Resolution 277/2025: a new era for hydrocarbon tanks

Regulatory Milestone: The End of Resolution 785/05

The hydrocarbon industry in Argentina celebrates a historic change: the publication of Resolution 277/2025 by the Energy Secretariat, which completely repeals Resolution 785/2005. This change ends an era of redundant controls, bureaucratic procedures, and high costs that for years affected the sector's competitiveness.

The new regulation represents a long-awaited modernization, aligning Argentina with international best practices by adopting the API 653 standard as the fundamental norm for the inspection of Aboveground Hydrocarbon Storage Tanks (TAAH).

Key Changes in Resolution 277/2025 You Need to Know

This new legal framework is based on efficiency, safety, and simplification. The key points are:

Adoption of API 653 Standard: All inspection plans must be supervised and signed by a professional certified in the API 653 standard.
New Application Thresholds: The resolution is now mandatory for operators with individual tanks of 50 m³ or more, or tank farms with a total capacity of 100 m³ or more.
Change in Academic Supervision: The requirement for controls through Universities is eliminated, migrating to an agile system of Sworn Declarations supervised by certified inspectors.
Creation of a New National Registry: The "National Registry of Aboveground Hydrocarbon and Petroleum Derivative Storage Tanks" is established.

Who Does This Affect?

The resolution's scope is broad, impacting petrochemical companies, traders, transportation, mining companies, airports, ports, agricultural services, and any industrial plant that stores hydrocarbons and meets the new capacity thresholds.

Our Comprehensive Compliance Solution: Compañía Técnica

A regulatory change of this magnitude requires an expert partner to ensure a seamless transition. At Compañía Técnica, we have adapted immediately and are already operating under the new framework. We offer a complete solution to ensure your compliance and operability.

How Can We Help?

API 653 Inspections: We have certified API 653 Inspector personnel and our own equipment to perform the required inspections.
Complete Document Management: We handle the submission of A1, A2, and A3 forms to the National Directorate of Refining and Marketing (DNRC).
Inspection Schedule: We determine the frequency each tank requires based on its category, its service and the date of its last inspection.
Certified Signature: We issue and submit inspection Sworn Declarations with our API 653 Inspector's certified signature, giving them full validity before the enforcement authority.

Conclusion: The Time to Act is Now

Resolution 277/2025 is an excellent opportunity to optimize your maintenance programs and reduce costs. Don't wait for deadlines to expire. At Compañía Técnica, we have the experience, certifications (API 653, IRAM-ISO 9712), and technology to be your best ally in this transition. Get in touch for an evaluation and ensure the integrity and compliance of your assets.

How we apply this in the field

At Compañía Técnica this translates into concrete work: API 653 inspections and tank tightness testing, carried out with our own equipment, deployable anywhere in Argentina, and a report signed by a technical representative registered with the Energy Secretariat. The full catalogue of audits sets out the scope of each one.