The Crude Life Podcast Episode 22: ESMP Certification, Refinery Update and Big Year for Crestwood

February 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

The Crude Life Podcast Episode 22 February 19, 2020 Guests/Topics:     William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, comments on their newest certification Environmental and Social Management Plan (“ESMP”).  The ESMP is intended to reaffirm Meridian’s commitment to the environmentally and socially responsible development and operation of its facilities and the company’s alignment […]

The Crude Life Interview: William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group

February 19, 2020 jasonspiess 0

William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, comments on their newest certification Environmental and Social Management Plan (“ESMP”).  The ESMP is intended to reaffirm Meridian’s commitment to the environmentally and socially responsible development and operation of its facilities and the company’s alignment with the environmental and social risk management framework set forth […]

The Crude Life Interview: William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group

September 3, 2019 jasonspiess 0

William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to the Bakken oil fields just outside of Belfield, ND. Prentice talks about the amount of time and resources that have gone into communicating with environmental groups and antagonists despite winning every court battle. Prentice also talks […]

Davis Refinery backed by another ND State Agency, Thanks AP

March 28, 2019 jasonspiess 0

Meridian Energy Group thanks the Associated Press and Bismarck Tribune for its recent update (link included below) on the Davis Refinery, and the ongoing legal challenges that Meridian faces. Although Meridian has consistently and successfully met all of the legal challenges to date, in the interest of completing the picture, […]

The Crude Life Interview: William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group

February 6, 2019 jasonspiess 0

William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group, shares an update on the the Davis Refinery. The Davis Refinery which is being designed with a throughput capacity of 49,500 bpd of Bakken crude oil. Prentice also addresses some misinformation regarding a recent article published by the Associated Press. Meridian Energy and the […]

Building the Bakken Radio Episode 275: Energy’s Economic Impact, Infrastructure and the New Normal

November 14, 2018 jasonspiess 0

Weekly Davis Refinery Update Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group William C. Prentice discusses the “new normal” in oil and gas infrastructure development. The new normal involves permits and litigation from the onset. Energy Economy Interview: Tracee Bentley, executive director, Colorado Petroleum Council Tracee Bentley, executive director, Colorado Petroleum […]

The Crude Life Interview: William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group

October 31, 2018 jasonspiess 0

William C. Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group comments on the recent decision and dismissal of a complaint filed against its Davis Refinery project by the North Dakota Public Service Commission (“PSC”). The Commission adopted the recommendation of the Administrative Law Judge and unanimously voted to grant Meridian’s motion to dismiss […]

Meridian Energy Jumps Major Hurdle for Davis Refinery Construction

June 23, 2018 jasonspiess 0

Meridian Energy Group, Inc., a developer of innovative and environmentally-compliant oil refining facilities, announced that the North Dakota Department of Health (“NDDoH”) – Air Quality Division has issued the Permit to Construct (“PTC”) for the Davis Refinery. The issuance of the PTC by the NDDoH comes 18 months after the […]

The Crude Life Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH

April 20, 2018 jasonspiess 0

Dan Hedrington, SEH, gives an update on the Davis Refinery, coming to Belfield, ND. Hedrington answers questions on the refinery’s global impact and influence as well as from a state’s perspective. He also recaps some local comments from citizens and public officials. Hedrington has been a featured speaker at a […]

Bakken Locals Come Out in Support of the Davis Refinery

April 6, 2018 jasonspiess 0

Meridian Energy Group, Inc. recently hosted an “Appreciation Meet and Greet” for the neighboring town of Belfield on Tuesday, March 27th regarding the Davis Refinery.  The Davis Refinery is being considered an innovative refinery project, and is being watched closely by the state, nation and even globe due to its […]

Davis Refinery Public Meeting held in Dickinson, hundreds attend

January 24, 2018 jasonspiess 0

Meridian Energy Group, Inc., the leading developer of innovative and environmentally-compliant oil refining facilities, advanced one step closer toward issuance of the final Permit to Construct (PTC) for the Davis Refinery with a public information meeting and public hearing held last week. The North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) – […]

Davis Refinery showing groundbreaking technology, engineering

August 15, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Edward Martinez, CEO, Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants Edward Martinez of Zia Environmental Engineers & Consultants talks about Meridian’s Davis Refinery and how it will be the first of its kind. Martinez discusses the control technology and how a Smart LDAR program will be used to monitor fugitive emissions […]

CEO clears up PSC confusion

August 2, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about a misunderstanding with the Public Service Commission permit and the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also explains how they are hosting public meetings to engage with the local residents about the refinery.