Storage Tanks

API Storage Tank Conference and Safe Tank Entry Workshop

Co-Sponsored by the Steel Tank Institute and NFPA

API’s annual Storage Tank Conference, preceded by a two-day Safe Tank Entry Workshop are educational programs that focus on the latest management practices for aboveground storage tanks. They also give you plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues and establish new business connections.

API Safe Tank Entry Workshop (October 6-7)
Attendees learn the basics of ensuring safe tank entry and maintenance. Topics cover tank decommissioning, isolation, degassing, safe tank entry, cleaning, return to service, and associated work. This hands-on program also provides an understanding of atmospheric monitoring, with instruction in the operation, calibration, and maintenance of field instruments that sample and analyze levels of oxygen, gases, and vapors. Attendees have the chance to calibrate and use the instruments. NFPA will award 0.7 Continuing Education Units for each day of instruction.

API Storage Tank Conference (October 8-9)
This informative conference features multiple panels that will help you understand the requirements to maintaining tank integrity while complying with environmental rules. The annual API Storage Tank Conference provides attendees with new information on tank-related research, latest technologies, and API petroleum standards. For 2008 we are pleased to present Mark Howard of the US EPA to discuss the upcoming SPCC deadline. Other topics include current issues for ethanol tanks, hurricane preparedness, and a Safe Tank Alliance update.

Who Should Attend

• Experienced storage tank professionals
• Tank owner, manager, or operator
• 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 

The last API Storage Tank Conference attracted over 30 exhibiting companies and associations sharing their experience and services first hand. 

• 2008 Endorsers, Sponsors and Exhibitors

Preliminary Agenda and Registration Information

• Storage Tank Conference Agenda
• Safe Tank Entry Workshop Agenda 
• Register Online (closed - please register on-site)
• Print and hand-carry a Registration Form

If you have questions or encounter any problems using the online registration software, or if you do not receive a confirmation showing that your payment was successfully processed and indicating a zero balance, contact Liz Goemaat, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or goemaate@api.org.

Sponsorship Information
Sponsorship opportunities are available and are a cost effective way for your company to show support of the industry, while making valuable contacts.  Experience has shown that API events are a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you may not reach otherwise. The deadline for returning your Sponsorship/Exhibitor Application is September 29, 2008. Please contact Matthew Cunningham at 202-682-8158 or cunninghamm@api.org for more information.

• Sponsor/Exhibitor Application     
• Information for Sponsors/Exhibitors 

2008 Storage Tank Conference Button 
Exhibitors and Sponsors are encouraged to support the 2008 Storage Tank Conference by adding adding a button ad to their website. More information, as well as the button, is available here.

Promotional Opportunities 
Attending an industry related event where people might be interested in learning more about the 2008 Storage Tank Conference and Safe Tank Entry Workshop? Download and print this one page promotional flyer.  

Hotel Information
Reservations can be made directly with the new Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa by calling 817-335-7000. The cut-off date for making reservations is Friday, September 26th, 2008 at 5:00 PM, CT. After this date hotel reservations will be accepted on a space available basis.

API has arranged a discount rate with the hotel of $159 Single/Double, plus applicable state and local tax. Be sure to mention the API Storage Tank Conference to qualify for this discount rate.

The address for the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa is 1701 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102. An online map is available here.

Dress
The dress code for the conference and workshop is business casual.

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Questions?

• Contact Matthew Cunningham at 202-682-8158 or cunninghamm@api.org with questions regarding logistics.
• Contact Liz Goemaat at 202-682-8195 or goemaate@api.org with questions regarding registration.