Register Now for the 18th Annual National Aboveground Storage Tank Conference & Trade Show Co-Located Courses- Dec 9-11, 2025 – The Woodlands, Texas

This event reminder is sponsored by: Mat Tech Industrial Services, leaders environmental services and specialize in collection, transport, and disposal of industrial waste.

December 9, 2025 | The Woodlands, Texas
Hosted by: NISTM

Join industry leaders, experts, and peers for the 18th Annual National Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) Conference & Trade Show—the premier event for professionals in storage tank and terminal operations.

This three-day conference brings together regulatory updates, technical insights, hands-on learning, and networking opportunities—all designed to help you stay at the forefront of safe, efficient, and compliant AST management.

Kick Off with Co-Located Courses — December 9

Start your week by attending one of three specialized training sessions, designed for both newcomers and seasoned professionals:

• Tanks 101 Course — Build a strong foundation in AST fundamentals.
• Liquid Terminals 101 Course — Gain practical insight into terminal design, operations, and safety.
• Free Aviation Fueling Master Class — Deep dive into best practices for aviation fueling systems and maintenance.

Each session is led by industry experts and offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen your knowledge before the main conference begins.

Hotel Information

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
1601 Lake Robbins Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Phone: 800-228-9290
Room Rate: $249 (NISTM room block available)

Be Part of the Industry’s Most Anticipated Event

Whether you’re here to learn, network, or exhibit, the NISTM AST Conference & Trade Show offers unmatched opportunities to expand your knowledge, meet top professionals, and shape the future of storage tank operations.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

8:00am – 5:00pm – Co-Located Course: Liquid Terminals 101
Earl Crochet, PE, “The Tank Whisperer”, Crochet Midstream Consulting & Dave Cushman, CSP, West Virginia Paint

8:30am – 4:30pm – Co-Located Course: Tanks 101 Course
Phil Myers, Andrew Yearwood, and Andy Wong, PEMY Consulting

8:30am – 4:00pm – NEW Free Co-Located Course: Aviation Fueling Master Class

7:30pm – Welcome Reception
Sponsored by QADworks and TankWorx + Constructive Services

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

7:30am – Morning Breakfast
Sponsored by Jensen Mixer International

8:30am – 5:00pm – Trade Show Opens

8:30am – Introduction
Marshall Mott-Smith, NISTM

8:45am – Aboveground Storage Vessel Safety Program/SB900 Updates
Shannon Frazier & Tho Tran, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

9:30am – Update on New AST Legislation Nationwide
Allie Alderson, HMT Tank LLC

10:00am – Changes and Potential Changes in the Tank World
Earl Crochet PE, Crochet Midstream Consulting

10:30am – Mid-Morning Break
Sponsored by Jensen Mixer International | Trade Show

12:00pm – 1:30pm – Lunch Break | Trade Show

Afternoon Split Sessions

AST Operations

1:30pm – Safer People. Smarter Terminals. Stronger Operations
Salman Khan & Shamoun Maayr, Digineox Consulting

2:00pm – Advances in Low-VOC Coating Materials
Robert Cameron, ExxonMobil

2:30pm – Considering ATG Initiatives within Tank Inspection/Repair Programs
Steve Hoffmann, Endress+Hauser

3:00pm – Afternoon Break
Sponsored by Endress+Hauser | Trade Show

4:00pm – On-Stream Tank Inspection – Essential Elements
Earl Crochet, Square Robot

4:30pm – API 651 and AMPP SP0193 Cathodic Protection Technical Revisions
Louis Koszewski, US Tank Protectors, Inc.

5:00pm – Conference Adjourns & Trade Show Concludes
Network Mixer on the Trade Show Floor
Sponsored by AM Energy, Tank Connection & TechnoSoft

AST Environmental

1:30pm – Remote Asset Control & Compliance Readiness: A Virtual Approach to Regulatory Demands
Esma Gulten, Gizil GmbH

2:00pm – Facilitating the Use of Leak Detection Sensors Using Web-Based Remote Monitoring
Jamie Hilleary, Lindsay Corporation

2:30pm – Navigating Regulatory Changes: SPCC, State Regulations, and Air Quality Compliance
Connor Crawford, Pike Robotics & Andrew Yearwood, PEMY Consulting

4:00pm – Siting and Registration of ASTs in Sensitive Areas: Comparing ME & TX Approaches
Isaiah Bates & Thalia Harrington Pileggi, St. Germain

4:30pm – Operate Your Terminal Sustainably with Roof-Top Solar
David Borkowsky, Sprague Solar

AST Corrosion

1:30pm – Novel CUI Coating for Insulated Bulk Storage Tanks
Stephen Jewitt, Advanced Polymerics, Inc.

2:00pm – When Holiday Testing Needs a Holiday!
David Cushman CSP, West Virginia Paint

2:30pm – VCI Field Applications in ASTs and their Interaction with Cathodic Protection
Derek Dickens, Zerust Integrity Solutions & Earl Crochet PE, Crochet Midstream Consulting

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Morning Split Sessions

7:30am – Morning Breakfast
Sponsored by Fisher Tank Company

8:30am – 12:30pm – Trade Show Opens

AST Session 1

8:30am – ASVS Registration Workshop
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
Andi Windham, Shannon Frazier, Paola Reyes, Shelley Naik, Tho Tran, and Renae DiGuardi

9:00am – Terminal Loading Products – Making the Right Connection
David Murphy, Dixon Valve

9:30am – Newly Updated Venturi-Based Mixing Technology & Advancements in Process Control
Dave Purcel, Primary Flow Signal

10:00am – Elevated Insight: How Drones are Transforming Storage Tank Inspections
Gregory Mann, Ranger Inspection

10:30am – Mid-Morning Break | Trade Show

11:00am – ASVS Registration Workshop, Continued
TCEQ – Windham, Frazier, Reyes, Naik, Tran, DiGuardi

11:30am – Understanding Cathodic Protection for Tank Systems
Rob Lunder, WBI Energy Corrosion Services

12:00pm – Trade Show Concludes

12:00pm – 1:45pm – Lunch Break

Afternoon Session

1:45pm – Optimizing Cleanability and Sludge Prevention in Tanks Using CFD Analysis
Clarence Dela Vega, Clark-Reliance

2:15pm – From Uncertainty to Predictability: Practical Approaches to Aboveground Storage Tank Maintenance
Gregory Tyler, Virtual Tank Solutions

2:45pm – Digital Marketplaces for Terminal Storage
Jeff Barsamian, The Tank Tiger

3:15pm – Corrosion at Pipe Supports: Causes and Solutions
Steve Young, I-Rod by Deepwater Corrosion

3:45pm – Secondary Containment Options for Field Erected ASTs
Marshall Mott-Smith, NISTM

4:15pm – Conference Adjourns