Now in its 8th year StocExpo has a proven track record of successfully bringing together terminal owners and operators from major oil and chemical companies as well as the independent sector. With a high profile conference covering a diverse range of critical issues facing terminal operators, the programme is rigorously vetted by industry leaders to ensure it remains topical and informative. StocExpo boasts a wide range of exhibitors from all areas of the sector displaying equipment and services such as loading arms, terminal automation, vapour recovery systems, tank gauging, roofs and domes, leak detection, tank inspection, metering, fire equipment … to name but a few.

Founded in 1989, The National Institute for Storage Tank Management (NISTM) is a non-profit organization that provides educational opportunities, resources and training seminars about the operation, regulation, and management of Underground and Aboveground storage tank systems. NISTM offers several one day classes throughout the year about management and operations of UST and AST's. Our Annual International AST and UST conferences are designed for Engineers, Managers or other individuals involved with operation, construction, environmental compliance, spill prevention or response. This includes Management activities associated with above and under ground tanks. The Institute has a partnership with the National Organization of State AST Program Managers, and works with numerous state and federal organizations responsible for storage tank regulation, oil spill prevention and response, in addition to interstate liquid petroleum pipeline regulation.

More than 3,300 professionals from around the world are expected to attend the 2012 ILTA Conference and Trade Show. Come to Houston, Texas and collaborate with terminal personnel from more than 40 countries. Don’t miss this premier event provided for the industry by the industry! Conference Highlights: The 2012 ILTA conference will feature presentations on the most relevant topics and challenges facing the terminal industry today. This preliminary program highlights the major themes planned for this year’s conference. Information on each presentation will be available in the final conference brochure.

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
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 & Expo
The annual API Storage Tank Conference provides attendees with new information on tank-related research, latest technologies, and API petroleum standards. The conference features multiple panels and speakers that will help you understand the requirements to maintain tank integrity while complying with new and existing environmental rules.