API Call for Papers for 2012 Tank Storage Conference

The American Petroleum Institute has issued a Call for Papers and topics for its 2012 Tank Storage Conference. To submit papers/topics, click on this link:http://www.api.org/Events-and-Training/Calendar-of-Events/Event-materials/storage-tank-call-for-papers.aspx The deadline for submissions is […]
Fracking chemicals registry

FracFocus is the hydraulic fracturing chemical registry website. This website is a joint project of the Ground Water Protection Council and the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. On this site you […]
Engineering Better Fracking Practices

This article explains and examines the engineering challenges and potential solutions in the fast-changing practices of hydraulic fracturing. Engineering Degree Resources at http://www.engineeringdegree.net is a website where an unaffiliated group of engineers […]
Well pad preparation and drilling in the Marcellus Shale

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApV59tY4v0k&feature=plcpReturn“Networking at STI/SPFA meetings has given us new ideas to manufacture our products more efficiently.” Sonny UnderwoodMid-South Steel Products, Inc. Learn More
California biofuel storage regulation requires your action…

Click here for regulations and reporting documents Email from California UST regulator: New UST regulations require action on your part for UST owners/operators to continue to store biodiesel blends and other alternative fuels. […]
EPA UST Docket

Access to public comments submitted to EPA about proposed revisions to UST regulations. Return“Networking at STI/SPFA meetings has given us new ideas to manufacture our products more efficiently.” Sonny UnderwoodMid-South Steel […]
Statements of Compatibility noted in RFA’s E15 Retailer Handbook

The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) recently released its E15 Retailer Handbook. On page 17, STI/SPFA is listed as a resource for manufacturers’ Statements of Compatibility. If you have not yet posted your […]
December steel shipments up 9.2% from November 2011

Return“Networking at STI/SPFA meetings has given us new ideas to manufacture our products more efficiently.” Sonny UnderwoodMid-South Steel Products, Inc. Learn More
Question from the California State Water Resource Control Board

In an agenda item posted on the CA SWRCB website, the question was asked is UST owners and operators should be allowed to demonstrate compatibility with biodiesl through independent testing. […]
Tank Fire

An insulated 400 bbl crude oil tank (API 12F) caught fire yesterday in northern Alberta. The fire was restricted to the ullage space and the flames were coming from the […]
EPA extends revised OUST rules comment deadline

BREAKING NEWS 2/9/12 According to an email received today from Carolyn Hoskinson, Director of EPA’s Office of Underground Storage Tanks, EPA is extending the public comment period until April 16, […]
Request for Comments on new PEI Guide

The PEI Overfill, Release Detection and Release Prevention Equipment Testing Committee has developed a new publication entitled Recommended Practices for the Testing and Verification of Spill, Overfill, Leak Detection and […]



