Prentice discusses PSC, Davis Refinery

July 24, 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.

CEO reacts to water permit for Davis Refinery

July 21, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He also reacts to their recent Water Allocation permit granted by the North Dakota Department of Health.

Water Draft Permit Given to Davis Refinery

July 16, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an update on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND. He explain the recent ruling by the North Dakota Department of Health involving their water useage for the facility.

Hedrington explains how green the Davis Refinery will be

July 8, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dan Hedrington, principal, SEH Hedrington gives an update on the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery being built in the U.S. in the past 50 years, coming to Belfield, ND. He also addresses local comments regarding the refinery and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

The road to building the greenest refinery in the nation

June 27, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Tom Williams, VP Permitting, Meridian Energy Group Gives an update on the Davis Refinery, the first greenfield refinery in the U.S. in 50 years, being constructed in Belfield, ND. According to Meridian Energy Group, their mission is to provide long-term shareholder value through the development and operation of the […]

Clean energy and the Davis Refinery

June 24, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Davis gives the latest updates on the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND, the first greenfield refinery in the United States in the last 50 years.

Major advancements made in green construction

May 3, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Edward Martinez, President and CEO, Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants, Las Cruces, NM Talks about projects their company is working on in the Dakotas as well as how advancements in water pipes, cement and other construction staples have made facilities environmentally friendly and more green than ever.

Behind the scenes in the refinery business

May 3, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice talks about how much time is involved with working with the state on pre-construction items like air quality permits, water permits and other regulations.  Prentice said because of their groundbreaking work on the Davis Refinery and the environment, they are one of […]

It’s been 50 years in the making

April 26, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Prentice gives an overview of how many people are involved creating the first greenfield refinery in over 50 years in the United States. He also talks about how the new technology is setting new regulations in the oil and gas industry. Interview: Mary […]

Davis Refinery to set new industry emission standards

April 20, 2017 jasonspiess 0

The times are a changin’ in the oil and gas business, and the environment is the driving force.  The days of dirty smoke and air pollutants are now being replaced by steam and near-zero emissions thanks to major advancements in environmental control technology. Although reducing industry regulations might be an […]

Cramer reacts to Zinke’s BLM and fracking rulings

March 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington talks about the premitting process in Billings County for the new Davis Refinery.  He also goes into detail how they are paying close attention to Theodore Roosevelt National Park and the environment. Interview:  US Congressman Kevin Cramer Reacts to the latest ruling from Secretary of […]

New Davis Refinery will help diesel shortages

March 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Julia Olguin, Executive Vice President Strategy and Markets, Meridian Energy Group and Davis Refinery, Belfield, ND This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND.  This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the […]

Technology and timelines

March 7, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group This week Building the Bakken Radio featured a spotlight on the new Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND.  This state of the art refinery will be the first greenfield refinery built in the United States in over 40 years.   Johnson explains […]

Full length interview: Hedrington talks about oil and gas permitting

February 25, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Dan Hedrington, SEH Hedrington talks about the permitting process with the Davis Refinery in Belfield, ND.  He also explain what is involved with water testing, environmental impact studies and wildlife cohabitation. Hedrington’s background includes more than 25 years of experience in design, mining, rail, and construction engineering projects across […]

An overview of new clean technology coming to oil and gas

February 14, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: Thomas Johnson, VP Refinery Operations, Meridian Energy Group Johnson talks about the latest technology being used in the Davis Refinery, coming to Belfield, ND,  and how it will be the cleanest refinery in the U.S.  The new Davis Refinery will set the new standard in oil and gas refineries […]

How NDSU is helping the energy industry become more environmental

January 23, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Talks about how the new Davis Refinery will partner with NDSU to ensure all the native species, flora and other environmental elements are taken into account during the Davis Refinery construction. Interview: Rick Rodgers, Purity Oilfield Services Talks about how their business had […]

Davis Refinery to use waste water

January 9, 2017 jasonspiess 0

Interview:  William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group Gives an overview of the newest technology used in refining oil and gas.  He also talks about how the facility will be using waste water for the Davis Refinery coming to Belfield, ND.