field Erected Storage Tanks Course:
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The course is designed for operators, inspectors, and engineers who wish to increase their knowledge of field-erected tanks. This new event is geared toward the continuing operation of existing tanks. The event will help those interested in understanding what can be done to identify and address deficiencies in existing tanks and develop an efficient path to a successful evaluation and repair.
7 PDH (Professional Development Hours) will be provided for course attendance.
Course topics include:
- History of Tank Repair and Maintenance Standards
- API 653 Inspections
- Requests for Quotation for Repairs
- Changes in Service
- Tank Repairs and Modifications
- Tank Coatings Inspection and Repairs
- Tank Testing
- Return to Service
Sponsor & Exhibitor Information
2025 Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus – Available March 19, 2025
Purchase your Sponsorship or Exhibit Booth – Available Soon
Exhibitor Terms & Conditions – Available Soon
Exhibitor Floorplan – Available Soon
Application Deadline: September 26, 2025
Artwork Deadline: September 26, 2025
Deadline for Sponsor and Exhibitor Cancellations and Refunds: Friday, August 22, 2025
Payment is due in full at the time of registration. If you require an invoice, your payment is due thirty (30) days from the receipt of your invoice. Full payment must be received to API no later than Friday, August 22, 2025.
Sponsors and Exhibitors may cancel their obligation up to Friday, August 22, 2025, however, 50% of the fee for Sponsors and for Exhibitors is nonrefundable. Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing to [email protected]. Refunds will not be given on cancellations received after Friday, August 22, 2025.
| Opportunity | Cost |
| Platinum Sponsor – Available May 2025 | $6,000 |
| Exhibitor – Available June 11, 2025 | $3,500 |
| Additional Sponsor/Exhibitor | $495 |
Additional Exhibitor Registration Available Soon
Deadline for registering your additional staff is 5:00 PM EST, September 26, 2025.
Note: Use the link to register only after your companies Sponsor/Exhibitor application has been accepted. The registration fee is $495. To be eligible for this rate, the additional Sponsor/Exhibitor must be a direct employee of exhibiting or sponsoring company. This fee includes full conference registration, including admission to all conference sessions October 22-23, exhibit area, and receptions. Note this does not include admission Safe Tank Entry Workshop, Tank Fundamentals, or EPA courses offered October 20-21, 2025. To attend those courses, you must pay the full admission fee for those courses. Registration badges are not interchangeable; swapping or sharing of badges is not allowed.
Exhibitor Schedule at a Glance
All Times Mountain
| Tuesday, October 21, 2025 | |
| 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Exhibitor Set-Up |
| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | |
| 7:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration Services Open |
| 6:30 am – 7:30 am | Exhibitor Set-Up (if not set October 21) |
| 7:30 am – 6:00 pm | Expo Open, including Welcome Reception 5:00 – 6:00 pm |
| Thursday, October 23,2025 | |
| 7:00 am – 5:00 pm | Registration Services Open |
| 7:30 am – 3:45 pm | Expo Open |
| 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm | Move-Out All Exhibitors are welcome to attend the Closing Reception |
| 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Closing Reception |
For additional information, please contact:
Attendee and Exhibit Staff Registration: [email protected]
Exhibition Logistics: [email protected]
Sponsor/Exhibitor Sales: [email protected]
Exhibit Booth Information
Each exhibit booth includes: 10′ black drape behind booth, 3′ black drape between booths, one 6′ x 30″ skirted exhibit table, carpet, two side chairs, and one wastebasket. One (1) 120-volt electrical outlet will also be provided to each exhibit booth. Free wireless internet access is provided throughout the exhibit area and meeting space, made possible by our sponsors.
Exhibitors are responsible for ordering the following from Freeman:
- Booth furniture
- Plants
- Etc.
Exhibitor Portal – Available September 5, 2025
Log into the Exhibitor Portal – Available Soon
All exhibitors must access the exhibitor portal for deadlines, shipping information, LeadCapture, and to add your exhibit staff.
Login information will be sent to the primary contact from [email protected] that registered for the exhibit booth. Please contact your internal colleague for access.
Sponsors
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Hotel
Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
340 N. 3rd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-262-2500
Reserve Room Now »
Room Rate: $289 single/double
Mention the 2025 API Storage Tank Conference, to receive the API group rate.
Reservations Deadline: September 26, 2025, by 5:00 pm, Eastern
After this date and time, reservations will be accepted on a space and room type availability basis and at the hotel’s best rate available.
Room rate is not inclusive of 13% occupancy tax. Note: There is no amenity or resort fee.
Room Guarantee and Reservation Cancellation: A credit card guarantee is required to confirm and hold each reservation. Cancellations must be received by the hotel at least twenty-four (72) hours prior to arrival, and a cancellation number must be obtained, or the card will be charged for the first night’s room rate. The hotel is responsible for informing guests of this requirement. API assumes no responsibility.
Registration Fees & Details
| Storage Tank Conference Only (October 22-23) | ||
| Register By Friday, September 5th |
Register After Friday, September 5th |
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| API Member | $685 | $785 |
| Non Member | $785 | $885 |
| Government / Academic | $595 | $595 |
| API/STI-SPFA Course & Storage Tank Conference (October 21-23) | ||
| Register By Friday, September 5th |
Register After Friday, September 5th |
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| API Member | $695 | $895 |
| Non Member | $895 | $1,095 |
| API-NFPA Safe Tank Entry Workshop & Storage Tank Conference (October 20-23) | ||
| Register By Friday, September 5th |
Register After Friday, September 5th |
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| API Member | $995 | $1,195 |
| Non Member | $1,195 | $1,395 |
Optional Courses |
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| API-NFPA Safe Tank Entry Workshop | ||
| Register By Friday, September 5th |
Register After Friday, September 5th |
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| API Member | $745 | $845 |
| Non Member | $845 | $945 |
| API/STI-SPFA Course | ||
| API/STI-SPFA Repair, Inspection, Modification, and Upgrade of Field Erected Storage Tanks Course (October 8: 8am – 5pm) |
$495 | |
| US EPA Course | ||
| US EPA FRP Course (8 AM – 12 PM) | $195 | |
| US EPA SPCC Course (1 PM – 5 PM) | $195 | |
| Both EPA Courses | $290 | |
Refund Cutoff Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 (No refunds granted after this date.)
Cancellations, Refunds, and Substitutions:
Cancellations and requests for refunds must be made in writing and sent to [email protected] by Friday, September 19, 2025. Cancellation shall be effective, final, and binding upon receipt by API. Cancellation requests received by Friday, September 19, 2025, will receive a refund of the registration fee less a $100 cancellation fee, and will be processed in the original form of payment. No refunds given for cancellation request received after Friday, September 19, 2025. Substitutions may be made at any time by written request to [email protected].
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